Actress Brainstorm
Working Conditions
Skills and Knowledge
Personal Requirements
What to do to get this job
Audition for parts in performances on stage, in film or on television
Study scripts and research the character and project they're working on
Memories and rehearse their character's lines, cues and physical movements
Act out the role for an audience or in front of a camera
Improvise parts of their character's personality or actions during rehearsal or in front of an audience
Perform stunts for an audience or in front of a camera.
Knowledge of how people behave and speak, so they can create believable characters
The ability to project their voice to fill a performance space
Knowledge of a range of books, plays and poetry
Knowledge of different cultures
Knowledge of the New Zealand media industry
Skill in interpreting and analyzing roles.
Knowledge of different stunts, including which stunts to perform in certain situations and the best way of performing them
The ability to use specialist stunt equipment such as flying harnesses and airbags
Skills relating to the type of stunts they are performing such as martial arts, gymnastics or driving.
Disciplined and motivated
Creative and imaginative
Able to take direction, accept criticism, and work well under pressure
Able to work well as part of a team and with agents
Able to memories lines
Strong communicators
Organised.
Often work long and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends
Work indoors in places like theaters, television and film studios, and radio stations. They also work outdoors on location
May travel to film on location, or if they are part of a touring production.