This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use acting skills to portray characters in theatrical contexts. This involves practising improvisation and characterisation skills and applying them in a theatrical performance.

The unit applies to those who are singers, dancers, actors, comedians and other performers, who use a range of acting skills in their performances. They perform in commercial, community and open space settings as members of an ensemble, in solo roles, or in one-person shows. At this level, performers are refining their techniques through practice, and while some supervision and guidance may be present in practice, a high level of motivation and responsibility are expected in live performances.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.