Question - New to the World of the Working Actor

Hey everyone, I'm just starting out as a working (theatre) actor, freshly moved to Toronto, and I had a question. As is the usual case I'm applying to joe jobs (retail) between acting gigs. My work history has been a bit sparse as I've been busy with finishing school. However I do have paid theatre jobs under my belt. Particularly I did successive shows with the same company which constitute a significant amount of time. Is putting this theatre experience on a work resume an acceptable thing? I'm considering it because it does fill in the gaps, although I could understand if someone were confused to see my tenure at a theatre company amidst desk jobs. Apologies if this question seems idiotic, like I said I'm kind of new to all this, thanks in advance!

Thanks for the input, givesmevoice. Anyone else with similar experience have a say?

In my experience, for the mindless day jobs we often do (server, personal trainer, hostess, temping, retail) I don't think a gap in time matters as much as how you present yourself in person. If you go in and present yourself as reliable, personable and capable, you should be fine. You would be shocked at how many times I arrived at a temp job simply on time and they were amazed at how "great" I was.

As long as you aren't a flake, you already are way ahead of a lot of people with dayjobs.

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