The entire resume must fit on one 8-inch by 10-inch page, which is the size of a headshot. Tailor each one to the performing art for which you want a job. If you are interested in different types of performances such as movies and stage, create several different resumes. Though each one may contain the same information, the presentation order will differ.
Put contact information such as tour name and phone number at the top of the sheet. Include any union affiliations such as SAG or AEA as well as your height and weight. If you have an agent, use his name, company and phone number in place of your own phone number.
The next section lists your performances and is divided and subtitled according to your industry target. For example, if you're interested in movie work, start with the subtitle "Film" and list your previous movie roles. If you want to perform onstage, start with "Theater" and describe your theater achievements. Arrange performances from newest to oldest, or if you have several in one year, from most important to least important.
For movies and TV, list the title of the production, the type of role (lead, supporting, principal, co-star) and the director/production house. For neatness, separate each description into a column. Never include work as an extra or background actor. This is not considered acting by professionals and will be seen as an attempt at deception.
For theater, use the name of the play, the name of the character, and the director/playhouse. If you've performed extensively with one theater, you can subdivide the list into playhouses, then, under each playhouse, list the play, character and director.
List all your acting training and any degrees from newest to oldest. For specialized training, list the name of the course, the teacher, the training facility and the location if it is not within the area. For university diplomas, list the type of degree, the university and the location.
End the resume with a list of skills such as Stage Combat or Dance, dialects such as Southern or Standard British and any non-acting skills useful for your target industry such as directing or playwriting for a theater.