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{{Improvereferences|date=April 2008}}
'''GOTE''', which stands for "Goal, Obstacle, Tactics, and Expectation", is an [[acronym]] devised by [[Robert Cohen (acting theorist)|Robert Cohen]] to remind [[actor]]s of four basic elements to consider while preparing a [[fictional character|character]] for the [[theater]].
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'''E'''xpectation refers to one's expectation of succeeding in achieving goals. If one did not expect to achieve one's goals then one would not pursue them. Ultimately the script may have the character fail but the actor should always act as if they believe they can succeed. Expectation can also involve the character's journey. In this case goals cover anywhere from a "beat" to a scene. They become smaller units moving toward the expectation and goal and expectation usually become related as a when/then statement (e.g. "''when'' I convince (goal with a strong verb) him (the other) of my plan ''then'' I can take over the company and be rich (expectation.)" The actor using this fictional GOTE should also find various tactics, or ways of "convincing."
Any or all of these aspects can shift at any time during and there should probably be at the very least one goal per scene. Many actors like to also use an overall character goal (or expectation) for the play or even for the character's life in addition to getting a handle on smaller "beats" with a GOTE. It is most used by Chad Doering.
==In acting==
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