Entertainment

Not to be confused with Entertainer.

The Entertainment career track is one of the ten basic career tracks in The Sims, The Sims 2: FreeTime and The Sims 4.. In The Sims 2: FreeTime, the career reward is a "Starstruck" Personal Fame Star. The Entertainment track also appears in The Sims Life Stories, where it is the career pursued by Riley Harlow, one of the player characters in Story Mode.

The Entertainment career track varies greatly between the three games in which it appears. In The Sims, its promotion levels and job descriptions are similar to those of the Show Business career track from The Sims 2: University and the Film career track from The Sims 3: Late Night; while in The Sims 2: FreeTime it appears to exclude the film/TV theme from the original career track in The Sims, incorporating instead elements from the Musician, Animal Care, Circus and Fame careers from the original game's expansions, as well as some NPC careers such as the Mime. In The Sims Life Stories it seems to be more heavily production-based, as most promotion levels involve writing, directing or producing, while only one level involves acting.

There is no Entertainment career track in The Sims 3, though the Acting and Directing branches of the Film career (introduced in Late Night) are similar to the Entertainment career as it appears in The Sims and The Sims Life Stories, respectively. The three performance-based professions (Singer, Acrobat, and Magician) introduced in Showtime are similar to the Entertainment career as it appears in FreeTime.

The Sims

Of the ten career tracks in the base game, entertainment has the lowest pay at rank 1 but the highest pay at rank 10, making it the exact opposite of the military career track. It was also in a three-way tie with pro athlete and science for having the best ratio of pay to friends required to reach max rank (100). In both of these ways, it served as a precursor of sorts to the hacker track from Livin' Large, which has the absolute highest pay at rank 10 and best pay-to-friends ratio of the game and any of its expansions.

At rank 10, because the hours are so short, entertainment pays more money per hour (§1400/5 hours = §280/hr) than any other career track.

Entertainment Career Levels
1) Waiter/Waitress
You're available for auditions, but can still make your tips at night. Good people-skills could get your picture and resume served along with the salad.	0	0	0
	0	0	0
	09:00 - 15:00		0
			§100/day
2) Extra
You're "atmosphere," "living scenery." The pay is pitiful, but at least you're on the set. No lines, though... and Central Casting can call you for the day shift or the night shift, depending on the production needs. Make sure you develop your charisma skill so that when that speaking part does come through, you'll be ready.	0	0	0
	0	0	0
	09:00 - 15:00		0
			§150/day
3) Bit Player
You're able to support yourself in your chosen career--barely. You've actually got a few lines to speak... ironically, they often seem to be, "May I take your order, sir?" Building relationships and your body is important now.	0	0	2
	0	0	0
	09:00 - 15:00		0
			§200/day
4) Stunt Double
That's not the box-office mega-star being set on fire and tossed from a helicopter--that's you. You're making a name for yourself, though, and directors like your novel ideas for mock mayhem. Keep those creative juices flowing. You just might graduate to a low-budget starring role of your own--if you survive. Keep yourself and your gear in top shape, or you may miss that air bag. And keep developing your active social life--not only is it fun, it's very useful.	0	0	2
	2	0	0
	09:00 - 16:00		2
			§275/day
5) B-Movie Star
Cheap sci-fi, lowbrow horror and teen hormone comedies--you're the star...even if your best work seems to go "straight to video". If you really want to make it big, you need a great body and some very convincing and creative dialogue. Lots of work needed on these skills from here on out.	0	0	3
	3	0	1
	10:00 - 17:00		4
			§375/day
6) Supporting Player
Your name's not on the poster, but at least it's a "major motion picture". You're the best friend, the villain's sidekick, or the cop who dies in the first half-hour. But, the studios have noticed you, and big things may be on the horizon. Keep practicing your lines and remember, it's not always what you know, it's who you know that counts.	0	1	4
	4	0	2
	10:00 - 18:00		6
			§500/day
7) TV Star
Your talent is acknowledged at last, and you're referred to as "Sim City's home-grown star". It's never been easier to throw a party at your place. You can afford a bigger house now, but the killer hours assure that you're not home as much as you'd like. Keep developing your charisma and body skills or you'll never get to the big screen.	0	1	6
	5	0	4
	10:00 - 18:00		8
			§650/day
8) Feature Star
You made it to the big screen. You're now making more money for fewer hours, but you may suddenly have to leave town for a distant location shoot. You're loving all the attention. Everyone wants to be your friend--but is that always a good thing? Sometimes you long for the spontaneous creativity and audience response of Broadway...	0	2	7
	6	0	4
	17:00 - 01:00		10
			§900/day
9) Broadway Star
It's a whole new world for a star of your magnitude. Live performances, six days a week, singing, dancing in Sim City's latest hit musical. Who knew it would be so physically demanding? But those cast parties are a great place to meet new friends, no? And you've never felt so creatively pumped up!	0	2	8
	7	0	7
	10:00 - 17:00		12
			§1,100/day
10) Superstar
Everywhere you go the paparazzi snap your picture. They've just placed your star on the SimCity "Walk of Fame." And when the lights get too bright, you can always retreat to your mansion on the hill.	0	2	10
	8	0	10
	10:00 - 15:00		14
			§1,400/day

