Actor

An actor is a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television.


The responsibilities of an actor is listed below:

• Do not rehearse or perform without a signed contract
  
• Give your best possible performance; maintain performance as directed or choreographed; make no unauthorized changes in costume, make-up or hairstyle; take proper care of all costumes; and appear at curtain calls as directed
• Be on time for rehearsals and the scheduled half-hour. Notify the stage manager before half-hour if you are ill or unable to reach the theatre on time. Observe the rules as posted on the callboard and fully cooperate with the stage manager. Consult the deputy or stage manager in case of disputes. If disagreements cannot be resolved by the deputy and/or stage manager, you have recourse to the staff, Equity executives, the Regional Boards, and, ultimately, to the Council

Actors earn $52,478 annually.


To become an actor you have to do the following steps:

1. Study acting at a university or arts academy.
   
2. Get to a big city.
   
3. Get web exposure.

Reference
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Responsibilities
Actor/Performer Salaries from Salary.com
How to Become an Actor from Wikihow