Part of the joy of being in character is being able to get away with things others cannot. Though a lot of that is that [he] is so high on Nyquil you never know what he's going to do.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Character allows freedom from normal rules, often amplified by absurdity.
- In plain terms
- Being in character lets you do things you normally wouldn't.
- What can you take from it?
- Character provides a shield for unconventional behavior.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What rules do you break in your role?
- How much chaos is acceptable?
Another view
It relies on the audience accepting the absurd premise.
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