Performer's Updated CV

I created this CV to give to Casting Directors and Directors/ Producers at open auditions. This is because usually at open auditions, you are representing yourself and so by presenting an updated CV you are showing the production company that you are auditioning for that you are confident in yourself that you have enough experience for the role, and that you are well trained. I think that I could have added my current training to my CV as I have trained with renowned actors and teachers in Britain, however I wanted to keep my CV on one page, so as not to draw away the casting directors attention.

I kept my experiences at a minimum and only included jobs that I have had in the previous 3 years, as I feel that this shows how often I am in work, so that the people hiring me are aware of what I am capable of and know that I have been updating my work experiences to prove that I am ready to work. I feel that if I added all of my experiences not only would it be too long and 'boring' for the casting director to read, but I think it would be pointless because in the previous years I had only worked on ensemble and children roles in stage productions and Television, and this wouldn't express my capabilities now as an actress.

Due to the fact that it is my ambition to work as an actor/ comedian for film, I felt that it was important to update my television experience for the last few years due to the fact that this would raise my chances of landing a good role in the industry. Therefore I have mentioned both student projects, and short films that I have done, and I didn't expand on the companies I have worked for due to the fact that they aren't well known within the industry, and would take away the attention of the person reading it.

I added my smaller roles within the past three years such as being a 'Dancer' in The Wiz, and Paparazzi in CATS, because I feel that this would show a casting director my ability to work in an ensemble part of the cast as well as featured roles, and this could land me smaller roles as extras, or just supporting roles in productions due to the fact that I have had this experience. I have kept the smaller roles on my CV as a minimum however, because I personally am aiming to achieve main roles in stage and film as this is an ambition of mine.

Overall I am happy with my CV because I have represented my professionalism throughout by having clear contact details, agent details, headshot, and experience. I also think that the font I used represents professionalism because it is bold and clear.