{"id":4042,"date":"2022-08-04T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/partywizz.com\/blog\/?p=4042"},"modified":"2023-02-10T10:42:32","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T10:42:32","slug":"becoming-an-entertainer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/partywizz.com\/blog\/entertainers\/becoming-an-entertainer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to become a professional entertainer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re passionate about performing arts, and dream of turning that passion into a career, then this article is for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The entertainment industry is hugely competitive, so you\u2019ll need to have a natural talent or be prepared to train hard.&nbsp; In fact, whether you\u2019re naturally talented or not, you\u2019ll still need to spend a lot of time practising, honing your skills and learning from your mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-c714ba4d-1776-44ae-bf8b-5eec3b2aae38\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-c714ba4d-1776-44ae-bf8b-5eec3b2aae38\" id=\"hs-cta-c714ba4d-1776-44ae-bf8b-5eec3b2aae38\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/3811420\/c714ba4d-1776-44ae-bf8b-5eec3b2aae38\" ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-c714ba4d-1776-44ae-bf8b-5eec3b2aae38\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/3811420\/c714ba4d-1776-44ae-bf8b-5eec3b2aae38.png\"  alt=\"&gt;&gt; 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Getting on stage in front of an audience requires a considerable amount of confidence and self-esteem as you are inviting others to judge your talent.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if your confidence needs a boost, there\u2019s a lot you can do to improve it.&nbsp; Joining an amateur dramatic society, orchestra or dance group will help, as will entering talent contests or competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Creativity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most entertainers are self-employed and will need to write their own scripts and choreograph their own performances.&nbsp; You must be able to develop original shows and think of creative ways in which to express yourself to an audience.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Discipline<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Working as a professional in the world of entertainment requires excellent planning and time management skills. &nbsp; In a production environment it\u2019s imperative that you are aware of deadlines and can manage your schedule to accommodate multiple projects or tasks, including juggling a second job if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Perseverance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For most people, getting into the entertainment industry will require continuous effort.&nbsp; If you\u2019re determined to succeed, you will need to be persistent.&nbsp; No matter how many unsuccessful auditions you attend, you have to keep going; one day, you will be selected \u2013 but only if you persevere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Resilience<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is often confused with perseverance.&nbsp; However, resilience refers to our ability to bounce back in the face of adversity.&nbsp; For an entertainer this might mean multiple rejections, having your comedy routine fall flat, or fluffing a note during a solo.&nbsp; However, if you can put your feelings aside when you suffer a setback, learn from it, and move on to the next opportunity, you will become more resilient and adaptable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313083614\/Screenshot-2022-08-02-at-10.57.39-1024x681.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313083614\/Screenshot-2022-08-02-at-10.57.39-1024x681.png 1024w, https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313083614\/Screenshot-2022-08-02-at-10.57.39-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313083614\/Screenshot-2022-08-02-at-10.57.39-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313083614\/Screenshot-2022-08-02-at-10.57.39.png 1266w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skills &amp; Qualifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Interpersonal skills<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having good interpersonal skills is vital.&nbsp; Clearly you need to interact well with your audience, but you will also need to communicate with potential clients, venue managers, other entertainers and, in the longer term, fans.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you are in the spotlight, everything you say or do is judged, not just your entertaining skills, so no matter how bad your day may have been, take a deep breath, smile and think before you speak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While you don\u2019t need any formal qualifications to become an entertainer, there are several colleges and universities where you can study performing arts:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>RADA \u2013 Royal Academy of Dramatic Art<\/li><li>LAMDA \u2013 London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art<\/li><li>LIPA \u2013 Liverpool Institute for Performing Art<\/li><li>Royal Academy of Music<\/li><li>BIMM &#8211; British and Irish Modern Music Institute (based in Dublin and UK).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Bear in mind, however, that while these colleges are renowned for their excellence, entry onto their courses is very competitive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Alternative routes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many entertainers are self-taught.&nbsp; To gain experience as an entertainer you could:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Offer your skills for free at a charity event or elderly day-care centre&nbsp;<\/li><li>Take part in a talent contest or open-mic event<\/li><li>Join an amateur dramatic society<\/li><li>Offer to help at a children\u2019s drama club<\/li><li>Perform at a local fete, street performance or fringe festival<\/li><li>Network with other aspiring entertainers<\/li><li>Volunteer at a holiday camp or theme park.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313083615\/Screenshot-2022-08-02-at-10.57.50-1024x681.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313083615\/Screenshot-2022-08-02-at-10.57.50-1024x681.png 1024w, https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313083615\/Screenshot-2022-08-02-at-10.57.50-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313083615\/Screenshot-2022-08-02-at-10.57.50-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313083615\/Screenshot-2022-08-02-at-10.57.50.png 1260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Marketing yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve dedicated an entier article on <a href=\"https:\/\/partywizz.com\/blog\/entertainers\/get-more-gigs-entertainer\/\">how to get more gigs<\/a>. However, here are some of the key points: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Business cards<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re doing a gig and someone is interested in booking you, a business card is so much more professional than scribbling your mobile number or email on a scrap of paper, and it\u2019s much less likely to get mislaid.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Everyone needs to start somewhere, but once you\u2019ve put yourself out there and become known in the local area, it\u2019s time to start marketing yourself and making some cash.&nbsp; OK, so you could hire an agent, but there are less costly ways to promote your business including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the skills to create your own website, this is a great money-saving option.&nbsp; However, it is well worth paying an expert to create a website where you can promote your business and where clients can make bookings.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also consider advertising your talents on a website such as Party Wizz.com, which partners with quality professionals to provide its clients with the best hand-picked and vetted entertainers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Social media<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Building a fan base on social media will be critical to your success by enabling you to engage and communicate with fans.&nbsp; Amassing a social media following is, however, reliant on much more than simply creating a fan page and posting photographs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Less is more<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a good social media presence on a couple of platforms is more effective than stretching yourself too thinly across multiple sites. &nbsp; Your rule of thumb should always be to do only the number of sites you can do well.&nbsp; When you have decided which sites to post on, make sure you link them for 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