What types of things can I put on my acting resume?

Question

I have been in about 10 church Christmas programs as the lead. that is about as far as my acting. Is there anything else I could put on there? Do you think that could get me the part of Macy on J.O.N.A.S.?

Answer 1

yes, for a beginners resume, you can list the ten church plays under "experience".  at the top list your name, hair and eye color, height and weight.  you can have a special skills section where you can list other talents you have... but do not lie or exaggerate, only pick the things you are REALLY good at, like instruments, languages, sports, singing, or dancing.

and no, that level of experience will not get you the part of Macy.

Answer 2

As an aspiring actor you need to have total knowledge about how to create a prospective actors résumé which will include every experience that you have gained since childhood. You can also include the experiences that have influenced you to most and why. This could be a plus point. If you have acted in school dramas or theatre productions, then mentioning it on your résumé will take you a step ahead. Your résumé is your ticket to an audition and of course to stardom.

Moving on, mention your directors according to productions you have acted in. A good director's name has value attached to it and it will surely make a difference. Also if you can name some directors as references it will be useful. Your résumé should be able to provide the entire range of work done. Display your educational qualifications. And remember you shall have to tailor make your résumé to cater to specific roles. Ex: If you are applying for a role in a musical then you need to list your musical theatre experience.

Avoid making a mess of your résumé. A clean and structured résumé fetches more attention than a cluttered résumé. As a movie actor you can be creative in how you display all the relevant information. But remember to have a semblance and specific presentation pattern. After all, your résumé is your ticket to success in the world of Show Biz and you don't want to miss boarding the flight!!

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