2. Job Titles: Actors Actresses Performers Performing Artists.

3. Personal Skills Needed Good communicators Very extraverted. Dynamic and energetic. Work under the stress of deadlines. Use patience Use different skills. (dance, sing, write or direct others) Talent Determination Perseverance Creativity Imagination

8. Experience Short films Acting an independent movie productions Working at college radio or TV station High school drama classes Community theater groups

10. GENERAL SALARY What is the average annual salary for Actor/Performer ? The annual salary for someone with the job title actor/performer may vary depending on a number of factors including: Industry Company size Location Years of experience Level of education For example the median expected annual pay for a typical actor/performer in the U.S is $51,977 so 50% of the people who perform the job of actor performer in the U.S are expected to make less than the median.

11. SALARY IN CALIFORNIA The salary for someone with the job title Actor/Performer in Los Angeles, CA varies depending on a number of factors. For example 50% of the people who performs this job in LA are expected to make less than the median ($51,977)

12. EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK California Employment Outlook: Employment of actors is projected to grow 4% from 2012 to 2022, slower than the average for all occupations. You may to work for several years at volunteer or low- paying jobs to gain experience and recognition in this field before being hired.

13. JOB DUTIES Work activities vary from actor to actor and even for the same actor, depending on the contract. However, duties include varying combinations of the following: Liaising with an agent Preparing for attending auditions Learning lines and rehearsing Performing for a live audience Performing in a studio or ‘’on location’’ for film Doing voice-overs for advertisements or recording audiobooks Keeping records for company managers Working as walk-on extra for television for film.

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