Character Development Sheet

Actor’s Name:________________________
Character: __________________________
Show: _____________________________
*Use this template to help devise and develop your character in the show and give them a
background. This helps you discover more about your character and play them more
realistically, thus making you a better actor/actress. Some of these traits may be made up, but
be sure some are in correlation with your character’s personality. (Ex: Hamilton can’t be a quiet,
shy guy. It doesn’t make sense in context of the show.) Try to have this done 1 - 2 weeks after
rehearsals have started and keep it with your script.

Identity
Full Name: _______________________
Age: _____
Gender: _______________
Ethnicity: ________________
Birthday: ______________

Family
Mother: ___________________
Father: ____________________
Spouse: ___________________
Sister: ____________________
Brother: ___________________
Son: ______________________
Daughter: __________________
Grandkid(s): _________________

Psychology
Fears: ___________________
Hobbies: _________________
Ambitions: _______________
Leader ___ or Follower ___
Group ___ or Alone ___
Obsessions: ________________
Addictions: _________________
Answer these questions to find out more about your character and to help develop them.

1) How do you view your character?

2) How do others view your character?

3) What is your character’s favorite memory?

4) How did your character meet their significant other (if they have one)?

5) What are your character’s favorite hobbies and pastimes?

6) What is your character’s signature?