How do I become a actor
Get qualified to work as a actor with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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Common questions
In Australia, a full time Actor generally earns $1,000 per week ($52,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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There are currently 1,600 people working as an Actor in Australia. The number of people in this industry has remained steady over the last five years. Actors may find work in all areas of Australia but are more likely to secure a role in larger cities where film, television and theatre productions are based.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re thinking of becoming an Actor you could enrol in a Certificate III in Community Dance, Theatre and Events (Acting). This course will help you to develop your acting, audition and performance skills. You could also try a Diploma of Musical Theatre which addresses jazz, contemporary dance, singing and acting. You might also consider an Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media or an Advanced Diploma of Acting for Contemporary Screen Media.
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Actor careers
An Actor performs a character role in a film, on television or in a live theatre or musical production. You’ll usually act in a role using a script but some roles may require improvisation. Actors often have to change their appearance or put on a different voice for their role. You might spend a lot of time reading scripts, auditioning for roles and rehearsing your part in preparation for your acting performance.
Being an Actor requires a strong stage presence and an ability to hold an audience’s attention. You’ll need to be flexible and be able to think on your feet. An Actor needs to be creative and bring a lot of energy to their role. You’ll need to be able to learn your lines and memorise a script. Actors need to be determined because you’ll have to attend a lot of auditions before securing a role.
