Let's take a breather from some of the acting topics we've examined lately and get back to basics.

We wrote recently about submissions envelopes, cover letters, and headshots. Now for that fourth and final part of your basic package: THE RESUME.

For six years, part of my "job description" has been to review actors' self-submission packages. Consequently, every possible resume format has come across my desk. Here are some general suggestions based on examining hundreds of resumes:

RESUME MUSTS:

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