Entertainer jobs

What they engage in

Live performances of a variety of artistic and creative works, such as music, dance, comedy, theater, and circus acts, are given by entertainers for the benefit of audiences. They develop personalities, performing styles, or other abilities; compose routines for their act; practice those routines; build costumes and props to go along with their act; and finally, execute their act live. Some performers will fool the audience with illusions or tricks, some will handle puppets, yet others will make jokes and put on comedic skits. They may do their act for big paying crowds in entertainment venues or for small private audiences at events such as children's parties or other such festivities. Either way, they get paid for their time.

Conditions of employment

Performers may be seen in a wide range of settings. It's possible that some people may work in their chosen area for a specific performing arts organization on a full-time basis. Others could take on work on a temporary or contract basis, focusing on a single piece for a certain period of time before moving on to other employment opportunities (sometimes in a completely different industry). Many people who work in the entertainment industry do so either occasionally or on a part-time basis, meaning that they need other sources of income to make ends meet. Some performers in the entertainment industry choose to take their show on the road, traveling around the state, the nation, or even the world in order to perform for new audiences in a variety of settings. They are often required to work under demanding situations while adhering to stringent deadlines. Many people who work in the entertainment industry do not have a steady source of income; rather, they are compensated with a cut of the profits earned by entertainment venues, the amount of which might shift based on the number of people that attend.

Instruments and technological advances

Performers put on make-up, costumes, and employ a variety of additional props. Aside from that, they could also work on or with sets, as well as with sound and lighting equipment. Performers in the entertainment industry may sometimes make use of circus apparatus, such as unicycles, trapezes, stilts, or juggling balls. Additionally, there are others who play musical instruments. In order to carry out the necessary administrative activities in advance of a performance, the majority of performers will need to be familiar with the use of office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

HOW DO I COME TO BE ONE OF THEM?

Education and vocational instruction

It is possible to work in the entertainment industry as a variety artist or entertainer even if you do not possess any official credentials. However, if you have a natural aptitude or skill, or if you receive formal training or a certification in performing arts, theater, acting, circus performance, dance, music, or singing or another field that is similar to this one, your chances of being hired for this job may be better.

Across the state of Western Australia, there are several recognized training organizations that provide opportunities for students to pursue vocational education and training certifications in the music industry (performance) and performing arts. Explore available classes on the Jobs and Skills WA- external site and do a search on the My Skills- external site website to identify the location of the registered provider that is located closest to you.