Actors

Actors portray roles in motion pictures, television or radio productions and stage shows.

Skill level: Highly skilled

Job Definition

  • Learning lines and cues and playing parts in dramatic productions on stage, commercials, television, radio or in motion pictures
  • Assuming characters created by a playwright or author and communicating this to an audience
  • Telling stories or reading literary works aloud to educate or entertain listeners
  • Attending auditions and casting calls in order to audition for roles
  • Preparing for performances through rehearsals under the instruction and guidance of production directors
  • Reading scripts and undertaking research to gain understanding of parts, themes and characteristics
  • Acting parts and portraying roles as developed in rehearsals in film, television, radio and stage productions

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