As an actor who wants to be taken seriously in the professional world (aka entertainment industry, y'all!!) there are a few things you should have handy. Here is a basic checklist if you're just starting out:
HEADSHOT
RESUME
WORKING PHONE WITH VOICEMAIL
EMAIL ADDRESS
WEBSITE
MONOLOGUES
REEL
AUDIO DEMO (IF DOING VOICEOVERS)
ACCOUNTS WITH ONLINE CASTING SERVICES
APPROPRIATE WARDROBE
POSTCARDS FOR SHOWS
PENS
BUSINESS CARDS
For a detailed breakdown and to read more: An Actors Toolkit | The NYC Actor
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