2006-06-15 12:09:37 · 10 answers · asked by Jill G 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
why would you put your weight on your resume anyway. all that should be on your resume is your education and work experience and maybe references. unless your trying to be a model or something where weight would be an issue.
2006-06-15 12:13:41 · answer #1 · answered by lazydazee_420 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you put your height and weight on your resume.
If an agent is looking through their free-lance actor files, as they sometimes do, they can easily thumb through them, if they need someone of a particular height/weight for an audition.
You must put anything on a resume that will make it easy for you to be called in for an interview.
This includes your vocal range, dialects, foreign languages, special skills, i.e., ride motorcyle, American sign language, dance abilities: ballet, tap, jazz, ballroom, pilot, etc.
Having worked in New York City, for several talent agents, as well, as with an Executive Producer for Television, I KNOW, how important it is to put those "prsonal statistics" on your resume.
If not, the guy that has the info on his resume, will receive the phone call, and probably book the gig!
Too many actors rule themselves out - because the resume is incomplete.
The agent goes to the next guy/girl in the FREELANCE file. Agents maintain files of "freelance performers." If they look at your headshot, turn it over, and you don't have your statistics - theywill not call.
Suppose the breakdown calls for a charcter weighing 175 lbs., 5'9'' tall - that's you - but - your height/weight, are not on your resume.
The next photo that comes out of the file - the actor has his statistics on the resume.
Bingo - telephone rings - he books the part!
You people really need to get a clue about what goes on inside of talent agencies and casting directors offices. Geez!
I know what I'm talking about!
2006-06-20 23:45:31 · answer #2 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I'm an actor who has done plenty of shows on and off bway. Your weight will help them cast you. This is known as cast typing. It's when they're looking for that certain somebody! And if u're the weight they want you might be that special person. But what if u put lean/slim and they skip right over you cause that's not what they want!!! would you want that??? I would hope not...just be honest too cause that doesn't make you look good when they find out.
2006-06-15 22:10:37 · answer #3 · answered by Dallas P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your the weight you would be if you were to crash diet for 2 weeks because that is what you will do if you get an important audition scheduled 2 weeks ahead.
2006-06-15 22:11:01 · answer #4 · answered by DramaGuy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea you can put a build. Some people even fudge their age by giving an age range...it's the same concept.
2006-06-15 19:15:06 · answer #5 · answered by ballerina_kim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not necessary. It is illegal to discriminate against anybody who is too thin or too fat. Body sahpe/size has no bearing on qualifications for a job except as a dancer.
2006-06-16 06:44:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to put your weight on it. You should have a head shot with it, and they should be able to tell plenty about you with your Head Shot and Height.
2006-06-16 12:45:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
asking this type of information is illegal
if you're a model/actor perhaps it's necessary, but for other jobs, info about personal appearance, race, origin, religion etc is inappropriate
2006-06-15 19:22:14 · answer #8 · answered by Catalina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they're more worried with how you'll look on stage/camera, so placing build is more reasonable than weight
2006-06-15 19:13:04 · answer #9 · answered by Tarvold 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have to.
2006-06-15 19:17:24 · answer #10 · answered by EREX94 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