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Actors and Comedians  (NOC 5135)
Montréal Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Actors and comedians perform roles in motion picture, television, theatre and radio productions to entertain a variety of audiences. They are employed by motion picture, television, theatre and other production companies. This unit group includes acting teachers employed by private acting schools.

acting teacher – private or studio, actor/actress, comedian, drama teacher, narrator.

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Actors and comedians perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Study and rehearse lines, gestures and expressions to interpret a role
  • Portray roles in video or motion picture productions, television shows, theatre productions, radio dramas, commercials and other productions or perform the narration
  • Sing or dance as required by specific roles
  • Perform comedy acts in nightclubs alone or as members of comedy troupes
  • Improvise a role.
Acting teachers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Train students in interpretation of scripts, speech, movement, and dramatic theory
  • Prepare acting students for specific auditions and performances.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Montréal, L'Île-Bizard

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Outlook & Prospects for Actors and Comedians in Montréal Region

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Local Employment Potential Information

Table on the employment potential for Actors and Comedians in Montréal Region as well as in the rest of the Québec.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Montréal Region Fair 2012-11-21

For the 2012 - 2014 period, job opportunities in the Montreal region are expected to be fair for this occupation.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Please consult the Québec and Canada tabs for more useful information related to outlook.