1. Creative and Media: Level 2 Higher Diploma Unit 2: Performance
Level 2 Higher Diploma Creative and MediaUnit 1: Scene
2.2.1 Job description
Student Book
pp 60–67
Undertake some research into your chosen role and gather information to answer the
questions below.
Job title Actor
What skills does this Skills required to become an actor involve communication and
person need to carry dedication. Should be able to suspend on audience’s disbelief
out the role? and to be able to convince the viewers by portraying believable
and charismatic character attributes on stage.
What are this The actor must be in role of their character at all times when
person’s required.
responsibilities
during the planning To follow instructions
phase of a To memorize the script
performance?
To be self-Motivated and interested
What are this To be act professional no matter the situation
person’s
responsibilities To keep in their character
during the staging of
the performance?
To whom is this The Director
person accountable?
What are this To keep away from anything that can cause injury to them.
person’s
responsibilities in
terms of health and
safety?
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2. Creative and Media: Level 2 Higher Diploma Unit 2: Performance
Level 2 Higher Diploma Creative and MediaUnit 1: Scene
2 © Pearson Education Ltd 2008. Copying permitted for purchasing institution only. This material is not copyright free.