Duties and Tasks

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
• practice the act
• dress in costumes to suit the act
• perform acts to entertain audiences
• perform illusions and tricks
• operating a puppet or puppets
• tell jokes and performing comical acts
• undertake dangerous acts.

Specialisations

Children's Entertainer
Circus Performer
Comedian
Magician
Puppeteer/Ventriloquist

Work Conditions

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.

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.

Related Industries

Creative and Performing Arts Activities

Labour Market

Information

Australian JobOutlook for Actors, Dancers and Other Entertainers

Vacancies

Australian JobSearch for Actors and Dancers (ALL AUSTRALIA)
Work Opportunities websites

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