How to Write An Acting Resume
“I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.” ~ Oscar Wilde
"And the Oscar goes to...YOU"! It is possible for you to hear those words. But, just like any other job, being an actor requires a top-notch resume to get your foot in the casting agent's door and onto your next movie role.
- Start at the top. In the middle header state your name, address, phone numbers (home and cell) and email address. No nicknames or unprofessional, inappropriate email URLs.
- Give a brief physical description. Underneath your contact information include your hair color, eye color, height, weight and vocal range.
- List your work experience. Starting at the left side of the document, state any every work experience in acting that you have; both paid and non-paying gigs are fine. Go as far back as you are able to. Categorize each gig type: theater, film, commercials, even school plays. Give dates of each gig, roles that you played and whether they were union or non-union parts. When giving info on unions, don't forget to include the your union membership dates.
- Create a bullet list. Include awards, accolades and achievements received during the course of your career.
- Include special skills. If you are a former champion gymnast, state that. If you can speak two languages fluently, mention it. If you have climbed the Appalachian Trail, let them know. Put down anything that you can do or have done that makes you unique. That is what acting is all about, standing out from among the rest.