Expert: Michelle Renee Krehl - 1/3/2010

Question
Hey Michelle, I've taken 6 years of theater arts classes  in middle and high school but never acted on stage, only in front of my classes. Can I put theater arts as my experience on my resume even though I haven't acted on stage? And also, I want to become a model but I don't really know how to start. I hope you get the point, please help! Thanks :D  

Answer
Adam,

Generally an actor's resume has areas to list experience as well as training. I would say that
your classes qualify more as training than experience. You never had any performances? I would try to get involved in a community theater group in your area so you can get some stage experience. I do not know where you are located as far as getting any acting opportunities. Of course this is easier if you are in a large city. The same obviously goes for modeling.

Male models must still meet industry standards and requirements, and for men, this means height is important as well as size (most male models are between 6'0"-6'2", give or take an inch). Again, I do not know what area you are in, but I would recommend you take a look at the website for Wilhelmina, they give a pretty clear idea of what is required for a male model in their submission and open call information, and what they expect is basically what is expected from most agencies.

Models just starting really just need a few clear snapshots to show an agent. If they are interested in representing you, they will let you know where to go from there, as far as wha types of photos you would need to get started. I recommend you do your research when approaching agencies, there are many scams out there!

Best of luck to you!

Michelle