What question did this study set out to answer?

To examine if hypnosis improves role immersion and character embodiment among professional actors.

January 25, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Accepted Author Manuscript (AAM), Hypnosis as a Tool for Theatrical Performance

Key Points

To examine if hypnosis improves role immersion and character embodiment among professional actors.
32 actors participated, with an equal gender distribution of 16 male and 16 female.
Actors performed two distinct roles under hypnotic and non-hypnotic conditions.
Hypnotizability was measured using the Elkins Hypnotizability Scale (EHS).
Post-performance ratings were collected on role absorption, character engagement, and perceived performance quality.
Hypnosis increased role immersion and character embodiment in participants.
Actors reported higher levels of engagement and quality during hypnosis conditions compared to non-hypnotic conditions.

Abstract

This OSF project provides open access to the Accepted Author Manuscript (AAM) of the research article “Hypnosis as a Tool for Theatrical Performance”, which investigates whether hypnosis facilitates role immersion and character embodiment in professional actors. In this study, 32 actors (16 male, 16 female) performed two distinct roles under hypnotic and non-hypnotic conditions, and hypnotizability was assessed using the Elkins Hypnotizability Scale (EHS). Participants provided post-performance ratings regarding role absorption, character engagement, and subjective quality of performance. This repository is shared to support transparency, reproducibility, and long-term accessibility. The document available here is the Accepted Author Manuscript (AAM) and is not the final published Version of Record. Status: Accepted manuscript Shared version: Accepted Author Manuscript (AAM) Keywords: hypnosis, acting, hypnotizability, role immersion, performance psychology

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