Chris Smith
123 Any Street • City, ST 12345 • (555) 555-5555 • csmith@email.com

June 1, 200–

Pat Cummings
Stage Director
Any Production Company
456 Any Street
City, ST 12345

Dear Mr. Cummings:

Lynne Winchester recently indicated that you may have an opening for a set designer and suggested that I contact you. I am seeking a position involving stage design for television, theater, and video productions.

As noted on my resume, I graduated recently from Clemson University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts and a concentration in Studio Art. Courses in modern drama, music and sound in theatre, set creation and design, intermediate painting, and woodworking all contributed to the skills I possess and focused my aspirations towards stage design. As a an undergraduate, I designed and helped create props for numerous campus productions, including The Tempest and Marco Polo Sings a Solo, and I developed many storyboards and set design presentations.

Design, carpentry, and related talents have been nurtured in settings outside of the theater. Recently, I co-designed and co-created props and decorations for several fundraisers, weddings, and events held at the Civic Center and Columbia Country Club. Also, I have gained valuable craft-specific skills working as an apprentice to a busy home-renovation specialist and painting murals with a freelance artist.

Enclosed is a resume as well as some photographs of my work. Of course, I would like to show you my entire portfolio and discuss with you how I might contribute to Any Production Company's current and future projects. I have some great ideas for the sets of Trivia Tunes and Videos After Dark and hope to have the opportunity to discuss them with you. I will call to confirm your receipt of all supporting materials, including a letter from Lynne, and to arrange either a formal employment interview or informal conversation regarding my candidacy. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Chris Smith

Comments

• First paragraph immediately identifies referral source and the nature of the position sought.

• Second paragraph presents most academic experiences, including a list of courses and projects.

• Third paragraph refers to important and “creatively connected” experience.

• Closing paragraph reveals desire to share portfolio (the most significant supporting document), again notes referral source, and requests formal or informal meeting.