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Actor
You read scripts closely, speak clearly to an audience, and show real feelings. English and understanding emotions are the skills you use in every scene.
The 22 headline skills an actor is built on. Tap a + node to open the 35 building blocks underneath, or tap any star to see how it connects.
What it leans on most
Performing Scripts & PoetryPerforming scripts and poetry is the core skill of acting.EnglishDescribing AloudSpeaking clearly aloud helps an audience follow every word.EnglishFigurative Language and Literary DevicesSpotting figurative language helps you understand what a line really means.EnglishNaming Basic EmotionsNaming emotions helps you show them truthfully on stage.Personal & Social DevelopmentEmotional IntelligenceUnderstanding feelings deeply lets you play a believable character.Personal & Social DevelopmentSeeing Someone Else's Point of ViewYou imagine how your character thinks and feels to play them well.Personal & Social Development
The subjects behind it
Speaking & ListeningEnglish
Acting is speaking and listening on stage in front of others.
Reading ComprehensionEnglish
You have to understand a script deeply to bring it to life.
Emotional LiteracyPersonal & Social Development
Playing a character means knowing and showing many feelings.
Empathy & Social AwarenessPersonal & Social Development
You step into a character and see the world from their side.