Entertainment

Not to be confused with Entertainer.

The Entertainment career track is one of the ten basic career tracks for The Sims base game. The Entertainment career track was added to The Sims 2 with the FreeTime expansion pack. In The Sims 2: FreeTime, the career reward is a "Starstruck" Personal Fame Star. The Entertainment track also appeared 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, while in The Sims 2: FreeTime it seems to incorporate elements of the Musician, Animal Care, Circus and Superstar 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

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.

The Sims 2

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.

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 an easy task, but you're 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.

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 track is one of the eight basic career tracks for The Sims 4 base game. 

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.

Career Branches: Musician and Comedian

Ideal Mood: Inspired

Position Levels

Entertainer Career Levels
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 name> is about to find out. At least there are no hisses or projectiles!	§23/hour	No Bonus
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 9:00 - 17:00
	Performance Factors
	Charisma: 2
Perks:  No
2) Open Mic Seeker
<sim 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 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	§451
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 17:00 - 23:00
	Performance Factors
	Friends: 4
Perks:  Porcu-Pro Business Card Holder
3) C-Lister
C-List is better than no list at all! Why, <sim 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	§541
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 17:00 - 23:00
	Performance Factors
	Guitar or Comedy: 3
Perks:  Sim Idol Rug
4) Opening Act
Doors are starting to open for <sim 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	§595
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 17:00 - 22:00
	Performance Factors
	Charisma: 3
	Earn §100 from Tips for Comedy Routines or Playing instruments
Perks: Rock of Ages Retro Stereo

Musician

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!

Rewards include the ability to be inspired through your music.

Entertainer Career Levels - Musician Branch
5) Jingle Jammer
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! Who needs name recognition when everyone recognizes your song? <sim 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	§937
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 14:00 - 20:00
	Performance Factors
	Piano: 3
	Guitar or Violin: 4
	Write and Sell 5 Jingles
Perks:  A Single Rose
6) Serious Musician
<sim name> has always known that he/she is more than just a 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	§1165
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 15:00 - 21:00
	Performance Factors
	Piano: 4
	Guitar or Violin: 5
	Friends: 7
Perks:  Off the Charts Music Award
7) Professional Pianist
From posh private parties to shopping mall foyers to weddings for the web-date weary, <sim 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 name>’s got the tunes to get results.	§87/hour	§1282
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 14:00 - 21:00
	Performance Factors
	Piano: 6
	Guitar or Violin: 6
	Play Instrument
Perks:  Classical Genius Antique Piano
8) Symphonic String Player
All the world’s a stage, and <sim 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 sypmphony orchestras.	§130/hour	§1575
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 14:00 - 21:00
	Performance Factors
	Piano: 8
	Guitar or Violin: 7
	Play Instrument
Perks:  No
9) Instrumental Wonder
Strings, winds, woods, brass. <sim 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	§2272
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 14:00 - 21:00
	Performance Factors
	Piano: 10
	Guitar or Violin: 8
	Play Instrument
Perks:  No
10) Concert Virtuoso
Bravo! <sim name> will bring the crowd to its feet at nearly every sold-out performance. Applause? Roses? Room keys? These things are offered up to <sim name> on a regular basis now. Encore!	§340/hour	§5089
	S M T W T F S	Pension unknown
	Hours: 14:00 - 21:00
	Performance Factors
	None
Perks:  Rock Legend Signed Guitar, New CAS part

Comedian

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

Rewards include the ability to Try Out Material in front of friends.

Pre-made Entertainers

• Katrina Caliente, Opening Act
• Johnny Zest, Open Mic Seeker