Actor Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of an Actor includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Preparing for and attending auditions;
Learning lines and rehearsing;
Job seeking and networking;
Liaising with an agent;
Researching or undertaking activities to help prepare for a part;
Doing voice-overs for advertisements or recording audio books;
Managing the performance area, costumes and props;
Undertaking activities associated with touring, such as driving a van, ‘get-ins’ and ‘get-outs’ at theatres (i.e. setting up and dismantling the performance area);
Discussing interpretation and delivery with other members of the company and the director;
Performing for a live audience;
Performing in a studio or ‘on location’ for film, television, internet and radio broadcast;
Liaising with venue managers and accommodation providers;
Keeping records for company managers;
Working as a walk-on or extra for television or film.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Actor duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Actor roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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