Working in the entertainment industry can be a rollercoaster
of emotions, jobs, and especially money.
The life of a performer definitely comes with its challenges, but many
people are willing to go through the struggle, for the ultimate adrenaline rush
of being on stage.
Over the last couple of months, I have written about
different performers in the Tampa Bay area.
All of them being very talented and living the daily grind of a
performer. Not knowing if a contract is
going to be renewed, or when the next move is going to be, or when you are no
longer the “it” performer can be very scary.
But all of these performers love what they do and the money does not
matter. Exposure is a big key to success
but some performers choose to stay local and not take that next step into
stardom.
A performer in the entertainment industry myself, I have had
the pleasure of asking those around me why they do what they do. The most common answer is the love of being
on stage. The least common answer is
fame and fortune. Now do not get me
wrong, most people want financial stability, and that is very possible in the
local entertainment industry. According
to Salary.com, the average actor/performer in the Tampa Bay area makes on
average $47,311 per year (Salary.com, 2012) . This was surprising to me only because the
average income for a performer in Tampa, FL is higher then a performer in
Orlando, FL. Performers in Orlando, FL
make an average of $46,505 per year (Salary.com, 2012) .
You might be saying,
“I am a performer in Tampa and I don’t make nearly that much, what am I doing
wrong?” Well one thing that is important
to know is the importance of taking advantage of every opportunity. Most of my fellow performers work at multiple
theme parks, work in professional theater, they have bands, they sell CD’s, and
they play for weddings, parties, wherever they feel they can showcase their
talents. Doing this helps them
financially and it also helps them gain exposure.
I love what I do and feel Blessed everyday I get to work in
this industry. Money is not as important
to me as the joy I get from performing.
But I am just one person and one opinion. So, if you are looking for financial gain in
this industry, treat your craft as your business and market yourself to the
right places and the right people.
Salary.com.
(2012, January 1). Salary.com. Retrieved January 6, 2012, from
Salary.com:
http://swz.salary.com/SalaryWizard/Actor-Performer-Salary-Details-Orlando-FL.aspx
Salary.com. (2012, January 1). Salary.com. Retrieved
January 6, 2012, from Salary.com:
http://swz.salary.com/SalaryWizard/Actor-Performer-Salary-Details-Tampa-FL.aspx
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