Biographies for Theatre Programs

​Your biography prepares our patrons before the show, during the intermission, and after the show because they want to know YOU. Tell us about your training and awards, future plans, or favorite roles (but not ALL of them, this is not a resume). Please avoid using "(Your Name) is excited to be performing with West Valley Arts..." 

Please submit a biography with the following:

• List your full name and role
• The headshot you upload here will appear with your bio
• Write in third person
• Share your theatre highlights. List production name first in "Quotes" (the form ignores italics) and your role in parenthesis. "Title" (Role) 
• Share your accomplishments, plans, and goals. Did you recently complete a marathon? Do you volunteer as a firefighter? Be proud of where you are now and where you are going. Always tell the truth.
• Avoid overused words such as thrilled, excited, debut, etc. We are all excited to be here but these words lose meaning for our patrons when we read them over and over, and over, and over, and over...
• Do not use inappropriate language or comments, bios will be edited at the discretion of West Valley Arts
• Always proofread carefully for spelling and accuracy of information

Examples: 
John Doe (ensemble) is a second-year M.F.A. student in acting. For West Valley Arts: "Title" (Role), and "Title" (Role). For Other Theatre: "Title" (Role), "Title" (Role), and "Title" (Role). TV: "Title" (Role), on Netflix. John just completed his first marathon and is from Anytown, Anywhere.

Jane Doe is based out of Anytown, Anywhere and has performed at the Theatre Name in "Title" and the Other House in "The Great Gatsby" and "Of Mice and Men." Her short film, "Title" won best short at the Utah Film Festival.

John Doe is proud to X for the Y stage for the first time after spending X years doing Y. They previously did Y for Theatre Company, and X at Other Place. John is a Position at Interesting Day Job. More at website.com 

Juan Nadie (Assistant Stage Manager) is a senior majoring in stage management at the University of Utah. He worked as a props crew apprentice at the First Opera, stage managed for Other Place and interned this summer at Company Name in Anytown, Anywhere. Juan is from Hometown, Anywhere. Connect with him on IG @juannadie

You may have seen Juanita Nadie (role) doing something as Role in "Title." Other favorite past roles include "Title" (Role), "Title" (Role), and "Title" (Role). Her goal is to teach junior high theatre. Juanita and Alex are preparing to welcome Baby Doe in October of 2022.