ISCO Specialization 2659.2.5 Street Performer
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Street Performer: Street performers create street arts performances for outdoor spaces, using space and audience as a creative resource. They create their performance through playful exploration and experimentation with the purpose of entertaining and possibly also of sharing critical opinions concerning societal issues. They stimulate audience participation as a component of their performance whilst respecting the audience's safety and integrity.
Essential Skills
- Work Independently As An Artist
- Use Public Space As A Creative Resource
- Memorise Lines
- Maintain An Artistic Portfolio
- Art History
- Show Professional Responsibility
- Enable Audience Participation
- Analyse Own Performance
- Ensure Health And Safety Of Visitors
- Work With Respect For Own Safety
- Perform Live
- Gather Reference Materials For Artwork
- Accept Feedback On Artistic Performance
- Street Art History
- Self-Promote
- Interact With An Audience
- Perform In A Public Space
Optional Skills
- Show Confidence
- Develop Educational Resources
- Perform For Young Audiences
- Keep Personal Administration
- Tell A Story
- Play Musical Instruments
- Manipulate Object To Create Illusions
- Handle Petty Cash
- Practice Humour
- Participate In Artistic Mediation Activities
- Dance
- Manage Budgets
- Engage The Audience Emotionally
- Use Body Language
- Act For An Audience
- Develop Educational Activities
- Sing
- Select Music For Performance
Alternative Names
- Street Theatre Artist
- Street Theater Artist
- Street Magician
- Street Puppeteer
- Street Entertainer
- Street Musician
- Street Circus Artist
- Street Arts Performer
- Busker
- Street Performing Artist
- Street Singer
