If you're involved in a reading of a play or film should you put it on your resume? And if yes, how would that be put on there?

Would it be:

Name of Play/Film (Reading) - Role

I guess I'm just not sure how much readings are taken seriously though for me it's work and for the producers involved, they're hoping to make it into a full production.

Thanks!

No do not !! If you do get the part now that's a different story. Knock em' died.

This really is a personal choice, but...

From past experience and other resumes I've seen, if it's a full-on staged reading with invited guests, putting staged readings is fine, if you have very little on your resume. You can list it under its own category of Staged Readings.

Name of Production/Role you played/Director

You never know when a CD reading your resume knows of the project or the director that you worked with. It can lead to great conversations and the CD might even call the director of the reading to get their opnion on your abilities as an actor. But, once you have a good list of credits on your resume, the reading should be removed.

I agree with MIB. If your resume is sparse, you can include it. It is possible that someone casting will know someone you worked with.... If you have sufficient credits, knock that one off. I'd rather see a reading on a resume, than background work, btw.

Legitimate work on helps on a resume. I agree with Jackie -- put it on and be proud of it. You never know, it could help!

Congrats.

Ron

Please excuse my ignorance,
but what is a reading??
Thanks

A reading is a non-fully produced performance of a play for either prospective investors or just an audience....The idea is to focus on the play itself, to see it on its feet.
It varies how elaborate the production elements and how much rehearsal goes into it. Could be actors sitting in chairs. Could be a staged reading where actors perform blocking...

Yes, I agree with my esteemed colleague. There is nothing wrong with listing staged readings on your resume, particularly if you're short on credits.

But even if you're not short on credits, some staged readings are well worth mentioning.

These days, even big Broadway shows sometimes start off as readings. A friend of mine did several readings of "Wicked" while it was in its early stages. Another friend workshopped "The Producers." Certainly resume-worthy.

And some readings involve well-known talent or directors. I did a two-night benefit staged reading of "The Odd COuple" with Jason Alexander and Martin Short, and you can bet that will stay on my resume for quite some time.

So the term "staged reading" shouldn't be thought of in negative terms. You just want to be selective in listing them.