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ok so i have an audition tomorrow with a dinner theatre and i have no idea how to write a resume!!! please help me and any tips everyone has would be very helpful, im just comnming off a show that sold out all its performances so im pretty confident but i need some tips cuz this audition is a big one thank you all sooooo much!!!

Answer 1

I hope this will be the last time you allow yourself to be caught so unprepared. ALWAYS have your resume and headshots ready to go.

You need your name, phone/e-mail, and union affiliations at top.

Next come a line of stats: height, weight, eyes, hair, age range, and voice

Then comes professional experience. The format I use is:

Theatre -- Procuction Name -- Character

No dashes in between, just use tab stops so you have three columns.

DON'T list stuff in reverse chronological order [you know, most recent at top]. Instead put the largest role at top and work down from their.

Another option is to do the above, but have each theatre's credits together so your first column has some visual order. For example, in that first column you can just put Theatre A, then not repeat it on the following lines that list productions done there. This is very good for creating white space on the page. Another benefit of this is that you can put the most prestigious theatres at the top; for example, I have my two Broadway productions at the top, followed by my two off-Broadways, then the regional theatres are listed in order of their national renown.

Above all, don't use more than 12-15 lines for this. You should be able to give a good representation of what you've done.

Below the theatre listing, you can have some miscellaneous stuff, such as non-theatrical music experience.

Next comes training, either schooling or private studies.

Below that comes your skills, such as dialects, improvisation, impressions, juggling, etc.

DON'T bother with references or even state that they're available.

Oh, and it's ideal to size you margins so you can trim the resume down to 8"x10" so it will be flush with your headshot when you staple them together.

Answer 2

No worries it's easy!!

You should start with your picture. Hopefully you have access to a computer and digital camera. Have sombody snap photos of you (try solid colors and stay away from patterns and Black clothing) if you don't already have professional head shots. Go for a standard smile but don't be afraid to offer a fun or unique look (you want to grab attention without looking unprofessional). Photo shop that into either top corner of your page then start listing bullet points ie. '07 spring fling (Mr. Gibbs) lead- Newark theatre for performing arts... Keep adding bullet points down the page in reverse chronological order till you run out of shows. Don't add how many shows sold out or weather you only did ONE show. Just put bullet points and the facts. Besides telling someone that a show sold out is more fun to do in person anyway! After these bullets, start listing any training you've had. (even that show in first grade counts as training. Just list the name of your teacher and location) Finally list some talents. these can be as simple as typing or skateboarding. Try to list talents that go well with the job you're applying for (strong improv and MC skills). BE SURE TO INCLUDE CONTACT INFORMATION WITH ALL PHONE NUMBERS AND EMAILS THAT LEAD TO YOU. I can't express the importance of that last part enough. What good is a resume if they can't get in touch with you. I'm sure you'll have a written application or something too but these things get separated and you don't want a director putting your picture down to look for anything but the phone!!!!! We all know how easy and fast distractions can come so be redundant and list your contact info! Enough said

If you don't have a printer or really want to look like a pro, take it down to Kinkos and get the glossy paper and make eight or so copies. Give these out to ANYONE who looks like they might have a hand in the casting but try to keep at least one (as your master) and remember to update this as often as needed.

I've worked dinner theatre before and it was a BLAST plus the free food never hurt either!

Break a leg and don't forget to smile!

Answer 3

Did you Google Acting Resumes?

Resume may styles are different from city to city.

New York resume will be different from the city where you live.
Ask an actor friend in your city to show you his or her resume.