Actor  performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television The actor's interpretation of their role—the art of acting—pertains to the role played, whether based on a real person or fictional character. This can also be considered an "actor's role," which was called this due to scroll being used in the theatres. Interpretation occurs even when the actor is "playing themselves", as in some forms of experimental performance art.