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Resume question--current show
« on: Aug 12, 2008, 11:03 pm »
I'm a young stage manager, and I'm curious to see whether it's ok to put a current show on a resume.  The show I'm on right now does not actually open until late Sept., but I just moved to New York, and it's one of the few New York credits I have.  Is it ok to put it on, or is it better to wait until the show is actually open?
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Re: Resume question--current show
« Reply #1 on: Aug 12, 2008, 11:49 pm »
I usually list my current / upcoming show with (forthcoming) accompanying the title.

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Re: Resume question--current show
« Reply #2 on: Aug 13, 2008, 07:14 am »
I always find my rule of thumb is once I sign the contract to add it to my resume . . . currently right now I have four shows on my resume that I haven't start rehearsal - I put the season and the year next to it (spring, 09) for example.


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Re: Resume question--current show
« Reply #3 on: Aug 13, 2008, 09:57 am »
"Current" show is fine to put on a resume. I always have a cover letter that accompanies my resume and it's in the cover letter that I'll put all upcoming shows in addition to an overview of my work ethics.

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Re: Resume question--current show
« Reply #4 on: Sep 01, 2008, 08:47 am »
I always include it in a cover letter. ie. "Currently I am working on (blank) and will become available for employment as of (blank)."  That way, it's included, attention is drawn to that credit, it shows that you're in demand and it doesn't cross the weirdness of including it in a resume when you haven't completed it.
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Re: Resume question--current show
« Reply #5 on: Sep 01, 2008, 04:32 pm »
For me - if I spent one day of rehearsal on the show it goes on my resume. I was the stage manager for at least a day.
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Re: Resume question--current show
« Reply #6 on: Nov 11, 2008, 02:34 pm »
I always find my rule of thumb is once I sign the contract to add it to my resume . . . currently right now I have four shows on my resume that I haven't start rehearsal - I put the season and the year next to it (spring, 09) for example.





This can be done?! I was advised not to do this.  I suppose, however, it does make sense if one is already contracted.

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Re: Resume question--current show
« Reply #7 on: Nov 11, 2008, 04:20 pm »
I do put the date of shows in the future . . .  . (like spring 2009) for example.

Gives one a sense of projects upcoming as well.

Now, if you want the option to back out of future projects for a better gig, then I would not list them.


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Re: Resume question--current show
« Reply #8 on: Nov 12, 2008, 12:49 pm »
I don't recommend putting shows on your resume that are "forthcoming," too many things can change. However if you are in tech or previews then I would.  If the show is playing then of course you should list the show as "current."

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Re: Resume question--current show
« Reply #9 on: Nov 12, 2008, 10:05 pm »
I don't put current or upcoming productions on my resume until they've been put to bed...gives me something to talk about in my cover letter.