<p>In acting school auditions, it is misleading to say the resume doesn’t matter, though. The piece of paper with the list of shows is not very important, but the knowledge and skills that you gained from participating in the shows can be huge. It helps actors to grow if they have a variety of experiences, have worked with different directors, etc. The high school kids who were the stars of all their school shows and did nothing else are at a disadvantage. The kids who sought their stage experience outside the high school will have encountered a broad range of audition situations, for example, which helps them a lot when they are doing college auditions.</p>