ACTORS & ACTRESSES 🎥

General Description

Actors portray characters in stage, motion picture, television, radio and video productions using their voices, body gestures, and body movements to entertain, inform, and/or educate audiences. They read and rehearse their roles from a script that has lines, stunts, and cues of each character in the production. They wear stage makeup and clothing of the era of the character they are portraying. They may sing and dance during dramatic or comedy performances.

WHAT TYPE OF EDUCATION DO I NEED?

MAJORS AND DEGREES

• Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
• Fine and studio arts

What highschool classes should I take?

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• Theater arts
• Vocal music

Why do people pursue this career?

Actors enjoy the glamour and fame associated with their profession. Many aspire to become famous movie/video stars or theater/television personalities. They like the challenge of mastering different character roles and enjoy the admiration they receive from the their fans and favorable reviews they may receive from theater/movie critics.

How much money can I make?

Actors and actresses with exceptional skills earn salaries double or triple the top of this salary range.

WHAT CAREER CLUSTER DOES THIS CAREER FALL UNDER?

Arts,audio/video technology,and communication

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