A Superstar in this career track will eventually go into the Politics track and become a Congressman or Congresswoman.

Chance Cards

Entertainment Chance Cards
1) Waiter/Waitress
No chance cards for this level
2) Extra
No chance cards for this level
3) Bit Player
No chance cards for this level
4) Stunt Double
Ouch! You missed the airbag filming a scene where you jump from a burning building. The injuries cost you 2 Body points. Negative: -2
5) B-Movie Star
No chance cards for this level
6) Supporting Player
A major talent agency noticed your work in "Bride of the Thing that Came from PlanetX," and signed you to a contract. The notoriety gains you 2 Charisma points! Positive: +2
7) TV Star
No chance cards for this level
8) Feature Star
A secret from your past has surfaced in the tabloids, resulting in a nasty scandal. The resulting nervous breakdown causes skill levels to abruptly drop. Negative: -1, -1
9) Broadway Star
No chance cards for this level
10) Superstar
You've decided that just entertaining the masses isn't enough. It's time to have a real impact on society for a change. Your agent convinces you to leverage your "star power" and make a bid for Congress. You win the election by a landslide and begin a new career in politics. Positive: Change to the Politics career track as a Congressman/Congresswoman.

The Sims 2: FreeTime

Entertainment is a career track from The Sims 2: FreeTime. The Career Reward is a "Starstruck" Personal Fame Star. If Apartment Life is installed, Bohemians are likely to work in this career. The college majors associated with this career are Drama and Literature.

