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Given Circumstances

Given circumstances refers to the essential background information and context of a character and scene, that has been given to the actor by the writer or director. Understanding the given circumstances of a scene helps the actor place themselves within that scene and allows them to give performances that are deeply rooted in that world.

What are Given Circumstances?

Given circumstances refers to the essential background information and context of a character or scene, that has been given to the actor by the writer and director. Understanding the given circumstances of a scene helps the actor place themselves within that scene and allows them to give performances that are deeply rooted in that world.

This may include details such as who the character is, their relationships, time, place, objectives, history, and external factors.

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