Occupation Kit: Actor (BRP)
Play a Better Thespian!
The glow of the footlights has had a strange and compulsive power over many through the ages¸ as powerful as the occult. Actors¸ skilled in subterfuge¸ directing attention¸ passing unnoticed¸ cajoling¸ and performing feats of nimbleness might make for surprisingly good investigators of the unknown.
This guide contains research¸ suggestions¸ and inspiration for creating a character in an acting profession for Call of Cthulhu. This information will supplement what appears in the handbooks in order to help you play a more three-dimensional actor. This guide focuses on Gaslight (19th century) and Classic (1920s) periods¸ and suggests three period-appropriate tracks for actors: Legitimate stage¸ Vaudeville/music hall¸ and film. Includes all sorts of helpful hints on background¸ career paths¸ punlic perceptions of the profession¸ contacts¸ quotes and terminology¸ brief profiles of a few different historical actors¸ optional skills (in addition to what appears in the handbooks) and equipment with prices.
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