In fact, we are sure that if the actors do not do this, they will limit their effectiveness. Elements of Acting A play, unlike a poem or novel, is meant to be performed, not read. It is an experience for the audience that touches their entire being and it comes alive only through the actions of the actors who know their characters. These six elements are the foundation of acting and will stimulate the actor's creative potential. They will help your actors breathe life into the characters and grasp their inner emotions and intent.
Imagination is the ability to transform or create something from nothing.
Concentration is the ability to see and hear only what we want and need screening out everything else. Lack of concentration will break the energy and the moment being created. Observation is the ability to actually see things, not just look at the world around us. Actors need to develop a skill of observing people and their behavior, learning how people communicate not only through use of words and inflection but also through non-verbal behavior. They need to be consciously aware of seeing the unspoken communication that is happening beyond words.