Actors are artists, but the art is made up of many smaller skills that can be learned and practiced. Like many trades, preparation is a big part of success. To really embody a role and convince a casting agent that they are right for the part, actors need to study the characters they hope to portray. This is more than just reading the script and memorizing lines. It’s about understanding what motivates a character and why a character behaves in a certain way.
