What Is The Value Of Using Actors In Role-Play?

  • Provides a realistic and creative method of enabling the learner to demonstrate and practise skills.
  • Increases learning transfer and retention.
  • Builds the confidence of the learner.
  • Due to his/her freedom from workplace dynamics/politics, the actor brings objectivity to the exercise.
  • The memorable and effective learning experience has high impact.
  • Not having a personal bias, the actor's feedback is candid and constructive.
  • Professional actors have the skills required to maintain character, emotions, attitudes and behaviours - making the role-play credible.