Article: All theatre companies set a word limit for bio length.  To ensure you’re keeping your bio within the accepted limit, consult your director, producer, or an authoritative member of the crew before penning your bio.  In addition to a word limit, some theatre companies provide templates for your bio, limiting you to discussing only certain things. Some theatre companies have rules regarding what information you can and cannot include in your bio. If you’ve never been in a production before, lead with this information.  Say something like, “This is Jane’s theatrical debut.” Otherwise, simply write your name and involvement with the production. After that, write out your credits, which are your most acclaimed roles.  Avoid listing every production you’ve ever been in.  Instead, focus only on your proudest or most impressive work. Write a list of your most popular or critically acclaimed roles.  Use this list to help you decide which roles to cite. Refer to your resume if you have trouble recalling roles or remembering which were strongest. Depending on your level as an actor, you may need or want to fill your bio with some extracurricular activities.  Include anything from volunteer experiences to sporting leagues you participate in.  If you’re writing a bio for an amateur theatre production, you’ll probably also include information about your vocation.  If you’re a student, mention this by saying, “She is a student at the Acme University.”  This is especially appropriate if you’re studying theatre or drama with the aim of becoming a professional actor. Do this only when you played a lead role. If you were a chorus member or an unnamed character in a production, you can still refer to this experience in your bio, but do not name the character. Lead roles should be listed along with the production.  An example of listed minor roles might look like, "John has been involved in The Miracle Worker, Jesus, Son of Man, and Showdown at the Sugar Cane Saloon." A mix of minor and lead roles could be written, "Jane has appeared in My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the Roof, and as Fantine in Les Misérables."
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Consult the theatre company you’re writing the bio for. Introduce yourself and your credits. List some things you do outside of theatre. List previously played characters by name.