Not Defining a Character Exclusively

Last season, Milton suggested that one way we can go about developing a character is by asking ourselves, “who is this person most?” In this episode, he reconsiders that idea. (Can you imagine? An acting teacher admitting they might have been wrong and changing their mind? Who’s ever heard of such an anomaly!) But as his own understanding of character work progresses, Milton questions whether asking this question forces us into a box. After all, no one is just one thing. In the end, asking the question: “what is this character most?” might lead to a one-dimensional response and therefore, a one-dimensional performance. Have a question for Milton? Email him at [email protected]