variety artist
Variety artists are multi-disciplinary artists who master in at least two of the following disciplines: comedy, dance, singing, circus arts, object manipulation and illusionism. They perform solo or collectively, may appear in music variety shows, cabaret, musicals and other entertainment events. Their artistic performance is characterised by the blending of arts, styles and disciplines.
Also called: musical hall artist, ventriloquist, hypnotist, pantomime actor, magical performer, lookalike artist, burlesque artist, mime artist
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- essential skills
- 21
- optional skills
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- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- stand-up comedianWhat changes?11 skills in common
- musician10 skills in common
- singerWhat changes?10 skills in common
- street performerWhat changes?10 skills in common
- puppeteer9 skills in common
- actor/actress8 skills in common
- circus artist8 skills in common
- performance artist8 skills in common
Essential skills
13Optional skills
21- act for an audience
- develop educational resources
- develop magic show concepts
- engage the audience emotionally
- follow directions of the artistic director
- follow time cues
- identify artistic niche
- manage performance light quality
- manipulate object to create illusions
- match venues with performers
- meet deadlines
- musical genres
- perform dances
- perform for young audiences
- perform music solo
- perform stunts
- play musical instruments
- sing
- train livestock and captive animals
- use declaiming techniques
- work with respect for own safety
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