Actor, Dancer and Entertainer

Actors, dancers, and entertainers entertain by portraying roles in productions, performing, and composing dances and performing a variety of other acts.

Day-to-day

• Read scripts and undertake research to gain an understanding of parts, themes and characterisations
• Learn lines and cues, rehearse parts and apply vocal and movement skills to the development of characterisation
• Prepare for performances through rehearsals under the instruction and guidance of production directors
• Act parts and portray roles as developed in rehearsals in film, television, radio and stage productions
• Practice dance routines and interpret the choreographic content of the production
• Perform dances for audience entertainment, coordinate body movements and facial expression, usually with musical accompaniment
• Compose and notate ballet compositions and other dance routines
• Create and perform individual performance routines
• Rehearse, audition and travel between entertainment venues