Adult Promotion Levels

Entertainment Career Levels
1) Stand Up Comedian
From open mic nights to low-paying gigs at coffeeshops and pubs, you're making the rounds and paying your dues. Stick with it and work on that ever-important charisma to move up the entertainment food chain.	S M T W T F S	0
	15:00 - 22:00	0
		0
	§240/day	0
	No bonus
2) Birthday Party Mascot
To gain a little job stability, you have to give up a little dignity. Sure, you have to paint your face each day and perform lame magic tricks, but add a little creativity to your routine and you'll find room to grow.	S M T W T F S	1
	11:00 - 17:00	0
		0
	§265/day	1
	Bonus: §530
3) Mime
Speaking is for those who cannot entertain in silence. With your whimsical pantomimes and wide array of facial expressions, your silence speaks volumes. Just don't do that being blown away by the wind thing too many times.	S M T W T F S	1
	14:00 - 21:00	1
		0
	§305/day	2
	Bonus: §610
4) Lounge Singer
That voice of yours, while not perfect all the time, can certainly hold a room's attention. You've got the confidence to belt out every night, and confidence will get you far in this business.	S M T W T F S	2
	17:00 - 23:00	2
		0
	§420/day	3
	Bonus: §840
5) Ventriloquist
You knew that old wooden dummy would come in handy one day. With him sitting on your knee and you speaking for two, some people might call you crazy, but you know the truth. Ventriloquism is a lost art and is ripe for a comeback.	S M T W T F S	3
	14:00 - 21:00	3
		0
	§505/day	4
	Bonus: §1,010
6) Round Table Knight
Entertaining would be wenches, whelps and knaves with wit and charm and keeping the King in an agreeable mood is the daily faire of the Round Table Knight. Keep your wits and wooden blade sharp and you'll end up on top!	S M T W T F S	4
	11:00 - 18:00	4
		2
	§690/day	5
	Bonus: §1,380
7) Juggler
Mastering the fine art of juggling isn t [sic] an easy task, but you re [sic] right on track. Keep it up and even you will start to defy gravity!	S M T W T F S	5
	11:00 - 17:00	5
		3
	§820/day	6
	Bonus: §1,640
8) Master of Ceremonies
Your voice and presence has made you an easily recognisable entity and now everyone wants you on their stage. Announcing winners, would-be's and has been's will soon make you a household name!	S M T W T F S	6
	11:00 - 17:00	6
		4
	§1,120/day	8
	Bonus: §2,240
9) Headliner
You're on top of the world! At least, that's what the tabloids keep saying. Your every move is now photographed and talked about and frankly, it's flattering. Your name comes before anything else and you wouldn't have it any other way.	S M T W T F S	8
	17:00 - 23:00	7
		6
	§2,540/day	10
	Bonus: §5,080
10) Prestidigitator
You've made the SimCity Water Tower disappear in front of thousands of people. You've made the apparition of Bella Goth appear as smoke. You've made doubters believe and awed entire cities. In their eyes, you are a modern wizard.	S M T W T F S	10
	15:00 - 22:00	8
		6
	§3,105/day	12
	Bonus: §6,210

Teen/Elder Promotion Levels

Entertainment Career Levels
1) Stand Up Comedian
From open mic nights to low-paying gigs at coffeeshops and pubs, you're making the rounds and paying your dues. Stick with it and work on that ever-important charisma to move up the entertainment food chain.	S M T W T F S	0
	16:00 - 19:00	0
		0
	§51/day	0
	No bonus
2) Birthday Party Mascot
To gain a little job stability, you have to give up a little dignity. Sure, you have to paint your face each day and perform lame magic tricks, but add a little creativity to your routine and you'll find room to grow.	S M T W T F S	1
	16:00 - 19:00	0
		0
	§82/day	1
	Bonus: §164
3) Mime
Speaking is for those who cannot entertain in silence. With your whimsical pantomimes and wide array of facial expressions, your silence speaks volumes. Just don't do that being blown away by the wind thing too many times.	S M T W T F S	1
	16:00 - 19:00	1
		0
	§105/day	2
	Bonus: §210

The Sims Life Stories

In addition to the FreeTime entertainment career, The Sims Life Stories also features an entertainment career track. The career is somewhat different from the FreeTime version, in that it contains more elements of a movie career. This makes it more similar to the show business career track from University than the FreeTime career track it shares a name with.

