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How to become a Drama Teacher

For those who love the craft of the stage as well as teaching students about their passion in life, becoming a drama teacher can be the most rewarding career imaginable. A thorough knowledge of all aspects of the thespian craft, however, along with the willingness to teach some non-related courses may be a prerequisite for employment. In order to become a teacher, it is necessary to attend a four-year...

How to Become an Announcer

Being an announcer for radio or television can be a rewarding career. It is a job that is considered to be in the field of Mass Communications or Journalism. You can choose to either find a job at a local radio station and stay there, or move up to "big market." The pay in big market is much more lucrative, but the competition is more fierce. I worked as a radio announcer for over 10 years in a commercial...

How to Become a Drama & Theatre Producer

A drama and theatre producer is someone who creates stage entertainment. The producer is responsible for bringing the play to life from start to finish. Hiring on and off-stage staff, securing a place to perform the play, raising money to put it on, marketing it to its potential audience, and more are all parts of the very complex and busy job of the drama and theatre producer.     Education...

How to Become an Actor

Acting is a glamorous career. In a recent survey, it was estimated that perhaps 50% of the general population wanted to pursue this career at one time. They picture themselves as a Hollywood star, walking the red carpet on Academy Awards night. But it is not all glamor and few find their way to the "big time." So how do you become an actor? There are actually several paths to this potentially lucrative...