Actor's Website

This week I had to start working on a website for my business of theatre class. It is supposed to serve as a portfolio of my work as a singer, actor and dancer. I started building my website on Squarespace and ended up having a lot of fun. 

Building this website reminded me of what we are doing for our clients in class. I am able to take some of the principles we are learning to sell myself as a performer and what I have to offer in a professional and creative way. 

I had to recognize that my key audience is casting directors and provide them a portfolio of my work which is chic, clean and not overwhelming to navigate. Furthermore, I determined my social media voice should be mostly professional on the website, but I would allow myself to show a little more of my individuality in my about section.

It took me a lot of time to put together because I had to sift through so many production photos to find high quality ones to show me off in a good light. I also have blanks on my website where I'll put my new headshots once I get them done by the photographer ONU's Theater Department brings in every October. I also want to add videos of me singing and acting in the media section, but otherwise I am super happy with how it is turning out.

One of my favorite parts of my website is the logo I made by signing my name on a transparent page on my iPad. It looks sexy at the top of my page!

Check it out and give me some feedback! www.matthewjbrightbill.com

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