THE OBJECTIVE - Part 1 - Acting your Character's Need

[@ArthurVerron]

I could only describe this as an "Aha!" moment. Thank you very much!

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Awesome! Thanks for posting!

[@wlacroix10]

that was the best explanation of finding "objective" that I ever heard. So clear. Thank you. Keep the advice coming

[@KimberlyJentzen]

+wlacroix10 Thank you so much for watching!

[@kieransimpson4965]

I totally agree. Brilliant

[@JesseLewisACTOR]

thank you Kimberly!!!super transparent and easy to comprehend!!!

[@zlch4021]

OH MY GOD THE OBJECTIVE TIP FOR FINDINF THE END IS ACTUALLY SUPER GOOD THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@Fran-pg2wy]

wow you've just blown my mind! finding the objective just became so much more down to earth and straight forward, thank you.

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Glad you received benefit from the video. :)

[@HimanshuSharma-uj4zw]

Thank you so much for the videos. Helped me a lot to have a better understanding of the craft I want to be perfect in. Looking forward to more stuff in future. And would be reading the book for sure now. Many thanks.

[@KimberlyJentzen]

+Himanshu Sharma Thanks so much for the feedback. You're very welcome! Kimberly

[@RespecttheScreenplay]

This is really good, I feel that it's refreshing to go over the basics...as actors we get so caught up on learning our lines we forget the fundamental elements of why our character are talking in the first place....I love to watch the 10min Looney tunes cartoons to find the objective why and how they go about reaching their goal...it's a good exercise and a great laugh

[@KimberlyJentzen]

I love it! What a fun exercise. Thank you so much for sharing this and for the comment! I love the basics as well, because they are so simple and yet challenging; and are very powerful when you have mastered them.

[@RespecttheScreenplay]

@@KimberlyJentzen No thank you, I just sent you an email from your website page I look forward to learning more from you or with you 😊

[@TheVanessaRamos]

So clear and straight forward, thank you!

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Thank you so much Vanessa! Glad you found it helpful.

[@keianmartinez1801]

Love you and this channel Kimberly. Thank you for sharing.

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Thank you so much!

[@JoeHerrera73]

Very succinct and clear! Thanks for sharing your insight!

[@KimberlyJentzen]

+Joe Herrera Thank you so much for watching. Warmly, Kimberly

[@shekharjdeka9652]

Ma’m thank you so so much !!! It’s amazingly clear

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Awesome! Glad the video is helpful!

[@Totallysamsays]

OMG!! ❤❤❤❤❤This so clear, I struggle as an actor finding the objective and this made it clear. Thank you!!

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Thank you for watching!

[@태이씨]

This is immensely helpful! I'm a beginner, I've heard of objectives but didn't understand it. I have a very powerful poem to recite in the next class, and I've been struggling to find what exactly I'm fighting for in it although I feel the text on the deepest level. Thank you, I have an objective now!

[@KimberlyJentzen]

That is so wonderful! I love actors working poems. There’s so much depth in the material! By the way, my second addition to my book Acting with Impact, is going to be available in the summer and has extensive training in the objective, too. Let me know if you hit any bumps along the way.😄

[@anarosabutler108]

Happy or less than happy...genius. Thank you !

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@capowable]

Easily explained. Awesome vid. Thanks.

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Thank you for the comment and for watching!

[@uyaiumana6076]

I'm so glad I found this video. The technique is perfectly explained and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Hi Uyai, thank you for the comment. All my best to you as you grow in your acting skill, Kimberly

[@CHH3.]

Thank you so much!

[@taylorq12]

Thank you for a great breakdown. This video helps me to understand an objective much easier.

[@KimberlyJentzen]

So happy to hear that it has helped you with this important acting tool! Best to you on your acting journey!

[@jerrywandzilak9564]

thank you kimberly,that was very helpful,i can;t wait to start reading your book,i can,t to start study with you.

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Thank you so much, Jerry! I look forward to working with you too!

[@sanketdeo2869]

Hi Thank you soooo much Kimberly jentzen for all these videos and the valuable knowledge ..you are great , your teachings are crystal clear and easy to understand , Thankful to you , may God bless you !!! Love and Respect !!!

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Thank you so much Sanket Deo for your kind words. So happy to hear and thank you for watching!

[@mel7132]

Excellent explanation. Brilliant

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Thank you so much!

[@drewmayes2935]

Thank you

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Thanks so much! Kimberly

[@PatriceDEvans]

Thanks!

[@ActorJB]

You're awesome, I'm so happy to have found your videos

[@KimberlyJentzen]

My pleasure... I do enjoy clarifying the process. Thank you for joining my channel.

[@12345678967090]

Do you have a Theater Group? Are there any Theater Play videos, performed 🎭 by your Group?

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Hi Ra Mighty The 1, Thank you so much for your interest in my work. The little comedy, "Grounds" was with 16 of my students and a fun little video we put together that ended up playing in a festival and winning. It lives here on this channel. If you watch it, I'd love to hear your thoughts. I hope to direct more soon. And you never know, perhaps my actors and I will do a project for the internet at some point down the line. All my best to you on your acting journey, Kimberly

[@zuccca]

One word, AWESOME.

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Thank you so much!

[@exomovies5360]

Ahhhhh so good

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Thank you!

[@aprilhuisman345]

I get confused with Super Objective and Objective I just want to make sure I’m doing it right Super Objective means what does your character want at end , of the play script or monologue? Objective means what does your character want from the other character? Or is it for each of your line is a Objective?? I get confused with the Objective cause loads of internet websites are saying different Objectives?? It confuses me??

