Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers

What the job involves

• Reading scripts and undertaking research to gain understanding of parts, themes and characterisations
• Learning lines and cues, rehearsing parts, and applying vocal and movement skills to the development of characterisation
• Preparing for performances through rehearsals under the instruction and guidance of production directors
• Acting parts and portraying roles as developed in rehearsals in film, television, radio and stage productions
• Practising dance routines and interpreting the choreographic content of the production
• Performing dances for audience entertainment, coordinating body movements and facial expression, usually with musical accompaniment
• Composing and notating ballet compositions and other dance routines
• Creating and performing individual performance routines
• Rehearsing, auditioning and travelling between entertainment venues

Key values of workers in Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Top skills required for workers in Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Social Perceptiveness

  Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.