Description

Actors, comedians and circus performers perform roles and circus skills in circuses, motion picture, television, theatre and radio productions to entertain a variety of audiences. They are employed by motion picture, television, circuses, theatre and other production companies. This unit group includes acting teachers employed by private acting schools.

Job Titles

• Actor/actress
• Comedian
• Narrator

Main Duties

• Study and rehearse lines, gestures and expressions to interpret a role
• Portray roles in video or motion picture productions, television shows, theatre productions, radio dramas, commercials and other productions or perform the narration
• Sing or dance as required by specific roles
• Perform comedy acts in nightclubs alone or as members of comedy troupes
• Improvise a role.

Workplaces

• Motion picture production companies
• Television production companies
• Theatre production companies
• Video production companies

Skills

• Social Perceptiveness
• Oral Communication: Active Listening
• Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension
• Oral Communication: Oral Expression
• Persuading

Abilities

• Speech Clarity
• Auditory Attention
• Verbal Ability
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Body Flexibility

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Creativity
• Social Orientation
• Attention to Detail

Similar Occupations

• Announcers and other broadcasters (52114)
• Other performers (55109)

Source: OaSIS