Actor's craft

Actor's craft is the skill and practice of embodying a character to create a genuine, believable performance on stage or screen. It involves understanding the character’s motivations, emotions, and background, then translating that insight into voice, movement, and expression. Actors develop techniques to connect authentically with their roles, often through rehearsals, research, and inner reflection. The craft requires discipline, observation, and a deep psychological engagement to make characters feel real and relatable to audiences. Ultimately, it’s about convincingly conveying human experiences and emotions, making fictional stories compelling and immersive.