Research Activity: Careers

Occupation Profile Page

Occupation

Name: ________________________

Actors

Tell us about the

job using the
description on the
profile page
(Summarize the
description in
your own words)

Play many parts in stage, television, radio, video, and

motion picture production. Play serious or comic role by
speech.

What else is this

job called?

Wire Walker, Theatrical trouper, Voice actor, and etc.

If your occupation
has a video, watch
it.
Summarize what
you learned about
this occupation
from the video.
What cluster is
this occupation
(job) a part of?
List what they do.

I learned that actors have to memorize their lines to

perform in stage or in movies.

Norris, 2015

Thrill Performer

Construct puppets and ventriloquist

dummies, and sew accessory clothing,
using hand tools and machines.
Perform original and stock tricks of
illusion to entertain and mystify
audiences, occasionally including
audience members as participants.
Dress in comical clown costumes and
makeup, and perform comedy routines to
entertain audiences.
Manipulate strings, wires, rods, or fingers
to animate puppets or dummies in
synchronization with talking, singing, or
recorded programs.
Introduce performances and performers
to stimulate excitement and coordinate
smooth transition of acts during events.

Research Activity: Careers

Occupation Profile Page

Name: ________________________

Tell jokes, perform comic dances, songs

and skits, impersonate mannerisms and
voices of others, contort face, and use
other devices to amuse audiences.
Prepare and perform action stunts for
motion picture, television, or stage
productions.
Write original or adapted material for
dramas, comedies, puppet shows,
narration, or other performances.
Promote productions using means such as
interviews about plays or movies.
Read from scripts or books to narrate
action or to inform or entertain
audiences, utilizing few or no stage props.
List their
interests.

Artistic interests, but also prefer

Enterprising environments.

List their work

values.
List the things
they need to
know.
List the things
they need to be
able to do.
What preparation
is required?

$53/hours

List the common

college majors.
List the industries
that employ this
occupation.
List similar
occupations.

Norris, 2015

Fine Arts, English Language, Psychology,

Communications and Media, and Sociology and
Anthropology.
Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Social
Perceptiveness, Active Listening, Critical Thinking,
Monitoring, and Coordination.
These occupations usually require a high school
diploma
Acting, Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General,
Directing and Theatrical Production, and
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Motion Picture and Video Industries, Performing Arts
Companies, Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping,
and pay, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers,
Amusement Parks and Arcades, and Radio and
Television Broadcasting.
Dancers, Choreographers, Music Directors, Music
Composers and Arrangers, Singer, Musician,
Instrumental, and Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers.

Research Activity: Careers

Occupation Profile Page

Norris, 2015

Name: ________________________