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Actor/Actress
Overview Actors portray the role of persons in plays or in advertising commercials on TV, the movies, stage, or radio. Many actors perform only on a part-time basis while being employed in other kinds of work or while pursuing studies for a degree or certificate.
Training for acting positions can be obtained at dramatic art schools and colleges and universities offering bachelors' degrees in dramatic and theater arts. College curriculums usually include courses in liberal arts, stage, speech and movement, directing, playwriting, drama history and play production as well as practical acting courses. Local and regional theater experience is essential while you train.
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