Role library
Build a role-specific application with cvlift's published resources for Acting. Every link below points to a guide or example currently available.
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CV example
Compare 2 UK CVs in this acting CV example, with casting-friendly ways to organise stage and screen credits, training and performance skills.
This acting CV example shows how to present credits, training and practical ability in a document that casting teams can scan quickly. It covers both established performers and people preparing an acting CV with no experience, without dressing training work up as professional employment.
Interview guide
Prepare for your acting interview with 13 practice questions on motivation and understanding of the work, plus direction and ensemble work.
For drama school entry, an audition is commonly part of the application. This guide covers preparing the performance, making clear character choices, following instructions and staying responsive in the room.
Cover letter example
Use 4 UK acting cover letter examples to show audition preparation, character research and rehearsal discipline, with advice on showreels and sign-offs.
An acting cover letter should make a focused case for your suitability for a specific opportunity. Use these UK examples alongside the acting CV guide, then prepare for auditions with the acting interview and audition guide.
Put the guidance to work
Use these examples as a guide. Write about your experience in your own words.
