Actor

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Read, memorize, and interpret scripts and perform in a manner that communicates a wide range of emotions through vocal inflection, facial expressions, movement, and gestures.Take direction from others and adapt your portrayal on cue.Study a real person being portrayed or a time, place or event important to the setting. Work as a team with other actors and the director.

Performance – Understand, develop, and assume the persona of a character and perform as needed for cameras or audiences Teamwork – Work collaboratively with the director and other actors; be able to give and receive suggestionsReading comprehension – understand written material related to the field Critical thinking – use logic, reasoning, and problem solving skills to evaluate the effectiveness of solutions, determine the validity of conclusions, and identify the pros and cons of different approaches Speaking – clearly and effectively communicate information through an oral presentation or conversation Listening – actively attend to what others are communicating, evaluating your own understanding and asking questions as needed while not interrupting at inappropriate times Social awareness – perceive the verbal and nonverbal responses of others; understand the cause of the reaction and be able to adapt your approach if necessary Adaptability – work in a variety of settings and conditions, sometimes unpleasant, and tolerate uncomfortable makeup and costumes

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