My name is Jonathan Parker and I'm the Founder of Star Search Casting ( http://StarSearchCasting.com ). Back in 1998, after working in the entertainment industry for a number of years as a talent scout, I became aware of so many individuals with tremendous potential that just weren’t getting the exposure they needed to succeed. That’s when I first conceived of Star Search Casting as a way to help people be “discovered” by getting their faces and resumes in front of thousands of entertainment professionals who were in the position to hire them. Years in development, Star Search Casting became not only the most sophisticated casting site with the most advanced search engine, talent database, and tools to help you get maximum exposure, it also became the number one site where industry professionals go to find new talent!! I can’t tell you how absolutely thrilled I am that SSC has achieved the goal I had in mind when it was originally created!
In the entertainment industry, a "triple threat" refers to someone who can act, dance and sing well. Take the cast of High School Musical for example. It's a high energy production with an incredibly talented cast, many of whom had to act, dance and sing to land their roles.
While it's great to be a really good actor or a really great singer, you never know when the role of a lifetime will call for you to have more than one skill. It's important when you're preparing for a career in the entertainment industry that you are versatile and well-rounded. Learning to do several things rather than mastering just one skill can greatly increase your chances of booking really great roles.
Many actors have a "Special Skills" category on their resume. While singing and dancing can be listed here, you can also include languages, dialects, sports, instruments, stunts or any other special skills you may have that make you unique. Having lots of talents can be really helpful when you're going after a role.
Often people are tempted to fudge this section of the resume, but this is a big DON'T. Instead, take advantage of classes or training in your area to pick up additional skills that will make you more marketable.
We have lots of classes listed on the Star Search Casting website that you can check out. I think you'll find that classes can be lots of fun and a great way to meet and network with others in the industry.
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