The Actor’s AuditionResume & Headshot

The ChallengeDrama 7Audition/Monologue Unit Name:______________________________ Performance: 100 pointsResume: 50 points

What is a...

Monologue: A work written to be spoken by just one person. This may be full-length, or simply a solo passage within a longer work. The focus may be on an imaginary character, or the audience itself.

Soliloquy: A speech in which an actor, alone on stage, speaks his or her thoughts aloud.

Audition: The act of reading for a part in a play. In the case of a musical, it may include singing and dancing.

Resume: A written record of an actor’s performance experience and skills, to be given to the auditioner.

For your audition...

you will choose and prepare two contrasting pieces, either two monologues, or one monologue and one song from a musical.

one standard introduction will be given at the beginning of both pieces.

the total time of performance will be two minutes.

Your resume...

will include your headshot.

will include all of your true performance experience, including classes, plays, and workshops

may include additional “creative” performance experience.

will follow the format provided to you as a sample.

The Resume

A written copy of any previous acting work you might have done. List roles you’ve played in school or college stage productions, community theatre productions, your voice and/or dance training, and other skills (e.g., juggling, skateboarding, gymnastics).

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http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com/theatrical-resume.php

The Resume

Produce an acting resume that accurately presents your experience and achievements. This document should ideally be a one-page document that lists your theatrical, film, and commercial experience. A good idea is to sub-divide your acting resume so that each part of your career is clearly explained.

http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com/theatrical-resume.php

Resume Dos and Don’ts

Don’t lie about your experience just to fill in an area

Don’t make a resumer larger than 8.5 X 11. Stick to one page.

Do consider appropriate font choices, print quality, and have a friend proofread it before you print.

Do include a headshot. Make sure the headshot clearly shows your face.

Do include up to date contact information

Do print out a copy and bring it to your audition http://www.olmstedperformingarts.com/theatrical-resume.php

Resume Examples

Jared Voss

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FILM

SAW XII Mathilda Lions Gate Films

AMERICAN PIE 9 Debbie Universal Pictures

THE NANNY Mrs. Wells Indie Pictures

DAY JOB Lead Indie Feature - Dir. Amy Stuart

ENEMY AT THE DOOR Lead Indie Feature - Dir. Alan Ross

48 HOURS Lead Indie Feature - Dir. Bernard Gibbs

BREAKDOWN Lead Indie Feature - Dir. Mark Dupre

THE BRIDEGROOM Supporting Indie Feature - Dir. Cindy Johnson

STANISLAUS Supporting Indie Feature - Dir. Steve Stanford

THE 9:30 TRAIN Supporting Indie Feature - Dir. Yann Finn

CORNUCOPIA Supporting Indie Feature - Dir. Lulu Figgs

DESPERATE HUSBANDS Supporting Indie Feature - Dir. John Smith

TELEVISION

CSI Recurring CBS

BONES Guest Star FOX

COLD CASE Guest Star CBS

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Guest Star ABC

TWO AND A HALF MEN Guest Star CBS

UNTITLED PILOT Series Regular CBS

WOMEN OF THE WEST Lead MOW - Lifetime

STRONG MEDICINE Guest Star Lifetime

BABYLON 5 Guest Star TNT

STARGATE ATLANTIS Guest Star SciFi Channel

LOST Co-Star ABC

24 Co-Star NBC

SCRUBS Co-Star NBC

GREY'S ANATOMY Co-Star ABC

DEADWOOD Co-Star HBO

NCIS Co-Star CBS

MONK Co-Star NBC

GENERAL HOSPITAL Recurring ABC

THEATER

WIT Susie Monahan Ahmanson Theatre

ENCHANTED APRIL Lotty Wilton Pasadena Playhouse

BEIRUT Blue Kirk Douglas Theatre

MACBETH Lady Macbeth Laguna Playhouse

FALLEN ANGELS Julia Sterroll Geffen Playhouse

HEDDA GABBLER Mrs. Elvsted Mark Taper Forum

UNCLE VANYA Helen Actor's Gang Theatre

SUMMER AND SMOKE Alma Odyssey Theatre Ensemble

THE BABY DANCE Wanda Colony Theatre

THE MOUSETRAP Miss Casewell Odyssey Theatre Ensemble

DETECTIVE STORY Mary McLeod Blank Theatre Company

THE ART OF DINING Nessa Vox Blank Theatre Company

TRAINING

NAME OF SCHOOL (MFA in Acting)

Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (London): 8-week intensive Shakespeare master class.

ACTING COACH: Name of coach.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Fluent in Spanish and French, dialect expert, dubbing and animation voice-over experience,

swimming (competition level).

Actress Name

SAG-AEA-AFTRAActing agency and/or manager

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THEATRE

RENT Mark Cohen Orion Theatre - Dir. James Smith

LES MISERABLES Rebel Student Minetta Lane Theatre

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Brick Trilogy Theatre - Dir. A. Gold

BAREFOOT IN THE PARK Paul Bratter Orion Theatre - Dir. Anna Park

ROMEO AND JULIET Mercutio Orion Theatre - Dir. Anna Park

GREASE Sonny Orion Theatre - Dir. James Smith

ANSWERS Suspect Orion Theatre - Dir. Judy Caruso

FILM & TELEVISION

LAST STOP Lead Short Film - New Frontier Productions

STRANGERS Supporting Student Film - NYU Grad

Official selection of the "New York Student Film Festival".

HOOKED Lead Student Film - Columbia Grad.

A DAY IN THE CITY Supporting Student Film - NYU

THE FAULT LINE Lead Student Film - NYFA

THE MAN OF MODE Supporting Student Film - Columbia Grad.

TRAINING

NAME OF SCHOOL (Bachelor's Degree)

Scene Study: James Smith, Sheri Ross

Voice: Debby Silver (Linklater technique)

Dance: Musical theater, jazz, tap.

Shakespeare: Jeffrey Sanford

NAME OF WORKSHOP: 6-week intensive improvisation workshop.

NAME OF CLASS: On-going on-camera technique class.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Languages: Spanish (fluent)

Dialects: British (standard and cockney), American Southern.

Ballroom dancing (tango, salsa, waltz), skiing, martial arts (black belt karate).

Actor Name(917) 222-2222

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The Headshot

http://www.jom.com.au/1C_08_actors_sample_BW.html

The Headshot

http://www.jom.com.au/1C_08_actors_sample_BW.html

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Stats, Affiliations, & Contact Information

Performance ExperienceRole Show Theatre/Network/Studio

Special Skills

First Showing Rubric

Final Showing Rubric

Questions?

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