Music and sound can be wonderful entry points to character. Have you ever heard a song that instantly put you in a good mood? Has a sound ever made you feel like you were going to crawl out of your skin? Music and sound have the power to affect your mood, change your energy level, establish your environment, and impact your inner tempo. In this exercise, explore how to use music and sound as tools for creating emotional, physical, and psychological life for the characters we inhabit. This exercise can be used for character building or for emotional exploration. It’s great for rehearsal, scene work, and audition prep.