Actors and Comedians

Actors and comedians

 * perform roles in motion picture, television, theater and radio productions to entertain a variety of audiences
 * work for motion picture, television, theater and other production companies
 * This unit group includes acting teachers employed by private acting schools.

Annual median salary
$16,507

Actors and comedians

 * study and rehearse lines, gestures and expressions to interpret a role
 * play roles in video or motion picture productions, television shows, theater productions, radio dramas, commercials and other productions or perform the narration
 * sing or dance as required by specific roles
 * perform comedy acts in nightclubs alone or as members of comedy troupes
 * improvise a role

Acting teachers

 * train students in interpretation of scripts, speech, movement and dramatic theory
 * prepare acting students for specific auditions and performances

Key aspects of the work in this occupation

 * work takes place in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings that include various weather and temperature conditions.
 * workplaces may include hazardous locations or stunt work that pose safety risks.
 * noise in the workplace may affect hearing.

Education, training & qualifications

 * Demonstrated ability, based on an audition or previous acting roles, is an important hiring criteria.
 * Acting programs are offered at universities, colleges and private acting schools.
 * Acting teachers usually require experience as actors.
 * Membership in a guild or union may be required.

Skills

 * General Learning Ability
 * Motor Coordination
 * Detail-Oriented
 * Social
 * Innovative