Adult Promotion Levels

Entertainment Career Levels
1) Intern
The salary is not very good being an Intern, but you have gotten your foot in the door of the lucrative Entertainment Industry. Being at the bottom means there is only one way to go - up!	S M T W T F S	0
	09:00 - 14:00	0
		0
	§240/day	0
	No bonus
2) Assistant
More work for just a little more pay, being an Assistant means having to juggle many responsibilities at once. The key thing is to please the Boss so you can get promoted.	S M T W T F S	1
	09:00 - 15:00	0
		0
	§350/day	0
	Bonus: §700
3) Coordinator
Although still a peon, and the hours are worse, your Pay is much better. Your creative vision on the projects you work on will get you noticed.	S M T W T F S	2
	09:00 - 15:00	1
		0
	§425/day	0
	Bonus: §850
4) Writer
Keep your Creative juices flowing and you will enjoy your career... having writer's block will not help you at all. If you continue to do a stellar job, you eventually will be promoted.	S M T W T F S	2
	09:00 - 15:00	3
		0
	§525/day	0
	Bonus: §1,050
5) Chief Writer
You have been promoted to Chief Writer. The perks are piling up, and your are showing the Powers that Be that you have the mojo to climb high in the Industry.	S M T W T F S	4
	08:00 - 15:00	3
		2
	§650/day	0
	Bonus: §1,300
6) Actor
Acting is not all fun and games, it's hard work, but the pay is amazing. In order to advance your career, you must socialize, make friends, and promote yourself all the time. One day you will be a Star!	S M T W T F S	4
	08:00 - 15:00	3
		3
	§828/day	2
	Bonus: §1,656
7) Director
You are now the Director and you are making all the calls on what gets put into the Project. When you speak, people listen.	S M T W T F S	5
	08:00 - 16:00	3
		4
	§1,024/day	3
	Bonus: §2,048
8) Producer
As Producer, you must now choose which Projects you choose to fund, and must spend inordinate amounts of time going through proposals, and talking to Directors begging to have movies made.	S M T W T F S	5
	08:00 - 16:00	4
		6
	§1,500/day	4
	Bonus: §3,000
9) Executive Producer
You are now the Executive Producer of an entertainment juggernaut. Your schedule is filled with schmoozing powerful people in the pursuit of wealth and fame.	S M T W T F S	6
	09:00 - 16:00	6
		7
	§1,750/day	5
	Bonus: §3,500
10) Mogul
You have finally wrested total control over an Entertainment Empire, and can bask in the knowledge of your supremacy! Every decision you make grabs headlines around SimCity, so be sure and make the right ones...	S M T W T F S	8
	10:00 - 16:00	7
		9
	§2,400/day	6
	Bonus: §4,800

The Sims 4

The Entertainer career is one of the career tracks from The Sims 4 base game. After being promoted from level four, Sims will be able to choose one of the two career paths: Musician or Comedian.

Career Levels

Description: "You've wanted your name in lights from the time you could spell it, maybe even before. Answer your calling and claim your fame as a professional entertainer, either making the audience laugh with you or melting their hearts with your melodies."

Entertainer Career Levels
Workplace: Limelight
1) Amateur Entertainer
If a joke is told in a comedy club, and nobody's there to hear it, does it make a sound? As an amateur entertainer, <sim first name> is about to find out. At least there are no hisses or projectiles!	§23/hour	S M T W T F S
	Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Inspired
Promotion Tasks: None	Daily Task: Write Jokes/Practice Music
Bonus: None	Pension: Unknown
2) Open Mic Seeker
<sim first name> was born to perform. It's written in the stars! Of course, with the stars as his/her only reference, open mics are <sim first name>'s only viable path to discovery and fame. The hardest part is suffering all these amateurs who can only book open mics!	§36/hour	S M T W T F S
	Hours: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Inspired
Promotion Tasks: Achieve Level 2 of Guitar or Violin Skill	Daily Task: Write Jokes/Practice Music
Bonus: §451; Porcu-Pro Business Card Holder	Pension: Unknown
3) C-Lister
C-List is better than no list at all! Why, <sim first name> is even starting to book a few gigs. At this point, his/her ability to shamelessly promote himself/herself may be a greater asset than any true talent!	§40/hour	S M T W T F S
	Hours: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Playful
Promotion Tasks: Achieve Level 2 of Guitar or Violin Skill Achieve Level 2 Comedy Skill	Daily Task: Write Jokes/Practice Music
Bonus: §541; Sim Idol Rug	Pension: Unknown
4) Opening Act
Doors are starting to open for <sim first name>. And he/she is starting to open for some pretty cool acts. Audiences actually laugh when they're supposed to. Applause is not unheard of (or unheard). It may not be time to try the old "Don't you know who I am?" trick yet, but it's coming....	§54/hour	S M T W T F S
	Hours: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Playful
Promotion Tasks: Achieve Level 3 of Guitar or Violin Skill Achieve Level 3 Comedy Skill	Daily Task: Write Jokes/Practice Music
Bonus: §595; Rock of Ages Retro Stereo	Pension: Unknown

