Actors

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

Skill level: Highly skilled

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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