Drama
Actor/ Actress
Job Description
- Portray roles in dramatic productions and interpret the character and feelings of different roles to present them to the audience
- Rehearse and practise to learn lines and cues according to the instructions of directors or other professional parties
- Memorise scripts and discuss with directors to clarify unclear or unreasonable points
- Interpret serious or comic roles by speech, gesture and body language to entertain audience under stage or of movies, television or other media production
Qualities and Qualifications
- Possess acting talent and aptitude in imagination, sensitive emotions, reasonable power of observation and memory
- Possess the self-confidence, dedication and courage to present oneself and characterise a role
- Academic qualifications weigh lightly in the entry requirements. However, it is advisable to take some basic courses in acting and have some experience in drama performance
Career Opportunities
- May join local drama groups such as the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre and the Exploration Theatre
- Work in television broadcasting companies, e.g., Television Broadcasts Limited, Asia Television Limited and Hong Kong Cable Television Limited
- Participate in various film productions
- Set up oneˇ¦s own performance/ production team with other partners
- Well-known actors/ actresses may be invited to appear in advertisements or star in overseas drama production, e.g., in the Mainland or Taiwan
Drama Teacher
Job Description
- Teach acting principles and techniques to individuals or groups through lectures, drills and performances
- Teach the use of voice, intonation, diction and ways of speaking
- Help students establish their own acting styles and teach character development and personality projection
- Encourage in-class discussions among students and demonstrate vocal and body expressions to arouse their interests and imagination
- Evaluate studentsˇ¦ performances in various dramatic activities, exercises and performances and give guidance
- Teach elements of stagecraft, stage make-up, costume craft and play writing
- Produce or direct plays for schools and communities for public performances
Qualities and Qualifications
- Sensitive, imaginative, confident and sentimental
- Possess critical thinking, effective communication skills and leadership to arouse the studentsˇ¦ interest and explore their potentials
- Formal professional training in performing arts and post-secondary qualifications are preferred
- Have experience and genuine interest in acting, directing and teaching
Career Opportunities
Work in local training institutes, repertory or television broadcasting companies on full-time or part-time basis