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Requirement


  • Demonstrated ability, based on an audition or previous acting roles, is an important hiring criteria.
  • Acting programs are offered at universities, colleges and private acting schools.
  • Acting teachers usually require experience as actors.
  • Membership in a guild or union may be required.

Degrees Associated with This Career

Certificate
Diploma
Bachelor
Master

Degree Modifier

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Useful Experience/Skills

Entertainment
Innovation
Researching

Useful Secondary School Subjects

Art
English (Composition)
Drama
Music

Cape Breton University
Sydney, Nova Scotia, CA

Related Program(s):
Applied Theatre Bachelor
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Concordia University of Edmonton
Edmonton, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Drama (B.A. 3-years) Bachelor
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Toronto Film School
Toronto, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Acting for Film, TV and the Theatre Diploma
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University of the Highlands and Islands
Multi-campus, Scotland, GB

Related Program(s):
Theatre Industry Practice BA (Hons) Bachelor
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Bangor University
Bangor, Wales, GB

Related Program(s):
Welsh (Cymraeg), Theatre, and Media (BA) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Media and Drama (BA) Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
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Canadore College
North Bay, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Acting for Stage and Screen Diploma; Advanced
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Modified on January 26, 2022
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