Action Verb Library EN

The Action Verb Library | 200 Playable Verbs, Sorted by Intention

What are you actually doing to the other person in a scene?

The TALENTiQ Action Verb Library helps you move beyond playing emotions and towards clear, active choices. Instead of trying to “be angry” or “feel sad”, you choose an action that affects your scene partner.

This reference library contains 200 playable verbs organised into 10 intentions, giving you a practical way to explore different approaches to the same line.

Explore 10 intentions:

• Attack
• Dominate
• Provoke
• Seduce
• Persuade
• Plead
• Probe
• Protect
• Comfort
• Evade

Each intention contains verbs with specific meanings, helping you choose an action that fits your objective and the moment in the scene.

Inside, you will learn how to:

• Turn a vague emotional idea into an active, playable choice.
• Test a verb using the sentence “I ___ you.”
• Explore how the same line changes when your intention changes.
• Choose one verb per beat and adjust it as the scene develops.
• Direct your action towards your scene partner rather than the audience.

Who is it for?

Actors who want more precise scene work, stronger objectives and a practical reference for rehearsals, auditions and self-tapes.

Keep it beside your script and return to it whenever you need a new tactic or a more specific choice.

Format: Digital PDF reference library.

Language: English.