A theatrical headshot is a
headshot that actors use to obtain acting jobs in theatre
or theatrical productions. The difference between a
theatrical headshot and, say, a commercial headshot is the
focus. Whereas a standard headshot may depict the actor as
a regular person, warm and friendly, a theatrical headshot
may zero-in on a specific quality or character that the
actor is good at portraying. For example, an actor may be
great at portraying the shy, quiet type. So, the actor may
get a theatrical headshot that portrays the actor looking
shy and quiet. The actor is able to use the headshot to go
after theatrical roles that require an actor who can
portray a shy or quiet, introverted person.