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Actors, entertainers and presenters sing, portray roles in dramatic productions, perform comedy routines, gymnastic feats and tricks of illusion, train animals to perform and perform with them, and introduce and present radio and television programmes.
Typical Tasks and Duties
studies script; play or book and prepares and rehearses interpretation
assumes character created by a playwright or author and communicates this to an audience
performs singing, comedy, acrobatic, illusion and conjuring routines
trains animals to perform entertaining routines and may perform with them
introduces and presents radio and television programmes, reads news bulletins and makes announcements
conducts interviews and prepares reports for news broadcasts, current affairs programmes and documentaries
plays pre-recorded music at nightclubs, discotheques, and private functions
Entry Routes and Qualifications
Entry does not depend on academic qualifications although some drama schools require candidates to have GCSEs/S grades or A levels/H grades or a degree. Entry can be based upon an audition. Membership of the appropriate trade union is usually required. Vocational qualifications in performing arts are available.