I did undergrad for writing. So I have a playwriting, sketch comedy, and comedy writing class under my belt. In college I did two one act shows for other people's directing classes. Since college (it's been a year and a half), I've only done one play. Should I add my high school credits to my resume to bulk it up? Should I put on the classes? Or should I attach a separate piece of paper with the high school credits? I was also an extra on an NBC tv show (still running).. should I add that as well? Help!
2007-08-26 15:36:13 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
I did undergrad for writing. So I have a playwriting, sketch comedy, and comedy writing class under my belt. In college I did two one act shows for other people's directing classes. Since college (it's been a year and a half), I've only done one play. Should I add my high school credits to my resume to bulk it up? Should I put on the classes? Or should I attach a separate piece of paper with the high school credits? I was also an extra on an NBC tv show (still running).. should I add that as well? Help!
PS - This is a theater production.. All the shows I've done, minus the one tv show, have been plays/musicals. I also don't really have an area number, can I put a cell? Or should I leave a work number? haha.. So many questions!
2007-08-26 15:47:41 · update #1
Extra work is generally not added to a professional resume.
You can keep some high school credits on the resume if you are a little short on credits, but drop them as you gain more experience. Simply list them under the theatre name "Lynwood Theatre" instead of "Lynwood High School".
Education is a plus, so add related class experience selectively.
Acting resumes are ONE PAGE only- no exceptions.
Look up the actor resume format online- there is a specific industry standard.
2007-08-26 19:49:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd add it all and then as you get better work drop the lesser things.
I wouldn't go into class details.
Education: High School Grad. College Graduate in Theater
Then play history starting with high school and working up to professional.
The only exception would be if you took classes from a very high caliber person.
I, for example, took acting in college under someone with an MFA from Pasadena Playhouse who had his own acting troupe.
I took Pantomime from a student of Marcel Marceau.
A friend of mine studied under John Houseman at Julliard.
2007-08-27 01:27:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, the older and less sophisticated work should be eliminated, as an actor, no one cares about your writing., your college classes wont mean a thing to pros, nor will your college plays for that matter, but they do show you have acted, so you include them until more sophisticated things replace them later. Do not pad your resume, Keep it neat, true, and up to date.
2007-08-26 17:11:15 · answer #3 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 01:55:41 · answer #4 · answered by yau 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well ive been in a couple productions and im in middle school and like i put my play in elementary and a couple school productions and and a couple dramas where i came from soo they let me be in a show and play so yeah i think the more experience the betta good luck =]]
2007-08-26 17:09:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The more experience shown the better. Even if you did anything in church, put that on there too.
2007-08-26 16:36:55 · answer #6 · answered by Cory S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