Actor
Kyler Jett Mrs. Verdun English IV, 7B
Why do I want to become an actor/actress?
I have always had a passion for acting and performing, in general. Acting gives me the opportunity to express/show my other passions, including dancing and singing. For I was Born to perform!
Actor: Job Description
Find
and obtain an agent or meet with professionals before accepting a role Read scripts and audition in front of directors & producers Study the roles personal traits & situations to help portray their character Learn/Memorize & rehearse lines with other actors Follow the directors directions (What Actors do)
Actors
Be
Interests/Skills/High School Requirements Interests & Skills Required
Creative Interpret lines in a believable way Excellent Memory An abundance of Physical Stamina to endure long work hours Great reading & speaking skills PERSISTENCE Actors may, also, be required to learn a new skill, such as singing, dancing, or playing an instrument, etc.
High School Preparation:
Formal acting training ( Drama Classes) Participate in high school or local plays (How to Become an Actor)
Degree(s)/ Years of Study Required
No Formal education is Required. o Bachelors of Arts degree in Theatre (4 years) o Masters of Fine Arts degree (2-3 years of post graduate with a B.A. degree) o PhD in Theatre (Post M.F.A grad.) 4 years o Long Term on-the-Job Training o Limitless years of study to improve skills
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(How to Become an Actor)
Actor Top State & National Colleges
The Top State college for acting is LSU and/or Loyola. Top National Colleges for acting: 1. The Julliard School 2. SUNY-Purchase College 3. California Institute of Art(School of theatre) 4. New York University (Tisch School of Art) 5. American Conservatory Theatre
Tuition/Costs:
The estimated budget for a Julliard student for a nine-month academic year is $53,920 (including tuition, double room, books, supplies, etc.) Must be a High school graduate or have a G.E.D Application; Fee:$110 1-2 page Essay Letter of Recommendation; Minimum 1 Resume and Photograph (optional) Audition Transcript
(Drama Division Actor Training Program) (Tuition, Fees, and Expenses)
Tuition/Costs
Loyola University of New Orleans
College of Music + Fine Arts
The estimated average cost for a Loyola student for an academic year is $36,860(commuter) or $48,782(resident oncampus)-includes two 12 hour semesters, orientation fee, and cost of the 15 Meals per week plan Complete Loyola Undergraduate Application, which includes your transcript and a 500-word essay Audition and/or have a portfolio presentation Interview Resume and photo (head shot) Two letters of recommendation (Theatre Arts + Dance Audition Requirements) (Admission Requirements) (Undergraduate Tuition)
Tuition/Costs
California Institute of Art (School of Theatre)
Tuition for a California Institute of Art for an academic year is $39,976 for full-time enrollment, which covers instruction, facilities, etc. Complete CalArts Application, which includes High school/ Home school transcript, letters of Recommendation, and an Artist statement Audition (Live) Interview Resume and Photograph (Head shot) (Apply to CalArts) (Tuition and Fees) (Theatre Application Requirements)
Conclusion: Potential Income/ Projected Job Market
Median hourly wage: $17.44 (May 2010) Lowest hourly wage: $8.58 and Top: $64.04 (May 2010) Employment of actors is projected to grow 4% from 2010 to 2020 Intense Job Competition Work hours are irregular & long Large theaters are likely to provide more job opportunities
(Job Outlook) (Pay)
Works Cited
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