Wednesday, November 29, 2006
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Mr. Daniel Hireme
Actors Talent Agency
123 Star Dreams Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028
Dear Mr. Hireme:
This part is incredibly important! Always address your cover letter to a specific contact.
My name is Marcus Caparcus and I am a new actor to Los Angeles. I am interested in stage, film and commercial productions. My cousin Vinny
Babarino mentioned your name to me as he remembered that you and I attended the same performing arts school. It is simply amazing to me that
we both grew up in the same town and attended the same acting school.
See how short and sweet that was? I also managed to drop a contact name and a reference that makes a
personal connection between me and the recipient.
As for my recent work, you can see me in a guest starring role on 'The Office' next week and I also have a film being released as part of the Barleytown
Independent Film Festival. I should also tell you that I will be starting a new role in an off-Broadway play called 'Where the Kitty Kats Are'
and can easily arrange some tickets for you.
That’s it, three references and no more. I also offered to give some free tickets in an effort to make it
easier for the casting director to view my skills.
Thanks again for taking the time to read my cover letter and resume and I look forward to meeting you in person. I am available any time for an
audition. Feel free to contact me on my cell phone at 555-555-5555.
Nothing complicated here, just a simple thank you, call me anytime and I am done. Always try to end with
a contact number.
Warmest Regards,
Marcus Caparcus
Sign your cover letter. This detail shows a willingness to make your cover letter more personal.
101 Nowhere Drive
Hollywood, CA 90028
555-555-5555
fakemail@Hollyweird.com
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and/or interviews.
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