How To Write A Bio

A bio (biography) is written in the ​third person​ and should include past shows and other performance experience. Remember that your bio is a means to introduce yourself to the
theatre community. There will be many people who don’t know you as an actor, and your bio is an excellent way to communicate with the audience.

Please consider the following guidelines when writing your bio:
PAST SHOWS/ROLES with Garfield Center for the Arts at the Prince Theatre (GCA)
OTHER SHOWS and ROLES
WHAT YOU LIKE ABOUT GCA and THEATRE
SPECIAL INTERESTS, AWARDS
SHORT PERSONAL MESSAGE

Also, please adhere to the formatting as demonstrated below in regards to:
PUNCTUATION
CAPS
BOLD
ITALICS

SAMPLE BIOS

Sample #1

Janet Locke (Ophelia): Janet is very excited to be a part of Hamlet at Round Moon Theatre. She recently worked with Round Moon on MacBeth as Witch 1, and at Variety Theatre in Dead Man Walking as Helen’s Mother. Janet studied Theatre Performance at Northwestern University, where she received a BFA. For fun, Janet volunteers with the local YMCA as a drama teacher. She wants to thank her partner Jeff, and their dog Jet for always supporting her passions.

Sample #2 – youth or first-time actor

Henry Smith (Cat in the Hat): Henry is very excited to make his acting debut in Kinley Middle School’s Seussical the Musical. He loves being a 7th grader at KMS. When he’s not in school Henry enjoys rock climbing and playing baseball. You’ll find him on the KMS Tiger’s baseball team in the spring. He wants to thank his Mom and Dad for always picking him up from curricular activities!