Actor
Job Description
Actors are performers who work as characters in theatre, film, television, and other performing arts media.
Careers Ladder
Hours
Work hours for actors are extensive and irregular. Early morning, evening, weekend, and holiday work is common. Some actors work part time. Few actors work full time, and many have variable schedules.
Qualifications
Formal qualifications are not necessary to work as an Actor in Australia, however the skills and contacts gained through formal training are likely to increase your employability. Auditions and/or previous acting experience are the most common pathways in which to be accepted into a course. A great way to start is to audition as an ‘extra’—actors who have no lines to deliver but are included in scenes to give a more realistic setting.
Consider these courses below to get one step ahead;
- Bachelor of Performing Arts
- Advanced Diploma of Performing Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Acting
Attributes
- Creativity
- Confident
- Communicator
- Memorisation skills
- Persistence
- Energetic
- Reading skills
- Physically coordinated
Key Skills
- Reading skills
- Research
- Passionate
- Resilient
- Focused
- Performing
Future Prospects
As an actor’s reputation grows, he or she may work on bigger projects or in more prestigious venues.
Some actors become;
- Production Assistant
- Producers
- Directors
Some actors do voiceover or narration work for animated features, audiobooks, or other electronic media.
