Objective
Also called intention
An objective is the thing a character is trying to get in a scene, found by asking what they want.
Actors choose objectives to give each moment purpose and drive, and a larger goal for the whole play is called the super-objective.
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What's your objective in this scene?
Last updated 4 Oct 2026
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