5. CHARACTER INTERVIEWS
A fantastic rehearsal tool. 
Exercise A: Hot Seat
Performer sits in character.
Someone interviews them.
A list that might be helpful:

• Questions

The actor answers immediately.
No preparation.

Exercise B: Therapy Session
One person plays a therapist.
One plays the character.
Explore:

1. Fears
2. Regrets
3. Goals
4. Relationships

• Questions to Help

This often reveals surprising discoveries.

Exercise C: Opposing Character Interview
Character A interviews Character B.
In character.

• Questions to Explore

The resulting conflict can reveal subtext.