Acting: From Imagination to Transformation

The purpose of the research is to analyze the actor’s work on himself before going on stage or set and reveal the main ways to prepare the actor for a stage role or movie role in the imagination. Working on a role in the imagination is one of the most important points in preparing for playing on stage or the set. The research methodology is based on the theoretical and analytical method of defining the main creative methods of preparing an actor for the playing and their application while playing to get used to the role. The scientific novelty consists in a holistic study of the work of a theatre and film actor in the imagination and at the preparatory rehearsal stage of creating a role. Conclusions. Based on the work analysis of the actor of theatre and cinema, the features of working on the role in the imagination, at rehearsals and the use of this creative method during the performance or on the set of the film have been determined. It has been revealed that one of the important ways to prepare an actor for the playing is role improvisation. It has been found that the creative atmosphere on the set has a beneficial effect on the result of the acting. A necessary point in the work of an actor on himself is the study and development of natural instruments, in particular, the mastery of voice, facial expressions, gestures, breathing. An important part is to study the mechanism of arousal of the actor's experience in the role.