The MA Performing Arts is gaining a lot of importance in recent years, the demand for the performing arts has seen a steady increase in the last 5 to 10 years. Due to the increase in demand there are a good number of job roles being created in this domain.
The present article tries to explain some of these job roles that are available for MA Performing Arts students.
Actor
As an actor one is needed to be tenacious and determined to succeed as an actor, willing to gain any kind of experience and grasp any and every opportunity.
Role of an Actor
As an actor one is required to communicate a character or situations to an audience through speech body language and movement. They are responsible to work according to the writer and follow instructions given by the director in an act or a scene.
Responsibilities of an Actor
As an actor one is needed to:
- Job seek and network
- Coordinate with an agent
- Prepare for and attend auditions
- Learn lines and rehearse
- Research or undertake activities to help prepare for a part
- Discuss interpretation and delivery with other members of the company and the director
- Perform for live audience
- Perform in a studio or on location for film, television, internet and radio broadcast
- Do voice overs for advertisements of record audiobooks
- Manage the performance area, costumes and props
- Undertake activities associated with touring, such as driving van and get-ins and get outs at theatres
- Coordinate with venue managers and accommodation providers
- Work as a walk-on or extra for television or film
Earning Potential
There are no fixed salaries for actors, they are basically paid as daily wages. The more is the popularity; the more is the wage per day. So, actors remuneration depends on their popularity and fame.
Community Arts Worker
The community arts worker uses their artistic flair and strong interpersonal skills to engage in the local communities and deliver creative projects in forms such as craft, dance and film.
