Actress

Camilla Seirup

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Job Description

Play parts in stage, television, radio, video, or motion picture productions for entertainment, information, or instruction. Interpret serious or comic role by speech, gesture, and body movement to entertain or inform audience. May dance and sing.

Interests

Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

Tasks

Portrays and interprets role, using speech, gestures, and body movements, to entertain radio, film, television, or live audience.

Prepares for and performs action stunts for motion picture, television, or stage production.

Signals start and introduces performers to stimulate excitement and to coordinate smooth transition of acts during circus performance.

Reads and rehearses role from script to learn lines, stunts, and cues as directed.

Skills

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Knowledge

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

Sociology and Anthropology - Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.

Education

Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

Wages

In 2002, the NY annual wage range was between:

$18,040 - $61,737

This range represents the middle 50% of workers. Some (25%) earned more than this, while others (25%) earned less.

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Why I want to be an Actress

I want to be an Actress because I like to act.

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