If you want to be involved in the field of entertainment, learn as much as possible about its business side. Many newcomers to the industry focus only on learning how to perform and build up their skill sets, but you’ll also need to understand and work within the business’s structures in order to become a part of it.
Whether subtle or direct, most forms of entertainment offer commentary on social, political, economic and other issues. Often, this provides an ideal platform for presenting a narrative in hopes of sparking change.
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