The Michael Chekhov exercise often called "Stick, Ball, Veil" gives an actor the opportunity to explore physical transformation for a particular character using the self-created version of an object: either a stick, ball, or veil. This exploration will build imagination, inspire physicality, and engage the characters center of energy. It’s recommended that you’ve done some initial work on character, have a line of dialogue chosen, and some space in which you can move about freely.