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the theater . If this is for a movie , tell them what you did even if you played a supporting role or as an extra . Should this be for a commercial , mention what your roles was as well .
You should bring at least 5 copies of your resume and head shots every time you go to the audition because you may never know who else will want one .
Now it is time for the things you must never do .
The most important is never lie about your experience . Just like applying for a job , the casting directors will get someone to do a background check about your credentials so it is only a matter of time before they find out the truth .
The same goes for special skills which you claim that you have but actually don ’ t . People won ’ t be able to do a background check here but they will find out when you are told to do something and suck at it .
When you submit a resume , make sure that this is printed on a sheet of paper that measures more than 8 ½ x 11 . Again , this is because of the size of the head shot . If you insist doing that , chances are your resume will be thrown away .
Since you are not the only actor applying for a part , don ’ t waste the time of the casting director by giving them a resume that is more than one page . If
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