Techie Resumé

ShadowInTheWings · Techie Resumé

This topic, though similar to "techie credits," is not the same.
I was recently advised that I should create a resumé of all my theatre work. But I don't know how! How do you format a techie resumé? Does it look like a regular one? How much information do you include? What do you leave off? I'm so confused that I'm feeling rather stupid.

cabaretfreak

Don't stress. I have a techincal experience section and acting section. If you don't have an acting section, then add catorigors(sp) like lights, run crew, etc. Good Luck

what_the_heck013

If I were you, I would do acting creds on one and tech creds on another.

Tinker Rigger

To be taken seriously on the tech/design/production side of things:
1. Leave your acting credits off.
2. Don't put acting credits on your resume'.
3. Why would you put acting credits on a technical resume'?

Nobody cares if you can act, what they want to know is can you get your gig together when doing the in, the out, the Nth tech rehearsal of the week. You need to be able to prove that you are fast, safe and above all that you KNOW YOUR GIG.

cabaretfreak

It depends on your audience. I guess because the way I figure it is good to know something about acting, which is important to costuming (how the actors move, ect.) . I think though now since it has been awhile since my last production it is time to take them off.

Tinker Rigger

Well, in that case, isn't it good to know something about dance? Or contortionists (well, I guess if you got a gig with Cirque, the answer would be a definite yes.)

Point being, there's too many people out there looking for too few jobs. Don't put anything on a resume' for a crew job that will distract from your technical abilities. Most TD's see acting credit's anywhere on a resume' are gonna give you a one-way trip to the round file.

cabaretfreak

FYI : I'm a designer not a "crew member"!!!

Celeste_SM

A design resume would be different from a technical theater resume. It should be supported by a portfolio. I would list design experience on a technical theater worker resume, but not acting credits.

My resume, geared primarily towards stage management, is similar to the format used by most actors, but instead of "role", I have my job on the show. You can put your familiarity with performing under the "skills" section, along with stuff like dance/fight notation skills, equipment that you're familiar with etc.

Always tailor your resume to the job you're trying to get.

cabaretfreak

Thanks for not being snappy about it and like "Your totally wrong, my way is the right way! So deal with it."

ShadowInTheWings	Techie Resumé This topic, though similar to "techie credits," is not the same. I was recently advised that I should create a resumé of all my theatre work. But I don't know how! How do you format a techie resumé? Does it look like a regular one? How much information do you include? What do you leave off? I'm so confused that I'm feeling rather stupid.
cabaretfreak	Don't stress. I have a techincal experience section and acting section. If you don't have an acting section, then add catorigors(sp) like lights, run crew, etc. Good Luck
what_the_heck013	If I were you, I would do acting creds on one and tech creds on another.
Tinker Rigger	To be taken seriously on the tech/design/production side of things: 1. Leave your acting credits off. 2. Don't put acting credits on your resume'. 3. Why would you put acting credits on a technical resume'? Nobody cares if you can act, what they want to know is can you get your gig together when doing the in, the out, the Nth tech rehearsal of the week. You need to be able to prove that you are fast, safe and above all that you KNOW YOUR GIG.
cabaretfreak	It depends on your audience. I guess because the way I figure it is good to know something about acting, which is important to costuming (how the actors move, ect.) . I think though now since it has been awhile since my last production it is time to take them off.
Tinker Rigger	Well, in that case, isn't it good to know something about dance? Or contortionists (well, I guess if you got a gig with Cirque, the answer would be a definite yes.) Point being, there's too many people out there looking for too few jobs. Don't put anything on a resume' for a crew job that will distract from your technical abilities. Most TD's see acting credit's anywhere on a resume' are gonna give you a one-way trip to the round file.
cabaretfreak	FYI : I'm a designer not a "crew member"!!!
Celeste_SM	A design resume would be different from a technical theater resume. It should be supported by a portfolio. I would list design experience on a technical theater worker resume, but not acting credits. My resume, geared primarily towards stage management, is similar to the format used by most actors, but instead of "role", I have my job on the show. You can put your familiarity with performing under the "skills" section, along with stuff like dance/fight notation skills, equipment that you're familiar with etc. Always tailor your resume to the job you're trying to get.
cabaretfreak	Thanks for not being snappy about it and like "Your totally wrong, my way is the right way! So deal with it."

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