Drama Strategy

A simple strategy for creating an honest script is through the use of mantras.

Mantras- an expression or idea that is repeated, often without thinking about it, and closely associated with something...like a life's story.

While you are acting in a scene, recite an appropriate motivational phrase over and over again in your head. The mantra will subconsciously affect your performance, making it seem more natural. For example, if you are playing in a loving family scene, you may want to try reciting, “I love you,” in your head during the scene. The mantra will help to add depth to your character.