If you have an agent, include their name (or the agency name) along with a phone number and email address where they can be reached on a new line beneath your contact information. [2] X Expert Source Patricia ChukermanImage Consultant & Marketing Specialist Expert Interview. 8 February 2022. If you are working through an agent, remember that legitimate agencies and agents do not charge you. They take a percentage of whatever they book you for. [3] X Expert Source Patricia ChukermanImage Consultant & Marketing Specialist Expert Interview. 8 February 2022. Include the URL to your professional acting website if you have one. [4] X Expert Source Patricia ChukermanImage Consultant & Marketing Specialist Expert Interview. 8 February 2022.

Unions you might list include SAG-AFTRA or Equity/AEA. List your union after your name (John Smith, SAG-AFTRA) or on a separate line (Union: SAG-AFTRA).

If you’re auditioning for a singing role, include your voice type (soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, or bass) and your vocal range if you know your lowest and highest notes (for example, C3–A4). Do not list your age or date of birth unless you’re under 18 years old. Keeping your age vague increases the number of roles you could be a good fit for. List your traits with the attribute bolded (Height: 5’11” Voice Type: Tenor) in one line beneath your contact information.

Leave out the dates of your roles to avoid exposing your age. Don’t include modeling or extra work—stick with relevant acting experience.

Stage: Hello, Dolly! — Dolly — Lyceum Theatre, Manhattan, NY Only list the director if they’re very well-known (you can put their name alongside the company’s name or in place of the location if you’re short on space). TV: 8 Simple Rules — Recurring — ABC/James Widdoes Types of roles in TV credits are series regular, recurring, guest star, or co-star. Film: The Mummy — Lead — Universal Studios/Stephen Sommers Types of roles in film credits are lead, supporting, principal, or featured.

Only list the director if they’re very well-known (you can put their name alongside the company’s name or in place of the location if you’re short on space).

Types of roles in TV credits are series regular, recurring, guest star, or co-star.

Types of roles in film credits are lead, supporting, principal, or featured.

For example: “BFA, Acting — New York University — New York City, NY” Mention any specialized training or certifications related to acting, like stunt coordination or choreography, and any well-known teachers or coaches you’ve studied with. Your graduation dates are optional. To keep your age vague, leave them out. List any training in acting-related fields like music (especially singing), dance, improv, or stunts.

For example: “Special Skills: aerial acrobatics, singing (classical and pop), dance (tap and contemporary), guitar, piano, French accent, German accent, juggling. ” Some more special skills casting agents might look for are crying on cue, voiceover acting, improvisation, stage combat or weapons handling experience, clowning, or miming. The more unique or specialized your skill sets are, the more you’ll stand out. For example, instead of “dance,” you could put “ballet and samba. ”

Save your resume in an easy-to-access location on your computer for fast editing and updating. If you’re submitting electronically, save it as a PDF file so it’s readable on any device.

Stick with a clean, professional font like Times New Roman or Arial. Stick with one font color (black). Make your resume stand out by keeping it super clean and readable. Bold your headers and leave plenty of white space on the page so it’s easy to skim quickly.

Wear a simple, solid-colored shirt. Dark colors photograph better than light colors, and white should be avoided. Wear your hair in a simple, everyday style and keep your makeup to a minimum (the photographer can make touch ups during editing if necessary). Pose in a natural position. Your shot shouldn’t include your hands or any props. Remember, casting agents want to see the natural you. Wild clothing, makeup, hair, or poses will distract them (and hurt your chances of getting the role).

Stapling ensures your resume and headshot don’t get separated. Avoid using paper clips or tape. Don’t print your resume on the back of your headshot. It’s costly and inconvenient to print large photos every time you update your resume.