Many of these workers write their own scripts. Most entertainers and actors have a second job to support themselves. Actors is in the Art, Media, and Communications Career Cluster. Occasionally judge the distance between objects, such as props Occasionally need to see the difference between colors Occasionally need to see nearby objects clearly, as when reading a script Occasionally need to see distant objects clearly, such as cue cards Occasionally use arms and hands to reach for and handle objects, such as props Occasionally use fingers to pick up small objects Occasionally need to watch a large area, such as the movie set, while focusing on one point, such as another actor Work Setting Actors and entertainers usually work indoors. Occasionally they work outdoors where they are exposed to the weather.
Actors typically work weekends and evenings.
They spend many hours in repetitive rehearsals and memorizing lines. Once the show opens, they usually work more regular hours, about 30 per week. Acting requires persistence, talent, and hard work. Actors spend a lot of time waiting to audition and to hear about parts. Actors sometimes travel extensively.