I understand the unemployment rate for actors is something like 85%. Depressing! And a little surprising, given the range of careers available to people who have the ability to make others suspend their disbelief. I think these people must not be thinking outside of the box: those communication skills come in handy not just on the stage, but in sales, PR/advertising, public speaking, teaching, and politics! The following list is compiled in honor of the many people in my life who abandoned careers on the board in order to pursue more "stable" careers. It's never too late, guys!
- Actor - film, television, theater, local theater, advertising (venues = major theater, local/regional theater, production studios, dinner theater)
- Personality - anchor, commentator, talk show host, podcast host, etc.
- Entertainer - singer, dancer, magician, etc. (venues = local theater, cruise ships, amusement parks)
- Directing/producing
- Theater management
- Costumes/makeup
- Usher
- Technician - camera, lighting, audio, set design, film editing
- Stagehand
- Ticket sales/brokering
- Casting agent/Talent Scout
- Radio DJ
- Voice acting/voiceovers
- Audio book reader
- Teacher/Coach - drama, public speaking, training, communications
- Screenwriter/Playwright
- Journalist/writer/critic - film, drama
- Historical Reenactor.
- Children's Entertainer - storyteller, puppeteer, clown
- Public Speaking - instructional, motivational
- Sales
- PR/advertising
- Politics
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