ISCO Unit Group 2655 Actors

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

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

Tasks include -

(a) learning lines and cues and playing parts in dramatic productions on stage, commercials, television, radio or in motion pictures;

(b) assuming characters created by a playwright or author and communicating this to an audience;

(c) telling stories or reading literary works aloud to educate or entertain listeners;

(d) attending auditions and casting calls in order to audition for roles;

(e) preparing for performances through rehearsals under the instruction and guidance of production directors;

(f) reading scripts and undertaking research to gain understanding of parts, themes and characteristics;

(g) acting parts and portraying roles as developed in rehearsals in film, television, radio and stage productions.

Examples of the occupations classified here:

- Actor

- Mime artist

- Storyteller

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:

- Stunt artist- 3435

- Walker-on- 3435


Occupations

Occupation Title
C2655.1 ISCO Occupation Group 2655.1 Actor Or Actress

Higher Level