Also called: Circus Artistic Director
Leads the creative vision of a big live show, like a Cirque du Soleil production in Las Vegas.
Artistic directors keep a show at its best night after night, coach performers, cast new acts, and approve changes to lighting, music, and choreography.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 12 years after high school. Years as a performer or director in circus, dance, or theater.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Theater, Dance, Performing Arts.
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection; estimate based on related occupations.
Low risk for 10 years. AI can help with scheduling and lighting cues, but coaching performers and keeping a live show sharp nightly stays human.
Classes: Dance, Theater, Music, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2012.
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