Character Worksheet


Character Worksheet

To develop a character, it is important to think through some details and “background” of the character. Fill in this sheet and begin to develop the history of your character.

Actor’s Name:           ___________________________

Character’s Name:  ___________________________

How old are you?
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Where do you live?
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How would you describe yourself? (i.e. moody, temperamental, calm, passive, quiet, etc.)
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How intelligent are you, and how much education do you have?
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What is your social status? Are you wealthy, poor or middle-class?
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What do you do for a living?
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What kind of clothes do you prefer?
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Are you an emotionally expressive person? In what ways do you express your emotions?
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What is your sense of humor like?
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What is your best trait? What is your worst trait?
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What is your relationship to other characters in the play? How do you treat them?
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What do you love to do?
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Who or what bugs you the most?
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What about yourself are you most proud of?
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How would like to be remembered?
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What frightens you?
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What do you want more than anything else?
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What are your character’s goals?
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What is your posture like?
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Describe some of your typical movements and gestures.
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What are some of your mannerisms?
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What does your voice sound like?
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