| Some would argue that an actor's resume is even | | | | headshot. |
| more important than his or her headshot. The | | | | In order to do that, you will have to do a little |
| headshot expresses the look and feel of the | | | | thinking about what the auditioners seem to be |
| actor at a glance, but the resume sells the | | | | looking for. What show are they putting up, and |
| versatility, skillfullness, and success of an actor | | | | how does it compare to their previous shows? |
| before he or she ever shows up to the audition. | | | | What types of shows do these people typically |
| In this article we will quickly review the central | | | | produce, and what kinds of people do they usually |
| purpose of an acting resume and from there | | | | use for the type of part you're trying out for? |
| discuss what should and should not go in it and | | | | Once you've considered what they're looking for, |
| why. | | | | the only thing to do is to try and give it to them. |
| An acting resume is exactly one side of one | | | | You're an actor, so this should be the easy part. |
| page, and you will typically staple it to the back of | | | | The only thing you need to realize is that your |
| your head shot. This single page represents you | | | | acting resume is not an extension of you as an |
| as an artist, as an entertainer, as an employee, | | | | actor, it is an extension of the part you want to |
| and as a colleague. The average audition gives | | | | play. So, you should twist and pull at the facts of |
| you just a minute or two to make a direct | | | | your professional life until they fit, as closely as |
| impression on the auditioners, and the opinion they | | | | possible, the specific audition. Don't lie; just select |
| form during that short time will be heavily | | | | the shows you list and the order in which you list |
| impacted by their preconceived notions of you. | | | | them to suit the demands of the part. Highlight |
| Those preconceptions come from two places: | | | | the skills that will enhance this particular show. This |
| their own life experiences, and you resume and | | | | is a little bit of an extra investment in terms of |
| headshot. There is absolutely nothing you can do | | | | time and energy, but it's not that big an |
| about their life experiences, but there is | | | | investment. Five or ten minutes per audition could |
| everything you can do to give them a good and | | | | be the difference between your next big break |
| solid impression of you through your resume and | | | | and you next season of waiting tables. |
