COVER LETTERS! The Power in Your Words! with Annie Chadwick, Up-To-Date Theatricals

The words that we use to talk about our talent are just as important as the expensive headshot. They are a reflection of our creative talent. This is so important to understand when writing a cover letter or note to the industry.  Think of the cover letter as the third snapshot of you that builds upon the first two most important marketing tools – the picture and resume.  A good cover letter includes the following pieces of information:

1. Who recommended you (if you have a referral).
2. What you want - an interview to discuss representation or an audition.
3. Why you are ready to book work - recent work, links to reels, training, who you are currently studying with or have worked with, reviews, etc.
4. Closing, that you expect to be successful.

The goal of a good cover letter is to introduce your talent through the credits, referrals, and training that you reference. This reassures the agent/manager/casting director that you are at a professional bookable level and committed to building a successful performance career.

At this seminar you will learn how to write a specific, targeted cover letter that will up your chances of getting in the room.

ANNIE CHADWICK is a professional actor, member of AEA, SAG, AFTRA, & ASCAP, founder of Up-To-Date Theatricals and author of the "ShowBiz Bookkeeper." Annie just returned from touring to sold-out audiences on her "Mississippi Home" tour with her bluegrass band, the NYCity Slickers. Her recent theatrical work includes the Jerry Bruckheimer feature film, Confessions of a Shopaholic, with director P.J. Hogan, playing John Lithgow's wife, Mrs. Edgar West; Eleanor Webster on NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Episode: "Hate" directed by David Platt); Clairee, Steel Magnolias (directed by Ron Nash); the Mistress, Jacques Brel: Life Dance!; guest features on Animal Planet (Episode: "City Slickers"); the Hallmark Channel's New Morning and PBS' new nature series Wild TV directed by Mustapha Khan. NY Theatre credits include: Dottie West, Lambs Theatre presentation, Honky Tonk Angel (dir. Bruce Lumpkin, chor. Randy Skinner); Lysistrata, Lysistrata; Lady Grace, Something's Afoot (dir./chor. Troy Garza); Maggie, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and the Woman, Pirandello's I'm Dreaming, But Am I. Film/TV credits include: Awakenings, Saturday Night Live (with David Spade), Another World, Guiding Light and Eligible Dentist (NBC pilot with Gene Wilder). Annie just released her debut CD, "Layin' It Down," with her bluegrass band, The NYCity Slickers. She has her Masters degree from IU School of Music. Visit Annie at AnnieChadwick.com.