Actor‘s freedom and responsibility necessary for creating a character

This master‘s thesis deals with the issue of acting freedom and responsibility and consists of chronologically presented experience from school and professional practice. It is complemented by the possibilities of cultivating actor's freedom and, at the same time, it deals with mistakes that do not lead to it. Basic principles crucial for rehearsing and performing comedy are further revealed. The author intersperses practical experience with the positives and negatives of repetitions and compares them with professional literature. The subtext and requirements necessary for a deeper understanding of character's psychology are described as well. Character's actions and the conscious choice of body language are both discussed. In conclusion, the author's view on the topic of stage aesthetics and self-observation is compared with that of highly regarded actor. The subject of the thesis is an attempt at self-reflection