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The excitement, the energy and the attitude
This includes arts like drama, dance, live art, mime and puppetry. You may also consider a career behind the scenes in areas like arts management, theatre, set and stage design and costume design.

How tough is it in the performing arts?
What work is there?
What about other careers in the theatre?
There are a number of technical roles in the theatre such as lighting, stagecraft or sound. Drama can also lead to careers in stage management, directing, theatre management or administration.

And how about a career in dance?

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