Should I be a screen actor?

Do you want to strut down the infamous red carpet as reporters fight for your attention?

Becoming an actor is one way to get yourself into the spotlight! But how do you know becoming an actor is the right pathway for you?

• Interpret and portray characters through art mediums to entertain audiences

• Use facial and body language to illustrate characters' emotions and thoughts

• Engage in research activities to enhance character role (shadowing, reading, etc.)

• Collaborate with team (film writer, director, etc.) to understand the role being portrayed

• Improvise and adjust to changing filming conditions

GLOBAL

Depending on the culture, language, and society, actors can plant their roots in any country around the globe. There are hubs in India, Canada, and the UK.

UNITED STATES

There are major hubs for actors in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York, and Atlanta.

You will love it if you have...

• Creativity: use your imagination and energy to bring writing to life

• Empathy: understand other people's emotions and feelings

• Adaptability: adjust behaviour to reflect the changing environment and team expectations

• Reading skills: enjoy practicing lines repeatedly to successfully memorize all content

You'll hate it if you are not...

• Flexible: actors tend to work long hours, often on the weekends

• Patient: you'll need to submit multiple auditions on a continuous basis

• A communicator: you'll need to use diverse communication tools to engage with different people

• Willing to take risks: actors often need to maintain a side job in the early stages of their career and lack job security

In Canada, the average salary for actors is $59,855 CAD.

In the United States, the average salary for actors is $57,778 USD.

• Happiness

• Tranquility

• Excitement

• Entertainment

• A sense of belonging

• A community (think about the Marvel, Sony, and Disney worlds)

Does acting sound like your type of career?