HEADSHOT - RESUME >>AN ACTORS MOST IMPORTANT TOOLS:

IN MY OPINION:

WILLIAM REYNOLDS:

HEADSHOT - RESUME >>AN ACTORS MOST IMPORTANT TOOLS:

Why are your headshot and resume two of the most important tools for being a working actor? When you audition for most casting directors, they request all performers bring their headshot and resume every time. Why the resume? It tells them virtually everything they need to know about you as a professional performer. Also how reliable you are. They won't have to run an FBI report to make certain you are ok. (kidding a little there)

I know I look at your resume for your successes, where you are from, where you have been, what you have done, characters you’ve played, director and producers you’ve worked with, teachers you’ve had, where you went to school, etc. Everything is on your resume. I use it to find a direct connection to you—the performer! It’s a simple list of your successes. Maybe there is a director or teacher we both know. Or maybe we share a special skill like gymnastics, collecting glass blown figurines,  or weapons training.

Some say you should never list credits that are not professional like community theater or high school plays. However, in my experience, I've found that even the smallest item at any given audition could give you all the edge you needed. So, YES do that and while you're at it make sure your headshot is current and that it looks like YOU>