Writing a McGregor Hall/Henderson Rec Players Theatre Biography
(Young and High school actors)
Remember the biography should be written in third person (Make it sound like somebody else is writing about you).
Start with your name. Give details about where you were born, and school(s) you have or are attending.
Indicate your theater experiences. If you have been onstage in previous shows, include what plays or musicals you have been in and what your role(s) were. If you perform in any way (play a musical instrument, singing, dancing etc), you may also want to mention this.
Write your thank yous. You may want to thank your family, any mentors you have, the directors, and/or anyone else you want to thank for their guidance.
Limit your bio to 100 words or less.
Tips
You don’t have to talk about all of the theater experiences that you have had. Write about the more popular ones that people might have seen or more recent ones, (If you’re older now, you don’t have to include a role you had as a dancing flower when you were five years old).
Keep it short and interesting!
Make it look and sound professional. Don’t be too full of yourself!
Sample Young Actor Bio
James Jones, who plays the role of Michael, is proud to be a part of the summer cast of Mary Poppins. James lives in Kittrell with his family and attends Zeb Vance Elementary School. He is in the fourth grade, and he loves math. James first appeared on Broadway at the age of six as Chip in Beauty and the Beast. James also enjoys playing soccer and has recently begun learning to play the violin. James would like to thank his parents for their love and support. He also thanks director Peter Parker for allowing him to enjoy this valuable experience.
Sample High School Actor Bio
Kelly Smith is excited to be performing in her first leading role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. A sophomore at Cincinnati’s School for the Performing Arts, she has appeared in the choruses of Oklahoma and The Music Man, in which she was an understudy for the role of Amaryllis. Kelly will spend this summer touring Europe with an acting troupe. Upon graduation, Kelly hopes to attend NYU so that she can audition for Broadway roles. She is accomplished pianist and also enjoys travel. Kelly thanks her parents for always letting her pursue her dreams. She is also profoundly grateful for director Martin Anderson and his faith in her. Kelly is actively involved with Broadway Gives Back, an organization that aids with recovery efforts for areas devastated by natural disasters.
