Take it to the streets – literally! A very entertaining and interesting career choice. A street performer is someone who provides on the spot work or entertainment to paying customers. You might have seen them at fairs, festivals or amusement parks giving henna tattoos, face painting or caricatures to the delight of fair goers or passerby’s. If you have ever passed someone playing an instrument while onlookers toss coins and cash into their instrument case, you have witnessed a street performer.
If you have a talent that you can perform on the spot such as balloon animals, magic tricks or juggling that is entertaining to others then you too can be a street performer. You don’t need any special degrees or training to perform. All you need is a talent, an outgoing friendly personality and a permit. Yes a permit or license.
In order to be legal you will need to apply to the local government of the town you wish to do business in for a permit and or license. There you will find out what restrictions may be imposed on a street performer. Some types of performances or materials may be banned or require special approvals so be sure to do your homework and ask questions. You should also register with the state and federal governments to really keep things legit as a business owner so don’t skirt the issue – a street performer is a business owner in the field of entertainment.
Once you have your license/permit you are ready for action. Make sure comply with all town regulations in order to stay in business. Now find your talent and share it with the world!
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Bingo Caller
Bingo is a very popular game played by millions worldwide. I have enjoyed the game myself from time to time. All you need to do is be the first to get a certain pattern on your bingo card by marking off the numbers called by a bingo caller and the pot is yours. The popularity of this game makes the prospect of finding work as a Bingo Caller fruitful.
What does it take to be a successful Bingo Caller? A sense of humor in order to keep game lively and entertaining – you can’t have people falling asleep during the game. You will need to be a bit of an entertainer as jokes and commentary are common and expected in bingo halls. You will need to have confidence in yourself and thick skin. There will be booing and cheers alike so go with the flow. A love for working with people and a desire to meet and mingle with people of many backgrounds is a must. A keen eye for observation is needed since some people hold up their Bingo cards as opposed to calling out “BINGO” when they have won. Of course it goes without saying that you will need to have clear pronunciation in order to call out those number/letter combinations.
Is training necessary in order to become a Bingo Caller? Yes and no. Some facilities offer in house training while some states like Virginia offer training through their Department of Charitable Gambling. Others will give you a shot with no formal training while some will offer you a chance after working for a certain amount of time with an experienced caller.
What hours will a Bingo Caller work? Since many venues are open 24 hours 7 days a week 52 weeks a year your 40 hour week will not be broken into days with a typical 9 to 5 time slot. Flexibility is the key with this line of work as evenings, weekends, split shifts and holidays are highly plausible.
Where will you find a job? A Bingo Caller can find work on a cruise ship, at independent Bingo clubs and casinos. It is typical that local churches usually provide bingo calling in house and do not hire out but you never know.
What does it take to be a successful Bingo Caller? A sense of humor in order to keep game lively and entertaining – you can’t have people falling asleep during the game. You will need to be a bit of an entertainer as jokes and commentary are common and expected in bingo halls. You will need to have confidence in yourself and thick skin. There will be booing and cheers alike so go with the flow. A love for working with people and a desire to meet and mingle with people of many backgrounds is a must. A keen eye for observation is needed since some people hold up their Bingo cards as opposed to calling out “BINGO” when they have won. Of course it goes without saying that you will need to have clear pronunciation in order to call out those number/letter combinations.
Is training necessary in order to become a Bingo Caller? Yes and no. Some facilities offer in house training while some states like Virginia offer training through their Department of Charitable Gambling. Others will give you a shot with no formal training while some will offer you a chance after working for a certain amount of time with an experienced caller.
What hours will a Bingo Caller work? Since many venues are open 24 hours 7 days a week 52 weeks a year your 40 hour week will not be broken into days with a typical 9 to 5 time slot. Flexibility is the key with this line of work as evenings, weekends, split shifts and holidays are highly plausible.
Where will you find a job? A Bingo Caller can find work on a cruise ship, at independent Bingo clubs and casinos. It is typical that local churches usually provide bingo calling in house and do not hire out but you never know.
Voice Over Actor
If you have a voice and an interest in acting then voice over acting may be for you. A voice over actor is someone who provides the voice for visual elements in a movie or commercial. Think of the voice of “KIT” in Knight Rider or “Charlie” in Charlie’s Angels or even the distinct “GRRRRRRREAT” from Tony the Tiger who is the mascot for Frosted Flakes. It’s like acting without the makeup and costumes.
There is considerable competition for voice over jobs. Many actors and actresses with distinctive voices are sought after for this type of work but that doesn’t mean it will be impossible to find work. It’s not only Hollywood who is looking for voice over actors, local businesses look for voice over actors to record their commercials to be aired on radio stations. Many websites use voice over actors to add personality to their site. Who knows, you may be the next Toucan Sam for a new and upcoming dot com company. The possibilities are endless. Someone had to provide the voice for books on tape why can’t it be you?
A job may be for a 30 second commercial, a full length movie or anything in between. Sometimes the voice over actor is expected to come up with their own interpretation of how a voice should come across based on the script but often times the director will suggest various ways to present the lines in order to meet the needs of the client.
A voice over actor can spend hours in a recording studio reading and re-reading lines until the director is satisfied with the finished product. You must be patient, flexible and ready for anything because it is not unusual for you to receive the script the day of the recording.
How do you get a sweet gig like this? A professional voice over actor will rely on an agent to find them work. To break into this arena it is really important for you to create a demo tape of various voice styles and submit it to agencies.
If you want to brush up on your skills you could take a course or two at one of the many voice over schools out there. If you type “voice over training” in your browser and hit “search” you will find a plethora of schools online. You could also hire a voice coach to help you develop your voice. Once you feel confident that you have the golden vocal chords to make a pretty penny and you have sent demo tapes to various agencies, it wouldn’t hurt to visit the online networking sites for voice over actors. Voices.com is an online networking arena where businesses connect with voice over actors.
There is considerable competition for voice over jobs. Many actors and actresses with distinctive voices are sought after for this type of work but that doesn’t mean it will be impossible to find work. It’s not only Hollywood who is looking for voice over actors, local businesses look for voice over actors to record their commercials to be aired on radio stations. Many websites use voice over actors to add personality to their site. Who knows, you may be the next Toucan Sam for a new and upcoming dot com company. The possibilities are endless. Someone had to provide the voice for books on tape why can’t it be you?
A job may be for a 30 second commercial, a full length movie or anything in between. Sometimes the voice over actor is expected to come up with their own interpretation of how a voice should come across based on the script but often times the director will suggest various ways to present the lines in order to meet the needs of the client.
A voice over actor can spend hours in a recording studio reading and re-reading lines until the director is satisfied with the finished product. You must be patient, flexible and ready for anything because it is not unusual for you to receive the script the day of the recording.
How do you get a sweet gig like this? A professional voice over actor will rely on an agent to find them work. To break into this arena it is really important for you to create a demo tape of various voice styles and submit it to agencies.
If you want to brush up on your skills you could take a course or two at one of the many voice over schools out there. If you type “voice over training” in your browser and hit “search” you will find a plethora of schools online. You could also hire a voice coach to help you develop your voice. Once you feel confident that you have the golden vocal chords to make a pretty penny and you have sent demo tapes to various agencies, it wouldn’t hurt to visit the online networking sites for voice over actors. Voices.com is an online networking arena where businesses connect with voice over actors.
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