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Each heading should stand out. The different sections of your resume, such as Credits, Training & Education, etc., should be bigger and/or a different style than the rest so they stand out.

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It must be easy to read. Make sure to use professional fonts like Times New Roman, Helvetica, Garamond, or Arial.

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PDF format always keeps the alignment perfect no matter where you send your resume.

Your resume MUST be saved as a PDF format. Do not send Microsoft Word formats because the size and style changes on different computers, and what might have been one page with perfect alignment on your computer will suddenly look all messed up (and sometimes even two pages) on someone else's computer.

Special skills are typically considered specific talents you have a high level of proficiency in, but sometimes they can simply be conversation starters – interesting anecdotes that might get an agent or casting director interested in meeting you.

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The casting director then visits Actor's Access and posts the role there, in search of more actors who can play piano so they have more people to choose from.Ĭan you see why your special skills are so important? Sometimes they're the specific reason you'll get hired for a job and oftentimes they'll be your ticket to get network-level Film & TV roles if you don't have an agent.

The casting director receives WAY fewer submissions than they get for standard roles, meaning they don't have many people to choose from.

Agents submit all their actors who can play piano.

A casting director posts a role on Breakdown Services, Ltd. that requires an actor who can play piano.

Most casting directors for major productions use Actor's Access to find actors who have specific special skills. It's true, especially on websites like Actor's Access. Including dates is optional but recommended if you completed the training within the past 2-3 years.ĭid you know that it's possible to get booked because of your Special Skills alone? Using a two-column format like below can make it easy for them to read. There's no specific right or wrong format to list out your training, but just make it easy for a casting director to see what you've done – especially if you don't have many credits.

Length of time you studied a particular skillset, and how recently you studied it.

Names of schools or workshops they recognize (you can use the same strategy as above to see how well-known the workshop/school is).

Names of program directors, teachers, or educators they recognize (try typing your instructors' names into Google– if their name shows up in lots of articles, chances are casting directors will recognize them).

This also includes special training not directly related to acting, such as singing or stunt-work. In this section, you'll list out formal training (if related to acting), acting workshops, seminars, studio classes, master classes, or private coaching.

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Having trouble with formatting/alignment? Download our free theater resume templates here. Include union affiliations. If you're just starting out, chances are you're not a part of a union yet, so you should write 'Non-Union.' Otherwise you can write Equity/AEA, etc.Include vocal type or range if you sing. An example would be Tenor, or Low E-Flat to High D.Make sure you use a professional headshot if you want to be taken seriously. Include a headshot if you need to fill up space. Although it's true that you'll have your headshot stapled to the back of your resume, you can also include a different one printed on the front as a way to fill up some of the white space (especially if you don't have many credits yet).Do not include your age unless you are under 18. Include your height, weight, hair and eye color. If you're in the US, be sure to use inches and feet, and if you're outside the United States use the metric system.If you have an agent or manager, list their contact information. Some may prefer you to hide your own contact information and only list theirs, but you can speak with them about it.Your name, phone number, email address (don't include your home address), and website. Note that having a website is not mandatory but can definitely make you appear more established.Use the following checklist and include everything you can (it's OK if you don't have everything listed below): This is where you'll list the basics, such as your contact info and descriptive information about yourself.

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