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Performing Arts Pathway
Overview » Industry Pathways » Performing Arts 
Workers in the Performing Arts pathway are likely to enjoy:
- Working with creative ideas and creative people.
- Sometimes working alone to prepare, but also working as part of a team when necessary.
- Working in front of an audience.
- Being physically active and moving around.
- Working evenings and weekends to meet deadlines.
Performing Arts pathway tips:
- Try out for school projects that relate to creative expression such as plays, the orchestra or choral group, cheerleading, or the debating team.
- Take the time to learn a musical instrument and participate in some recitals to obtain experience performing in front of others.
- Get hands-on experience by volunteering at your local community television cable access station.
- Get on-the-job experience through an internship and post-secondary training in your area of interest.
The Performing Arts pathway contains a variety of careers based on specific knowledge, skill-sets, and necessary educational requirements. Those who enter careers in this pathway tend to have strong interests in being on stage, on television or in front of the camera. Many also work behind the scenes to support the final product on stage, in a movie, or on TV. They are creative and hard working people who have great dreams of hitting the performing arts jackpot!
This pathway has some of the most exciting and enjoyable occupations- very hard to obtain, but far from impossible. The bigger you dream, the harder you study, and the more determined you are, the better your chances at someday snagging an Emmy, Grammy, Tony, or Oscar. Are you ready for your close-up?
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