ensemble acting

American  

noun

1. an approach to acting that aims for a unified effect achieved by all members of a cast working together on behalf of the play, rather than emphasizing individual performances.

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Etymology

Origin of ensemble acting

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

In 2001 he appeared in Robert Altman's highly-rated Gosford Park, which won an Oscar for best screenplay and an ensemble acting award from the Screen Actors Guild.

From BBC • Sep. 28, 2023

She pays lip service to ensemble acting, yet will shove anyone out of the way who’s occupying center stage.

From Slate • May 1, 2018

A special jury award for ensemble acting went to the Chinese film "Dead Pigs," directed by Cathy Yan.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2018

She and Mr. Whishaw, whose character is modeled after Irina’s son, Konstantin, give the fullest performances, and the ensemble acting is fluid.

From New York Times • Sep. 25, 2014

The British actor was on hand to pick up the ensemble acting award with co-stars Mark Duplass and Rosemarie DeWitt.

From The Guardian • Nov. 27, 2012