Musician looking for guidance on transition to theater

Hope it is ok to post this. I am a local guitarist looking to gain more musical opportunities in theater. I have been doing live performance for many years but will be new to theater. I am hoping to get some auditions and am noticing that many casting calls are looking for a resume. Can any one share some guidance on the best way to format a resume that includes only local band experience ? (professionally, my day job has been as a teacher.) Any additional suggestions for a newbie making this transition would be most welcomed.

Not necessarily heavy on acting, but opportunities in which a guitarist has a role on the stage, ie; School of Rock, Rock of Ages, etc. Not opposed to pit work but enjoy the live on stage performance aspect very much.

Every artist enjoy the high on stage for sure here. I think & agree for the fact that proper opportunities should be given to stage artists.

Updated On: 2/24/20 at 03:16 AM

I made my living as a pit musician in New York for 12 years, and am happy to help you, but I too am confused about what you're looking for. It sounds like you're not interested in wearing black and being shoved under the stage (I say that tongue-in-cheek), but rather want to be playing guitar in the show and serve as one of the actors, is that right? If that's the case, then your options will be limited to the number of shows that require an actor/musician (Million Dollar Quartet, The Buddy Holly Story, etc). If I'm mistaken and you want to play in orchestra pits (and believe me, it can't be the kind of thing you're "not opposed to"; you either want to do it or you don't, because otherwise you'll be miserable), then I'll be happy to answer any specific questions you may have. Good luck!