Pick a clean, professional template that highlights performance and credits. Use reverse-chronological or hybrid layout so recent roles and notable performances sit near the top. That helps casting directors and hiring managers scan your work fast.
Keep length tight. One page works well for early-career monologists. You can use two pages only if you have many lead performances, awards, or touring credits.
Use ATS-friendly fonts like Calibri, Arial, or Georgia. Set body text between 10 and 12pt and headers at 14 to 16pt. Keep consistent line spacing and margins so your document breathes and reads easily.
Structure your sections clearly. Use standard headings such as Contact, Profile (one sentence), Performance Credits, Training, Skills, Awards, and Select Reviews. That makes your file easy to scan by humans and software alike.
Avoid fancy columns, background images, and multiple fonts. Those elements confuse parsing tools and distract readers. Keep color minimal and use bold or italics sparingly to emphasize roles or awards.
Watch common mistakes. Don’t cram your resume with long paragraphs of text. Don’t list unrelated jobs without context. Don’t use nonstandard section titles that casting teams won’t recognize.
Make each credit clear. List role, piece title, director, venue or company, and year. Add a one-line note for awards or notable reviews when relevant.