Performers
Performers entertain audiences. They may inform or educate them, move them to laughter, or to tears. They contribute their various skills and talents to a variety of genres, including Television, Film, Theatre, Radio and other media. Professional Performers are trained, paid for their work, and must fulfil their contractual obligations, as opposed to amateur performers who take part for fun, and without payment. Personality is central to Performers' roles; they need to be able to relate to their audiences, and involve them in their performances.
All Performers should be able to work effectively as part of a team, and must be aware that others contribute to the success of their work. They need to be able to build successful, professional relationships with others in the technical and support teams, and to interact effectively with fellow Performers. They should also be aware of the pressures involved for all those who work on television or film sets, and be sensitive to their requirements.
For a fortunate few Performers, the rewards can be high, but for most it is a precarious way to make a living. All Performers should have an understanding of the production process. Some of the roles in this area are detailed below:
Performers Overview
Performers entertain audiences. They may inform or educate them, move them to laughter, or to tears.
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Read MorePresenter
Presenters work at the front line of television and radio. They introduce and host programmes, read the news, interview people and report on issues and events. As the number of channels and radio stations increases, so do the openings, but opportunities to become a Presenter are still scarce and competition is fierce.
Read MoreStand Up Comedian
Stand Up Comedians usually write, direct and perform their own material. In some cases, as they become more established, they may also work with another writer, or with a team of writers.
Read MoreWalk Ons/Supporting Artists
Walk Ons and Supporting Artists are employed to provide background action on film and television productions.
Read MoreVariety Artist
Variety encompasses a very wide field, involving many kinds of artists working across a wide range of venues and media.
Read MoreChoreographer
Choreographers work with Directors, Producers, Designers and other members of the Production team to plan, create and realise the dance or movement design concept.
Read MoreSinger
Professional Singers must perform the music given them to the best of their ability. Most singers specialise in one genre, but some may work across several disciplines.
Read MorePuppeteer
Puppeteers bring inanimate objects to life in order to make them perform and interpret scripts with the same degree of integrity as Actors.
Read MoreAssistant Choreographer
Assistant Choreographers work with Choreographers to help them to realise their dance or movement design concepts.
Read MoreStunt Performer
Stunt Performers are employed to take Actors' places when dangerous or specialised actions are specified in the script, or to perform roles requiring specific skills.
Read MoreAgent
Agents find work for their clients; they co-ordinate their contracts, and secure appropriate deals for them.
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