Actress Duties & Responsibilities

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

  • Preparing for and attending auditions;
  • Learning lines and rehearsing;
  • Job seeking and networking;
  • 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.
  • 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);

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