what are some things that can help you get into character as an actor?

Question

i try to get into character. but i know im not fully in it and i dont know how to fix it.

Answer 1

focus and believe

Answer 2

Think of an animal that is similar to your character. Observe and practice that animal's personality traits. Yes, I actually mean get on the floor crawl, purr, pounce, meow, watch, and sit like a cat (or whatever animal you come up with). Then incorporate the animals traits with the human traits. Get your characters background story; if she doesn't have one make it up. You need to know why your character is saying what she's and how she's saying it; why she's doing what she's doing and how she's doing it. If she moves over to the table while someone is talking to her, think: why did she move? Did she move because she doesn't want to be near that person? How does she move away? Is she sneaky, bashful, angry, scared? Your lines should be reactions to your ques. Don't just give the line because you remembered it and it's your turn to speak. These things have helped me get into character and I was taught by some of the best.

Answer 3

My best example is, lets say you gonna play a character role as alcoholic, well you need to do research maybe spend time with some people who drink a lot of if they are drunk even better.

Pay attention about details how they behave move their hands voice and then you will have a better way to do the part on screen.

Good Luck.

Answer 4

You could try to dress as the character would dress... and then act out life situations: how the character would write a letter, or drink a glass of water ... with your the "costume" you have pulled together, and with some make up as you think it will be, look into the mirror and see if you can get some sort of resonance back ...

think of the other characters with whom yours interacts ... and try to make up more life situations... like sharing lunch time or going somewhere together ... get yourself some sort of anchor to hold onto...

....and: don't try too hard!

Answer 5

along with caseycat's answer - don't forget to do a complete history of your character. figure out where they came from, how they got to where they are now, the backgrounds with each character in the play, etc. your past defines who you are, and this is true for any character in a play.

Answer 6

i focus and think about my character. 4 example, if u had to do a crying scene, then think of the saddest thing u can think of. if u have to lay happy, think of happy thoughts. and another thing. never think of the people in the audience.

Answer 7

Do the research for every assignment and get really motivated as if this performance can make or break your professional career.

Answer 8

try completly defining your character.

what does she like? what makes her tick? what's her personality?
or try writing about her, discribe the best you can.
this should help you some-what.
you just need to get to the core of the person, and then you "become" them

Answer 9

The way you were taught by your acting teacher is a good start.