Musician Branch

Description: "The gift of music simply must be shared! Tickle those keys and strum those strings as your adoring fans fall in love with every melody!"

Entertainer Career Levels - Musician Branch
Workplace: Limelight
5) Jingle Jammer
Who needs name recognition when everyone recognizes your song? <sim first name> will be busy creating jingles that lodge themselves into people's brains so tightly, it would take highly invasive surgery to get them back out. So what if they're about cat food, or toilet cleaner? No one can flush them away, not ever!	§67/hour	S M T W T F S
	Hours: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Inspired
Promotion Tasks: Achieve Level 2 Piano Skill Achieve Level 4 Violin Skill	Daily Task: Play Instrument
Bonus: §937	Pension: Unknown
6) Serious Musician
<sim first name> has always known that he/she is more than just a hunk of love/pretty face. He's/she's got TALENT. And the instant his/her fingers touch the keys of a piano or the strings of a guitar, everyone in the room knows it. These days, he's/she's even got gigs to prove it.	§78/hour	S M T W T F S
	Hours: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Inspired
Promotion Tasks: Achieve Level 4 Piano Skill Achieve Level 5 of Guitar or Violin Skill	Daily Task: Play Instrument
Bonus: §1,165; Off the Charts Music Award	Pension: Unknown
7) Professional Pianist
From posh private parties to shopping mall foyers to weddings for the web-date weary, <sim first name> is in high demand. Whether his/her client wants guests to dance, buy hopelessly expensive trinkets, or pipe down until they say their vows, <sim first name>'s got the tunes to get results.	§87/hour	S M T W T F S
	Hours: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Inspired
Promotion Tasks: Achieve Level 6 Piano Skill Achieve Level 6 of Guitar or Violin Skill	Daily Task: Play Instrument
Bonus: §1,282; Classical Genius Antique Piano	Pension: Unknown
8) Symphonic String Player
All the world's a stage, and <sim first name> has earned his/her place upon it. He/she is still putting bread in his/her jar playing weddings and private parties, but the guest list and grub is getting better every time, and he/she occasionally lifts his/her spirits with satisfying stints in lesser-known symphony orchestras.	§130/hour	S M T W T F S
	Hours: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Inspired
Promotion Tasks: Achieve Level 8 Piano Skill Achieve Level 7 of Guitar or Violin Skill	Daily Task: Play Instrument
Bonus: §1,575	Pension: Unknown
9) Instrumental Wonder
Strings, winds, woods, brass. <sim first name> has mastered them all, and his/her remarkable gifts are remarked upon quite often. Fame is his/hers, and he's/she's working on fortune. Just not enough fortune for him/her to say no to that web startup launch party.	§208/hour	S M T W T F S
	Hours: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Inspired
Promotion Tasks: Max Piano Skill to Level 10 Achieve Level 8 of Guitar or Violin Skill	Daily Task: Play Instrument
Bonus: §2,272	Pension: Unknown
10) Concert Virtuoso
Bravo, <sim first name>! He/she will bring the crowd to its feet at nearly every sold-out performance. Applause? Roses? Room keys? These things are offered up to <sim first name> on a regular basis now. Encore!	§340/hour	S M T W T F S
	Hours: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Inspired
Promotion Tasks: None	Daily Task: Play Instrument
Bonus: §5,089; Rock Legend Signed Guitar; New Clothes; unlocks "Rehearsal Room" styled room	Pension: §816

Comedian Branch

Description: "The life of a professional comedian isn't all funny business, so practice those impressions and prepare your best topical jokes!"

