Navigating Emotional Extremes: Psycho-Physical Strategies for Portraying Suicidal Characters on Stage

Author(s)	Ms. Gayathri Babu P
Country	India
Abstract	Actors engaging with characters experiencing suicidal ideation face complex challenges involving both artistic precision and psychological safety. This paper critically examines how psycho-physical acting techniques, particularly those developed by Michael Chekhov and Vsevolod Meyerhold, provide structured and sustainable approaches to portraying extreme emotional states on stage. Through analytical engagement with canonical works such as Hedda Gabler (Ibsen), Macbeth (Shakespeare), and 4.48 Psychosis (Kane), this study argues these techniques facilitate disciplined embodiment of emotional turmoil while preserving the actor’s well-being. The findings contribute to performance studies and actor training methodologies by offering insights into the intersection of mental health and artistic practice.
Keywords	Psycho-physical acting, Suicide representation, Chekhov technique, Meyerhold biomechanics, Actor well-being, Mental health in theatre
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On	2025-07-19
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.51489
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9t2b5

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