When actors are trying on their characters, they will seem more vibrant on stage if they can identify with the characters' feelings and experiences. We all have memories of things we have experienced and seen. For example, an actor may prepare for a role set in London during World War II by studying books, films, and pictures from that setting. Interpretation is the analysis each actor does to understand the physical and emotional depth of becoming the character, both verbally and non-verbally. It is the pathway to bringing life and realism to the character and the script.
Spontaneity is perhaps the unexpected and, most often, effective level in creativity.
Actors must be engaged, emotionally and intellectually, in each scene. They must listen and react to lines as though hearing them for the first time every time they hear them. It is a strong temptation to simply wait until it is the actor's turn to speak rather than truly listening and responding to the other actors and events. How well the actors portray the characters will depend upon their ability to master all six of these key elements. Improvisational exercises and theatre games will stretch your actors' skills and creativity.