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Writing a Resume

Fri, 25 Feb 2005, 01:28 pm
sare30108 posts in thread
Hey 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!)

Re: Writing a Resume

Mon, 28 Feb 2005, 07:41 am
Walter Plinge
Hi Aeva,

Yes to everything Craig has said. Be honest. Be brief. Dot-points (or a list) is easy for the audition panel to assess. If they want to know more, they'll ask you.

Your Resume might contain the info under the following headings:

NAME
DoB
Contact details

Personal info (as per Craig's notes) -- a recent colour photo of yourself, head & shoulders, 15cm X 10cm might help, too.

Education

Music education

Additional (specific) education (e.g.: dance / voice)

Performance experience
Date / Show / Company / Character

Production experience
Date / show / Company / Department

- - - - -

Join a local company and get some exposure. It all helps.

Good luck,
Russell

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