Typical Tasks
Portray and interpret roles, using speech, gestures, and body movements, to entertain, inform, or instruct radio, film, television, or live audiences.
Study and rehearse roles from scripts to interpret, learn and memorize lines, stunts, and cues as directed.
Learn about characters in scripts and their relationships to each other to develop role interpretations.
Attend auditions and casting calls to audition for roles.
Work closely with directors, other actors, and playwrights to find the interpretation most suited to the role.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Artistic
Conceptual, Creative Work
Social
Working with people
Enterprising
Business based Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Cooperation
Persistence
Initiative
Social Orientation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Dependability
What key skills are needed for this job?
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Active Listening
Social Perceptiveness
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Expected Knowledge
Fine Arts
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Common Activities
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Thinking Creatively
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
