Writing a resume For the Theatre

Contents Name, cell phone, email, website Professional Affiliations (SAG, AFTRA, Equity…for us, Thespians) Physical Description Yes this is necessary Height, weight, hair color, eye color, visible tattoos Also, vocal range

Contents - Experience You only get ONE page, so make it count List experience in order of importance, or impact of show Include name of show, location of theater, name of director If you had a specific “role” that can be included here After listing Theatre, you may include film or television credits as well. Your resume should fit the position you are going for (NYC, local, regional)

Training – only if VALID Include teacher if professional or noteworthy Time Frame Acting Lessons Voice Lessons Dance Classes Professional Workshops Scene Study Use Theatre I and Performing Arts for us

Special Talents and Awards Special Skills: Juggling, Acrobatics, Pantomime, Dance, Stage Combat, Foreign Language, Dialects, Instruments, Etc. DO NOT LIE Best Actress, Honor Thespian, Etc.

Dos and Don’ts DO: Staple your resume to the back of your headshot Easy to read format Tailor your resume to fit the job Ensure dates and directors and names are all correct

Dos and Don’ts DON’T: LIE More than one page Include clippings or reviews Use too small font – narrow down to most important Include your age Non-Theatre Education or Experience