Actress
(Female, Age 32) from Beacon, NY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Actress |
|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Beacon, NY |
| Years Experience | 16 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
I work for myself, I am self-employed.
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
Actress in film.
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
health insurance from husband
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
under compensated for time
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
I work with many people, including casting directors, directors, other actors and promotional people. I love my job because I get to meet so many people.
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
I work at home on my computer.
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 1
Benefits: 8
Hours: 2
Co-Workers: 6
Supervisors: 6
Job Title: 7
Level of Responsibility: 3
The Actual Work: 4
A day in the life of…
Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:
| 5am to 6am | |
| 6am to 7am | |
| 7am to 8am | Sleeping (or if shooting , have an early call time, or workout). Most of the time I sleep until noon, unless i have a morning audition, workout class, or need to be on call for something. |
| 8am to 9am | Sleeping -again I sleep until 11 or noon most mornings. |
| 9am to 10am | Sleeping ..Sometimes I get up early to check my email, but most of the time..I sleep until the early afternoon, as I am a night owl. |
| 10am to 11am | Sleeping or waking. |
| 11am to 12pm | Wake up and work out. Check emails for any upcoming auditions. Make phone calls. Check web for any auditions. Make lists of people to call, things to do. You have to be very organized to make this career workout. |
| 12pm to 1pm | Lunch and phone calls, for auditions or confirmation of prior bookings or work. |
| 1pm to 2pm | Continue networking |
| 2pm to 3pm | Networking.or afternoon auditions from 2-5 |
| 3pm to 4pm | Gym or networking |
| 4pm to 5pm | Networking |
| 5pm to 6pm | Dinner |
| 6pm to 7pm | Continue online work |
| 7pm to 8pm | Done! Watch television or movies as research or go see play in NYC. |
| 8pm to 9pm | Watching… |
| 9pm to 10pm | Watching television for research for roles. |
| 10pm to 11pm | Or reading scripts , to find new roles. |
| 11pm to 12am | TV/Sleep I sometime stay up really late reading, or reading scripts. The more tv/film I watch, the more I learn about what works acting wise and who is being cast. |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
I find work through my website, and online auditions as well as networking (phone calls)
What was the application process?
I spend many hours networking and auditioning.
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
Yes, I had video auditions as well as in person auditions. I have to reaudition for almost every role that I play. So I interview over and over again.
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
I am asked about prior projects, and dates of appearances as well as experience.
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes, I had a great education and have a solid base for a great career.
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
Yes, I have my Bachelors in Musical Theatre, and have had many classes past my Bachelors. I am training in the field at all times by reading and staying up with current films and projects.
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
Yes, I learned the core requirements to be a good actress and find success in theatre and film.
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
I never interned.
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Scour the entertainment newspapers, online websites, send your photos and resumes out, and network!!!
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
Theatrical training, a degree in theatre and music, and an open mind.
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
YEs
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
Auditon for everything, just to get in front of an audience or camera.
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
Yes, I am pursuing film and television, and always will.
What are your current career goals?
I would love to be cast on an episodic television show for HBO or a popular cable network. I wish also to continue in film as well.
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
I love it, and wish anyone who pursues acting the best in following their dreams and wishes.
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | actress | 16 years | fluctuates | I have always worked for myself as an actress, so I have been self employed for many years. |
| Prior Job 2 |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:3
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
3 | SUNY Fredonia | BFA Musical Theatre |
| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
n/a |
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