ISCO Specialization 2659.2.6 Variety Artist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Variety Artist: Variety artists are multi-disciplinary artists who master in at least two of the following disciplines: comedy, dance, singing, circus arts, object manipulation and illusionism. They perform solo or collectively, may appear in music variety shows, cabaret, musicals and other entertainment events. Their artistic performance is characterised by the blending of arts, styles and disciplines.
Essential Skills
- Study Roles From Scripts
- Cope With Stage Fright
- Select Music For Performance
- Interact With An Audience
- Perform Live
- Accept Feedback On Artistic Performance
- Create An Act
- Work Independently As An Artist
- Memorise Lines
Optional Skills
- Play Musical Instruments
- Train Animals
- Meet Deadlines
- Develop Magic Show Concepts
- Follow Time Cues
- Develop Educational Resources
- Match Venues With Performers
- Perform Music Solo
- Sing
- Perform Stunts
- Dance
- Manage Performance Light Quality
- Act For An Audience
- Manipulate Object To Create Illusions
- Musical Genres
- Perform For Young Audiences
- Engage The Audience Emotionally
Alternative Names
- Musical Hall Artist
- Ventriloquist
- Hypnotist
- Magical Performer
- Lookalike Artist
- Burlesque Artist
- Mime Artist
- Illusionist
- Escape Artist
- Entertainer
- Fantasist
- Variety Performer
- Burlesque Performer
- Variety Arts Perfomer
- Magician
- Musician
- Sword Swallower
