Just be sure you divide up the categories properly, and don't include a category if you have no credits for it. Categories: Usually, you'll see credits listed under two categories: Film/TV and Theater. When you're first starting out, it's OK if you only have credits from one of these, like Theater.Alignment: Have the name of the production in the left-most column, the name of your role in the middle column, and the name of the director or theater company (whichever is more well-known) in the right column.It's completely fine to include roles from classes and workshops. What to Add: If you're older than 25, avoid including credits from productions you did when you were younger than 18. If you're younger than 25, you can add roles you've played within the past 5-10 years, but don't go further back than that.Follow the below guidelines to ensure your resume looks professional: So how do you list roles on an acting resume? Well, the Credits section is where the bulk of your resume content will be, unless of course you're just starting out (in which case the bulk of your resume will be under Training & Education). Having trouble with formatting/alignment? Download our free actor resume templates here. Related: How to Get a SAG Card (easy to understand).If you're just starting out, chances are you're not a part of a union yet, so you should write "Non-Union." Otherwise you can write SAG-AFTRA, Equity/AEA or SAG-AFTRA Eligible. An example would be Tenor, or Low E-Flat to High D. Include vocal type or range if you sing.Although it's true that you'll have your headshot stapled to the back of your resume, you can also include a different one printed on the front as a way to fill up some of the white space (especially if you don't have many credits yet). Do not include your age unless you are under 18. If you're in the US, be sure to use inches and feet, and if you're outside the United States use the metric system. Include your height, weight, hair and eye color.Related: Managing Actors: A Behind the Scenes Look.Some may prefer you to hide your own contact information and only list theirs, but you can speak with them about it. If you have an agent or manager, list their contact information.Your name, phone number, email address (don't include your home address), and website. Note that having a website is not mandatory but can definitely make you appear more established.Use the following checklist and include everything you can (it's OK if you don't have everything listed below): This is where you'll list the basics, such as your contact info and descriptive information about yourself.
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