ONLINE CLASS - TARGET THEATRE AND RESUME

Today's course is online. During class time, please follow the instructions on this page, watch the videos, then take the quiz.) Listed below are the two assignments for this class, which will be held online:

1. Target Theatre (Online Class & Assignment)

Let's pick your target theatre. This should be a theatre that you really want to work at, a theatre that will:

Pay you well (or this could be a target internship theatre which would pay less, but give a good credit)
Be a good credit on your resume
That you have a good chance of matching your skills to their needs

How do I pick a theatre?

You may already know of such a theatre and have thought about working there for a long time.
Or, if you are headed to an open call style audition this Spring (SETC, Strawhat, FPTA, etc.), looking at the total list of theaters attending and picking one of those, or asking your professors or friends on social media may help you select.
Read American Theatre Magazine to learn more about theaters. Or look at this map on the League of Resident Theaters website for theatres in an area of the country that interests you. League or Resident Theaters Map
You can also post on our Facebook group page, asking alumni to recommend a theater to you in a particular state or city where you want to work. The requirements for this assignment are at: Choosing a Target Theatre.

2. Actor Resume (Online Class, Paper Assignment)

You will be creating a color resume using your photo in the upper right or left hand column and use of colored text or colored separation bars.

The Online Class

Video Here is a video in three parts, detailing how to format your resume. Please watch all three parts.

PART 1: TOP PART OF THE RESUME (15 minutes)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bw65YeVPJk

PART 2: THE MIDDLE OF THE RESUME (25 minutes)

Actor Resumes: Experience

PART 3: THE BOTTOM OF THE RESUME (10 minutes)

Actor Resumes: Training and Skills

Please refer to your Theatre Careers packet "Acting Resumes and Examples" for examples of actor resumes for you to model when creating your own.

After you have finished the videos, take the Quiz 1: Resume Quiz.

If you have questions or comments on the videos, please post them here in the Resume Discussion Page.