They morph into someone else, they become characters, and they tell the audience a story. Far from just entertainers, actors give life to characters beyond just their words and appearance, through the power of performance. But an actor doesn’t just download a script into their brain and start spouting “Hamlet”; they must study their characters and their stories, and get a sense of who this person is beyond the page.
Actors spend time practicing to get a feel for different line readings, body movements, and facial expressions. Regardless of the type of acting role, they will need to rehearse. Things like costume fittings, becoming acquainted with props, and getting to know costars also take up a chunk of an actor’s time.
