Acting

Acting enables a character to skillfully portray various roles. Acting is most often used as a form of entertainment; it can also be useful in aiding a disguise. If both acting and Disguise are known, the proficiency check for either is made with a +1 bonus.

Proficiency checks are required only if the actor must portray a particularly difficult character or is attempting an "ad lib" role (i.e., a nonrehearsed role or on short notice).

[Complete Bard's Handbook]