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Employment of actors is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2010.

Although a growing number of people will aspire to enter this profession, many will leave the field early because the work, when it is available, is hard, the hours are long, and the pay is low. Despite faster-than-average employment growth, competition for jobs will be stiff, in part because of the large number of highly trained and talented actors auditioning for roles. Only performers with the most stamina and talent will regularly find employment. Job opportunities in acting will continue to grow because of expanded use of cable TV, home movie rentals and public demand for more live productions.

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