Actors, comedians and circus performers

NOC

53121

perform in motion picture, television, theatre, radio productions, and circuses to entertain a variety of audiences.

Full NOC Description

Actors, comedians and circus performers perform roles and circus skills in circuses, motion picture, television, theatre and radio productions to entertain a variety of audiences. They are employed by motion picture, television, circuses, theatre and other production companies. This unit group includes acting teachers employed by private acting schools.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Actors and comedians

Study and rehearse lines, gestures and expressions to interpret a role

Portray roles in video or motion picture productions, television shows, theatre productions, radio dramas, commercials and other productions or perform the narration

Sing or dance as required by specific roles

Perform comedy acts in nightclubs alone or as members of comedy troupes

Improvise a role.

Acting teachers

Train students in interpretation of scripts, speech, movement, and dramatic theory

Prepare acting students for specific auditions and performances.

Circus performers

Perform a variety of acts intended to amaze, thrill, and engage audiences

Conceptualize and choreograph original performances

Study and perform acrobatic and aerial skills required by specific circus shows.

May participate in the development of a director or ringmaster's vision

Also Known As

acrobat
acting teacher - private or studio
actor/actress
circus performer
clown

comedian

drama teacher - private or studio

narrator

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Demonstrated ability, based on an audition or previous acting or circus roles, is an important hiring criteria.

Circus performers and acrobats may require a period of study at a circus school.

Acting programs are offered at universities, colleges and private acting schools.

Acting teachers usually require experience as actors.

Membership in a guild or union may be required.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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38.9%

Female

61.1%

Male

Employment by age

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15-24

0.0%

25-34

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35-44

0.0%

45-54

0.0%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

38.9%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

0.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

33.3%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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50.0%

Arts, entertainment and recreation

22.2%

Educational services

16.7%

Information and cultural industries

11.1%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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Northeast

50.00%

Southeast

22.20%

Southwest

N/A

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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