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| What Is An Actress? Performs dramatic roles, action roles, comedy routines, or tricks of illusion to entertain audiences on stage, television, or motion pictures. This career is part of the Arts, Audio-Video Technology and Communications cluster Performing Arts pathway. A person in this career: Portrays and interprets roles using speech, gestures, and body movements. Works closely with directors, playwrights and other actors to find the interpretation most suited to the role. Prepares and performs action stunts for motion picture, television or stage productions. Attends auditions and casting calls to audition for roles. Collaborates with other actors as part of an ensemble. Learns about characters and their relationships to each other to develop role interpretations. Dresses in costume and make-up to perform comedy routines. Reads the script to learn lines and cues and plan stunts. Reads from a script or book to narrate action to entertain an audience. Sings or dances during a dramatic or comedic performance. |