Synonyms and related words :
acting, buffoonery, business, characterization, gag, ham, hammy acting, hoke, hokum, impersonation, mimesis, mimicking, mimicry, miming, mummery, overacting, pantomiming, patter, performance, performing, personation, playacting, playing, portrayal, projection, representation, slapstick, stage business, stage directions, stunt, taking a role