1. By: Lauren Thalheimer

2.  They act in movies, T.V., onstage, or on the radio  They express ideas in theater  Hours can be long and irregular  They work under constant pressure  For complicated roles they will research their characters traits and circumstances

3.  They also work in cabarets, nightclubs and theme parks  To succeed they need patience and commitment  Some do voice over’s and narration

4.  The annual salary is unknown  The hourly wage is around $22.68

5.  Need experience with acting  Take formal dramatic training  Many get a master of fine arts degree

6.  Growth potential is 14.9% per year from 2004 to 2014

7.  The outlook is stable

8.  Stage manager  Puppeteer  Talent agent  Casting director  Voice-over performer

9. In the first photo an actor is being told what to do by his director. In the second photo it appears that there is a play and there are 2 actors on stage.

10. “The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen.”