Character Building Exercises

We have one set of experiences to draw from on stage… and that is our own. In contrast, there are a lot of diverse and complex roles out there beyond our perception and knowledge. So, as you draw from your background, examine your relationships, human interactions, motivations, experiences, strength, and hope.. Be present in real life so you can also soak it in creating a character persona on stage.

Now… onto research. Choose a few places to “people watch”. A favorite park, a grocery store, a campus quad, a bookstore, or a bench at a mall. Keep a journal with the observations that really speak to you. People and situations that give you inspiration in creating characters. How they move. Their vocal tones. Facial expressions. This is a guide to help you when creating characters swiftly, and we all know in the industry that that next role if we’re lucky, is right around the corner.

Your character development journey has already started, so you can pull from these real-life examples to provide insight into future roles and how to create and bring depth to the spotlights.

Also, surround yourself with people that truly enrich your life and help you in your “safe space” to explore and create… People that challenge you to grow! These friends, family, and mentors are crucial to developing healthy wellness offstage. For If you’re only focused on acting without this insight and life balance, you will never realize your full potential.

Challenge to percolate:

Choose a role you would love to have. To gain perspective, brainstorm on people that could add nuance to this role. Do a monologue from the role using these insights.

WHAT MAKES LATTE CHICAGO’S TEEN ACTING CHOICE

The LATTE Theater Acting Program stems from the conviction that Teen Actors can be trained with similar rigor and discipline as adults. As teens establish internal stage discipline (while having fun), they also are taught emotional wellness tools to allow them a healthy self-awareness as they are developing their stage characters to protect the psyche.

This acting training technique is specifically designed for young people’s personal triumph on and off the stage. The Pfluger Empathy Movement Method focuses on spherical growth in all aspects of character building, physicality and stage interrelationships , commanding voice and speech intonations, muscle activation, micro-expressions, and improvisation… all while developing personal stamina and directing skills.  Curiosity and questions are encouraged for collaborative growth. Teens are included in the dramaturgy process and given a voice from the start of the acting intensive to the final curtain call.

Coaching for healthy stage intimacy and interrelationship creates a holistic stagecraft approach where teens are not only acquainted with the core elements of acting training, but actively mentored from a cultural, historical, literary, and psychological basis. Exploration of character interrelationships allow each teen to gain healthy insight as an actor or actress – for through stage we celebrate our humanity, challenge ourselves, find comfort… create healthy opportunities to learn and make lasting memories.

For more information on our Teen Acting Program, Auditions, Acting Workshops, Summer Teen Camp, Acting School, LATTE Theater Performances, and Acting Intensives, please contact us at 708-655-0989 or email lattetheater@gmail.com.

“UNCOMMON GROUND” MASTER CLASS SERIES

2nd Saturday of the Month from January – May 2021

In open dialogue, LATTE Theater presenters share their expertise in the areas of stage and screen acting, directing, improv and stand-up comedy, stage combat and weaponry, vocals, music, professional make up, yoga, all types of dance, script writing, radio plays, reader’s theater, and much more. Be part of these hands-on sessions where you are mentored and encouraged by the best! #virtual#actingtrainingStay tuned for our Master Class Lecturers!