1. 6 Key Elements to Success in Theatre
Acting--Exploration
6 Key Elements to Success in Theatre
Ensemble Ethic
Trust
Observation
Self confidence/awareness
Concentration
Creativity

2. The Ensemble Ethic
Ensemble: a group of people, working together to achieve a common purpose. Examples?
Sports teams
Newspaper staff
Cast and crew of a production
The Ensemble Ethic requires that you develop a working, trusting relationship with other members of the ensemble in order to function together as a whole team

3. Trust
Each member of the team must do their job to the best of their ability; no one member of the team is more important than another
Actors
Directors
Designers
Crew
How can you build trust with your classmates?
Do your homework, memorize lines, commit to rehearsal.

4. Observation
Each member of the team must be aware of their surroundings
Environment
Setting
Other people
Work to hone your observation skills—people watch. All types. All the time.

5. Self Awareness/Self Confidence
Self Awareness: knowing and understanding who you are
Needed to understand the differences and similarities between yourself and your character
Observe yourself from the outside
How you speak
How you act
Reflect upon yourself from the inside
--what are your interesting qualities? --what upsets you?
--what are you best/worst at? --what makes you happy?

6. Concentration & Creativity
Necessary to help improve
Focus
Attention to detail
Creativity
Use your imagination—that’s what theatre is all about
Using what you have learned to expand your theatre artistry