Acting Warmups
Northwestern’s
Library of
Acting Warmups
A prepared actor is a gift to the rest of the ensemble.
This artist is ready to move, to speak, to think, and to create.
This person’s body is safe and able to move.
This person’s voice is warm and strong.
This person’s mind is focused and nimble.
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Focus
Focus warmups for actors sharpen concentration, fostering present-moment awareness. They inspire confidence, enhancing performance.
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Energy
Energy warmups for actors boost vitality, preparing the body for dynamic performance. They ignite creativity and enthusiasm.
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Diction
Diction warmups for actors clarify speech, ensuring precise delivery. They build confidence, enhancing audience connection.
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Projection
Projection warmups amplify voices. They ensure every word reaches and resonates.
Focus - Patterns
Focus - Chariots of Fire
Focus - Counting
Focus - Mind Meld
Focus - Round of Applause
Focus - This is a Pen
Focus - Stretch Down, Stretch Up
Focus - Spine Roll
Focus - General Stretching
Focus - Walking the Space
Energy - Big Booty
Energy - Bunny Bunny
Energy - Enemies & Allies
Energy - Inside Outside
Energy - Ha!
Energy - Rayuken
Energy - Starfish
Energy - Shakedown
Energy - Whiz Boink
Energy - This is not a water bottle
Diction - Pardon Me Is Everybody There?
Diction - What a To Do
Diction - Proper Cup of Coffee
Diction - One Black Beetle
Diction - Sit in Solemn Silence
Diction - Stop the Train
Diction - Moses Supposes
Diction - Consonant Conga
