File puptcrit/puptcrit.0511, message 180


Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2005 21:35:09 -0800 (PST)
From: Gregory Ballora <gregballora-AT-sbcglobal.net>
To: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] A resume question


Hi Ed,

Working here in Los Angeles, I have found that most of
the people that ask for a resume don't really know
that much about the specifics of puppetery anyway. So
all the space that I used to take up with explanations
was mostly wasted. Mainly, they want to see that you
have done SOMETHING, and hopefully something they
recognize. My resume includes very basic information.
Film first, then TV and Video, and finally Stage. I
list the name of the project, my character name (if
there is one specifically), and then an indication of
whether I was a lead, support (like doing hands), or
ensemble (when it there is too much to explain). Then
I will list the production company, and the director
when possible. 

At the top I do, like an actor, list my height and
weight, to give them some idea of what is coming. 

At the bottom I list things like where I have studied,
15 years with Jim Gamble Puppet Productions, Voice
Over with Bob Bergen, stuff like that. 

And recently I have had to start using a head shot,
which worked for me on a TV Sit Com I will be shooting
next month (yay!).

That is what people seem to want HERE in LA. Ed, I
don't know where you are, and for what you are
auditioning. You have to play to your audience. but if
you have a clean, clear one page resume, it is a great
place for them to start to ask you questions. Then you
can tailor your answers from there, and start to build
relationship, which is the key.

Good luck, and if you want to see how mine is
formatted, email me personally, and I will get you a
copy.

Greg

--- MrBunraku-AT-aol.com wrote:

> I'm actually posting instead of just lurking; it may
> be a sign of the end...
> 
> Anyway, I'm polishing up my resume.  I've stopped
> touring for the time being, 
> but I'm starting to think I need to remake my resume
> so it's more succinct.
> 
> I've seen some folks that list their different jobs
> by catergories (TV, 
> theatre, film, etc.) the specific project, who they
> worked for, and what they did 
> (puppeteer, etc.)  Is this the standard?  I'm sorta
> looking for a way to 
> highlight the skills I used on each project, such as
> performing animatronic 
> characters or working in front of green screen.  
> 
> I'm hoping other folks can give me some input on
> this.  I've been considering 
> just listing the production and what I did on it and
> adding the specifics in 
> a cover letter.  I'm just wondering if this will
> give a prospective employer 
> the best sense of what I can do.
> 
> Thanks in advance for any and all input!
> 
> Ed
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