Speakers Similar to or Different from Actors
Speakers are similar to actors in that they must perform or act realistically on stage in order to capture the audience’s attention and approval. They live up to the roles given to them by the stage producer or art director. On the contrast, however, speakers design their own messages and must be more spontaneous. Actors move or entertain the audience but speakers communicate a specific message. The message must be understood by the audience so that communication takes place.