Reference Information: Actors, directors, and producers

(D.O.T. 139.167;150 except .027-014; 159.041 .044, .047, .067, .117, .167-010 through -022, .267, .341, .344-010, -014, .347 except -010, .367, .647 except -018; 184.117-010,.162,.167-014,-022,-034; 187.167-174,-178, -182; 961.364 .667-014; 962.162-010, .167-014)

Significant Points

Aspiring actors face frequent rejections when auditioning for work and long periods of unemployment between jobs; competition for roles is extremely keen because the glamour associated with this profession attracts large numbers of individuals.

While formal training is helpful, experience and talent are more critical for success.

Nature of the Work

Actors, directors, and producers include stage and screen ...

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