Entertainer Career Levels - Comedian Branch
Workplace: Limelight
5) Jokesmith
The ideas are really flowing for <sim first name> now. On stage, off stage, at weddings, at funerals. Everything is a source for hilarious new material! And who doesn't like a good joke?	§67/hour	S M T W T F S
	Hours: 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Playful
Promotion Tasks: Achieve Level 6 Comedy Skill	Daily Task: Write/Perform Routines
Bonus: §937; I Otter Be a Star Pop Art; Try Out Material social	Pension: Unknown
6) Solid Storyteller
Wow, <sim first name> can really keep a crowd captive, no handcuffs required! He/she is spending less time peddling business cards and more time practicing one-liners, "squirrel walks into a bar" jokes, and impressions that people actually recognize.	§115/hour	S M T W T F S
	Hours: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
	Ideal Mood: Playful
Promotion Tasks: Achieve Level 7 Comedy Skill Reach Level 2 Charisma Skill	Daily Task: Write/Perform Routines
Bonus: §1,406; You've Got Talent Award	Pension: Unknown
7) Rising Comedian
<sim first name> is doing a stand-up job with his/her stand-up routine, and people are starting to stand up and take notice. Good thing <sim first name> can cut them back down with a few quick jokes! (His/her jokes are better than these.)	§172/hour	S M T W T F S
	Hours: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
	Ideal Mood: Playful
Promotion Tasks: Achieve Level 8 Comedy Skill Reach Level 4 Charisma Skill	Daily Task: Write/Perform Routines
Bonus: §1,688; Studio Equity Track Lighting Kit	Pension: 309 Simoleons
8) Roast Master
<sim first name> is done flying under the radar. He/she is making some serious dough hosting charity events, awards ceremonies, roasts, and pretty much any other kind of party no one actually wants to attend. He/she may even be Best Man/Maid of Honor at a cheapskate celebrity wedding!	§258/hour	S M T W T F S
	Hours: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Playful
Promotion Tasks: Achieve Level 9 Comedy Skill Reach Level 6 Charisma Skill	Daily Task: Write/Perform Routines
Bonus: §2,532; What a Star You Are Wall Mirror	Pension: Unknown
9) Stand Up Star
Just like that, <sim first name> is the big name on the marquee! Up-and-coming acts are excited to open for HIM/HER. The work is steady, pays well, and he's/she's even caught a few people on the street referencing his/her material and cracking each other up. Not bad!	§310/hour	S M T W T F S
	Hours: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
	Ideal Mood: Playful
Promotion Tasks: Max Comedy Skill to Level 10 Reach Level 8 Charisma Skill	Daily Task: Write/Perform Routines
Bonus: §4,612; Perform Comedy in Space	Pension: Unknown
10) Show Stopper
Joke by joke, <sim first name> has climbed the ranks of comedy, and now his/her sets are setting new standards in the industry. An entire generation of comics will one day point back to <sim first name> as their inspiration. <sim first name> is rolling in dough, fame, and fans.	§474/hour	S M T W T F S
	Hours: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
	Ideal Mood: Playful
Promotion Tasks: None	Daily Task: Write/Perform Routines
Bonus: §5,534; unlocks "The Joke Starts Here" styled room	Pension: Unknown

Sims in the Entertainment Career

• Johnny Zest - Open Mic Seeker
• Katrina Caliente - Opening Act
• Candy Behr - Open Mic Seeker
• Joaquin Le Chien - Open Mic Seeker
• Dominic Fyres - Opening Act
• Baako Jang - Stand Up Star
• Thorne Bailey - Serious Musician
• Brytani Cho - Solid Storyteller