Resume/CV

First draft due October 16

Who are you?  Why should someone hire you?  A Resume/CV should answer these questions efficiently, which means it must be specific to your field. If you have more than one field, you will need more than one resume. If you will also be needing a basic job to earn a living while pursuing other arts work, you may need a non-arts centered resume as well. Students should bring a hard copy  (or hard copies) of your current Resume(s)/CV to class on October 16.  

For general resumes, see the following Joseph Carberry examples put forward by Career Services. While none are for straight up acting or directing, all show Joseph's attempt to weave disparate skills together (and in some of the resumes he has had some arts experience -- including PW!).   If you'd like, get Career Services to help -- or make an appointment with a peer career counselor. You can go to the lab during walk-in hours and find someone to help you, or make an appointment in advance.

For an actor's resumes: here is  a template:

In addition, here is a pretty good article on theatre resumes.

Laura Rikard also recommends two books -- this book and this book -- as well for anyone looking for solid professional advice at the point of entering the acting profession. Students can also google non-famous working actors and see model resumes.  For example, says Laura, this wonderful actress  (thank you Laura!!). And here are some recent brown grads to emulate:

Alejandra Rivera Flavia
Madeleine Heil
Liz Morgan

And a playwright alum's site: Jen Silverman

During the week between October 16 and October 23, you are required to meet during office hours or by appointment with someone in your desired career goal field (actor, director, dancer, designer, academic, activist, or general career services etc etc) to go over your resume (again) with your and give you one-on-one advice.  You will take their advice and submit a revision to canvas by the 23rd.

Revised Resume due October 23