How to Answer: Of all the roles you have played in the past, which is your favorite?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Actor and Actress job interview.
6. Of all the roles you have played in the past, which is your favorite?
How to Answer
This is an excellent opportunity for you to talk about your experience! You don't have to choose a character that is exceptionally challenging or complex. Perhaps you brought depth to a typically flat character. Talk about how you made them interesting to watch. Maybe you enjoyed playing the character just because of your passion for the overall production. Share what you learned from that role.
Written by Rachelle Enns
Entry Level
"I am newer to my acting career and will never forget the very first role I was given. It was a local performance of 'Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley' and I played the character of Mrs. Darcy. The script was challenging due to the flowery language and lengthy monologues."
Written by Rachelle Enns
Answer Example
"My absolute favorite role was playing Viola de Lesseps in 'Shakespeare in Love.' Her character was so complicated, and I loved playing a historical character."
Written by Rachelle Enns
Experienced
"Every part I am awarded is my favorite for a unique reason! It is just so difficult to choose as I appreciate each role for their uniqueness. If I had to choose just one, I would say that the production of "The Humans" was what stretched me as an actor the most. Playing Aimee in this one-act play was an incredible experience for me."
Written by Rachelle Enns