Good acting comes from the application of technique. Mature acting comes from the way we think about the script. The way we extrapolate from it. Combining it with our own understanding of life. Mature Interpretation is a result of who we have become as people.
We see plenty of strong actors, with fluent emotional instruments, who give good performances,
When we find reasons in the text to disempower our character, we “take the bait.” Remember: the writer has given the character problems to bring out his or her deeper resources. Intelligence, humor, perseverance, charm, sexuality and courage. Most of all courage. And, of course, this applies to life as well. Our problems can bring out our own deeper resources.
