acting techniques
The different acting techniques for developing lifelike performances, such as method acting, classical acting, and Meisner technique.
Stand-up comedians tell humorist stories, jokes and one-liners typically described as a monologue, act or routine. They often perform in comedy clubs, bars, nightclubs and theatres. They may also use music, magic tricks or props to enhance their performance.
Competences and skills
25 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
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1 competenceEssential skills and competences 18 competences
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10 competencesact for an audience
Act in front of an audience, according to an artistic concept.
create an artistic performance
Create an artistic performance by combining elements such as singing, dancing, acting, or all of them together.
engage the audience emotionally
Create an emotional connection with the audience through your performance. Engage the audience with sadness, humour, anger, any other emotion, or a combination thereof, and let them share your experience.
follow time cues
Observe the conductor, orchestra or director and follow text and vocal score to time cues accurately.
perform live
Perform in front of live audiences.
study roles from scripts
Study and rehearse roles from scripts. Interpret, learn and memorise lines, stunts, and cues as directed.
tell a story
Tell a true or ficticious story so as to engage an audience, having them relate with the characters in the story. Keep the audience interested in the story and bring your point, if any, across.
use declaiming techniques
Speak for an audience with the expression of rhythm and vocal technique. Take care that articulation and voice projection are appropriate to the character or text. Make sure that you are heard without compromising your health: prevent fatigue and vocal strain, breathing problems and vocal cord problems.
work independently as an artist
Develop one's own ways of doing artistic performances, motivating oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
work with an artistic team
Work closely with directors, fellow actors and playwrights to find the ideal interpretation to a role.
Cross-sector
8 competencesanalyse own performance
Understand, analyse and describe your own performance. Contextualize your work in one or various styles, trends, evolution, etc. Self-evaluate your work in rehearsals and performances.
attend rehearsals
Attend rehearsals in order to adapt sets, costumes, make-up, lighting, camera set up, etc.
follow directions of the artistic director
Follow the instructions of the director while understanding his creative vision.
interact with an audience
Respond to the reactions of an audience and involve them in the particular performance or communication.
interact with fellow actors
Perform together with other actors. Anticipate their moves. React to their actions.
keep up with trends
Monitor and follow new trends and developments in specific sectors.
manage feedback
Provide feedback to others. Evaluate and respond constructively and professionally to critical communication from colleagues and customers.
show professional responsibility
Ensure that other workers and clients are treated with respect and that appropriate civil liability insurance is in place at all times of instructing.
Optional skills and competences 6 competences
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6 competencesdevelop magic show concepts
Develop the different components (e.g. musical, visual, lighting, magic content etc.) of a magic show.
perform dances
Perform in artistic productions of differents disciplines such as classical ballet, modern dance, contemporary dance, early dance, ethnic dance, folk dance, acrobatic dances and street dance.
perform for young audiences
Perform on a level accessible to children and young adults, whilst also censoring unadvisable content.
play musical instruments
Manipulate purpose-built or improvised instruments to produce musical sounds.
practice humour
Share humourous expressions with audience, eliciting laughter, surprise, other emotions, or a combination thereof.
- Scope note
- Humourous expressions may take the form of jokes, oneliners, slapstick, stories, or other forms.
sing
Use the voice to produce musical sounds, marked by tone and rhythm.
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