personation

Plural: personations

Noun

• imitating the mannerisms of another person
• acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture
• The act of personating: the playing of a role or portrayal of a character
• The roles or characters so played
• The act of voting in an election by impersonating someone else.

Synonyms

characterization, enactment, impersonation, portrayal