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What’s it like to be an Entertainer?
Entertainers captivate, amuse or thrill an audience with dramatic, musical and
other performances. They may perform a variety of tasks depending on their
area of expertise.
Entertainers must be prepared to work irregular hours and spend long periods
practising and rehearsing. Some entertainers work in areas unrelated to
entertaining to support themselves financially.
How much can I expect to earn?
Earnings data based on the Employee Earnings, Benefits and Trade Union
Membership survey by the Australian Bureau of Statistics is either unavailable
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Personal requirements
- flair for entertainment
- good communication skills
- able to concentrate for long periods
- self-confidence, motivation, dedication and determination
- stamina to perform at peak level.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Skilled Non-trade Jobs
These jobs do not usually require completion of secondary education, however
further part-time study such as a Certificate III or IV, and on-the-job
training, may be required.
Para Professional Jobs
Jobs in this group usually require completion of secondary education and/or
completion of some further study of a vocational nature, such as a Diploma or
an Advanced Diploma.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Performing Arts
School subjects that include some aspect of the PERFORMING ARTS provide a
useful background to these jobs. In some cases a performing arts subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of an Entertainer
Entertainers may perform some or all of the following tasks:
- create acts and performance routines
- develop a special character such as a clown or fairy
- practise the act
- dress in costumes to suit the act
- perform acts to entertain audiences
- perform illusions and tricks
- operate a puppet or puppets
- tell jokes and perform comical acts
- undertake dangerous acts.
Specialisations
Children’s Entertainer
A children’s entertainer entertains children by performing tricks and
routines, including dancing, acting, music, stunts, magical illusions,
storytelling and juggling. Children’s entertainers may perform as a character,
such as a clown or fairy, using a variety of styles, or they may specialise in
one particular type of performance.
Puppeteer/Ventriloquist
A puppeteer/ventriloquist entertains an audience by operating a puppet or
puppets to create characters. Puppeteers and ventriloquists control puppets
and props through the use of strings, rods and wires or simply by using their
own hands. They may perform solo or as a member of a group to create
characters and stories.
Magician
A magician makes objects and people appear, vanish, transform and move by
performing illusions that seem impossible to their audience. Magicians use
‘sleight of hand’ (skillful manipulation of objects), misdirection (diverting
the audience’s attention away from a crucial manoeuvre) and special equipment
to achieve the effect of magic.
Circus Performer
A circus performer undertakes captivating acts in order to entertain an
audience, such as acrobatics, humour and feats of strength. They perform
either solo or as a member of a group. Some acts are potentially dangerous or
physically strenuous. Circus performers aim to achieve the greatest visual
impact with the smallest safety risk.
Comedian
A comedian entertains an audience by telling jokes and performing satirical or
comical acts. There are many types of comedians, including clowns, mimes and
stand-up. Comedians may perform using a variety of styles, or they may
specialise in one particular comic style.