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Hi April, Awesome question! The Objective can be confusing... hopefully this will help you use this important tool. Think of the Objective for the character as a moment to moment desire that drives the scene. What does your character want "right now" in the scene that by the end of the scene, the character knows they got or didn't get what they wanted? Like when you go into a clothing store and you are looking for white shirt, you either or get it or you can't find it. And you will use different strategies to get it. Usually the character either wins or loses the Objective. And the Objective does not change from one line to the next. The tactics to get the need met is what changes. The Super Objective relates to the entire play. Sometimes, at the end of the play the character gets what they want, sometimes they do not. And each scene the character strategizes to get their Super Objective, which justifies the need in each scene. Chapter 6 in my book, Acting with Impact, does go into further detail about this essential tool. And how to figure out what your character wants. Let me know if that answers your questions and if you have any other questions, Kimberly

[@fitnesswithbeast]

Wonderfully explained... Thank you so much mam❤️

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Prashik shelke your very welcome!

[@karmeishacooks8880]

Thank You, 🙏🏾

[@KimberlyJentzen]

You are very welcome!

[@danielweekes7938]

Thank you this helped me a lot

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Daniel W thank you for watching!

[@amandas2779]

thanks . please teach stanislavski method

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Stanislavski is at the core of most methods. He is the father of our technique and every "method" or "technique" is born from his teachings. However, much has evolved since his writings as he comes from theatre - which I love. Working in the field of film and television brings many pressures and demands that allowed technique to evolve and find the next steps in the art of technique. From his teachings came Meisner, Chekhov, Adler, Hagen and more. From those came my Power Tools, from my book, Acting with Impact. Which will be available hopefully this year.

[@fedemarrero-OK]

great video

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Thank you so much!

[@Lovingpeople123-w7l]

You know I learn this but I relearn it every week lol

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Toddrick Thomas awesome!

[@Lovingpeople123-w7l]

Do you ever come to atlanta ?

[@KimberlyJentzen]

@@Lovingpeople123-w7l Hi! Thank you for your comment! Instead of traveling. since I'm in Los Angeles, I'm going to be teaching a class live on line, everyone will participate. I'll be launching it soon. Email me directly at [e-mail] if you are interested.

[@Lovingpeople123-w7l]

Kimberly Jentzen ok I will do ...

[@Lovingpeople123-w7l]

Kimberly Jentzen thank you y’all to you soon .

[@heberramos4692]

Very interesting! I wish your book was available as a Kindle edition! =)

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Thank you for your comment. I hope to have the book in Kindle version next year. I'll make an announcement when it is ready. Thank you for your patience. Kimberly

[@PatriceDEvans]

Could I study with you ?

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Glad you reached out to me. As I mentioned, I do offer Skype sessions and will be creating an online class soon. Looking forward to working with you!

[@PatriceDEvans]

@@KimberlyJentzen Likewise! :)

[@thedantetaviantz]

Kimberly it's simple the objective is your characters dream what does he want? what's his dream?

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Hi Dante, Dream, hope, urge, longing, desire, want, yes! Thank you so much for your comment. Keep watching and sharing, love it! Kimberly

[@andrewchase5449]

I dont understand any part of this video could someone explin it to me?

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Hi Andrew... Objective could be tough to understand if you are new to the study of acting but it is the foundation of any class based in Stanislavsky Technique. Stanislavsky laid the groundwork for technique which is essential for any actor planning to make acting a career. I highly suggest you pick up my book, Acting with Impact, as that has a very helpful and simple chapter on The Objective. Because this video may move too fast to grasp the overall concept of the tool if you haven't been introduced to it prior. Kimberly

[@anli71]

Teachers kept telling me “who wins and who loses” and focus on winning the scene. It’s annoying and rooted in manipulation. This describes what they want in a more objective way. 😏

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Thanks An Li. That is one way it is taught. But there isn't always a winner or a loser. And it's more important to focus on the character you will be playing. Just like in life.

[@993kviews7]

wow. this is fantastic actionable information. thank you.

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Thank you so much!

[@emilyamador5145]

Who’s here 2020 for theater class?

[@JOESUBA122]

are you in nyc?

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Hi Joe suba, thanks for your interest in my work. I'm in Los Angeles.

[@JOESUBA122]

Hi Kimberly! thanks for getting back to me, if you are ever doing a class in nyc i would love to come! and if i am every in nyc i would love to come to your class.. have a good holiday

[@andrewchase5449]

What if i dont want to take the time and my school is forcing me to take this class i want to drink bleach every video i watch and every class im in

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Discipline is learned through doing what you don't want to do. Discipline is the only way to really grow. Whatever they are asking you to do, ask them why. I'm sure they will have an very good explanation. Accept that and build from it so you can become a well rounded actor.

[@velinabrown2708]

I think you should do something else with your life. This is not for you.

[@ravina564]

Wow

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Thank you!

[@Lovingpeople123-w7l]

Thank you 🙏🏿

[@KimberlyJentzen]

Toddrick Thomas you are very welcome!

[@andrewchase5449]

Why did you start theatre bc i think it is SUPER BORING

[@KimberlyJentzen]

It's not for everyone. But if you take the time to look at theatre, not as merely entertainment (like TV and film), but a place to understand the human condition, you might find a new appreciation for it.

[@andrewchase5449]

Ohhhhh

[@KimberlyJentzen]

:) Thank you for reaching out!

[@yeslemon6693]

Whose drama teacher made them watch this

[@KimberlyJentzen]

yes, lemon awesome if this video is supportive for teachers! 😊