Writing a Resume
Fri, 25 Feb 2005, 01:28 pmsare30108 posts in thread
Writing a Resume
Fri, 25 Feb 2005, 01:28 pmHey Everyone,
I've been going for a few auditions of late, and I never know what to give to the panel when they ask for a resume.
I've already got a day job, but I consider musical theatre as one of my hobbies and passions.
The only thing is, I don't have any previous experience in musical theatre, so what do I put on my resume?? I haven't even had any formal singing tuition or dancing tuition.
Seems pointless giving them my existing resume which is basically a run down of all the jobs I've had (not related to performing arts!)
I've been going for a few auditions of late, and I never know what to give to the panel when they ask for a resume.
I've already got a day job, but I consider musical theatre as one of my hobbies and passions.
The only thing is, I don't have any previous experience in musical theatre, so what do I put on my resume?? I haven't even had any formal singing tuition or dancing tuition.
Seems pointless giving them my existing resume which is basically a run down of all the jobs I've had (not related to performing arts!)
Re: Writing a Resume
Fri, 25 Feb 2005, 11:58 pmaeva wrote:
>
> I've been going for a few auditions of late, and I never know
> what to give to the panel when they ask for a resume.
> I've already got a day job, but I consider musical theatre as
> one of my hobbies and passions.
> The only thing is, I don't have any previous experience in
> musical theatre, so what do I put on my resume?? I haven't
> even had any formal singing tuition or dancing tuition.
> Seems pointless giving them my existing resume which is
> basically a run down of all the jobs I've had (not related to
> performing arts!)
You're right, when they ask for your 'resume' they're really only interested in your relevant experience, not your work history.
If you've done amateur shows or anything at school, that's still relevant. List the play title & playwright, company that put the show on & director, the character you played, and the year of the production.
If you've taken any classes, that's relevant. (ie: did Andy Fraser's stage combat course - 8 week basic certificate, or tap dancing lessons in highschool...)
I wouldn't go overboard listing hobbies unless you think they are particularly relevant...ballroom dancing, for instance, or gymnastic skills...
If you have musical skills, list all of those (ie: learned the flute - 3 years. Can play piano- a bit)...
You might also list skills like: can sing a capella, good at harmonies, usually an alto range, can read music, learn dance steps easily....
Or preferences...prefer chorus work to solo singing; would like to have a go at choreography...
Also a bit of CV about yourself...age, height, size, hair colour, etc.
All of this might be relevant and I suggest you tailor-make each 'resume' for the part you're going for...an amateur company would be interested in some details that a professional commercial wouldn't care about.
Don't apologise or feel bad for it being short. Better to be clear, concise, well-arranged and short than being padded out with details that are going to waste the reader's time and make you look like you don't know what you're doing.
Cheers
Craig
>
> I've been going for a few auditions of late, and I never know
> what to give to the panel when they ask for a resume.
> I've already got a day job, but I consider musical theatre as
> one of my hobbies and passions.
> The only thing is, I don't have any previous experience in
> musical theatre, so what do I put on my resume?? I haven't
> even had any formal singing tuition or dancing tuition.
> Seems pointless giving them my existing resume which is
> basically a run down of all the jobs I've had (not related to
> performing arts!)
You're right, when they ask for your 'resume' they're really only interested in your relevant experience, not your work history.
If you've done amateur shows or anything at school, that's still relevant. List the play title & playwright, company that put the show on & director, the character you played, and the year of the production.
If you've taken any classes, that's relevant. (ie: did Andy Fraser's stage combat course - 8 week basic certificate, or tap dancing lessons in highschool...)
I wouldn't go overboard listing hobbies unless you think they are particularly relevant...ballroom dancing, for instance, or gymnastic skills...
If you have musical skills, list all of those (ie: learned the flute - 3 years. Can play piano- a bit)...
You might also list skills like: can sing a capella, good at harmonies, usually an alto range, can read music, learn dance steps easily....
Or preferences...prefer chorus work to solo singing; would like to have a go at choreography...
Also a bit of CV about yourself...age, height, size, hair colour, etc.
All of this might be relevant and I suggest you tailor-make each 'resume' for the part you're going for...an amateur company would be interested in some details that a professional commercial wouldn't care about.
Don't apologise or feel bad for it being short. Better to be clear, concise, well-arranged and short than being padded out with details that are going to waste the reader's time and make you look like you don't know what you're doing.
Cheers
Craig
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