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2006-07-25 19:00:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
No and Yes. I'll explain.
No, you do not need an agent to be an actor. If you want to have it be a career in movies and television, having an agent is almost vital, but there are many people who do nothing more than community theatre. I'm pretty sure they would consider themselves actors even though they are not famous, or have never been on TV or a movie. And they would right in doing so - they ARE actors - and they don't have agents. Agents are only key when it comes to handling the roles that come through Breakdown Services (which is mainly Union roles). A lot of the non-union stuff can be found easily enough on your own.
Resume: Yes. It's not that you HAVE to have a resume, but if you are an actor, that would imply that you have acted in something, therefore, you would have credits, and therefore, a resume. Some resumes are more impressive than others, that is to be expected, but as long as you are acting in anything - a student film, community theatre, a church play, a local tv show, all the way up to a $100 million doller feature film, you will have a resume. The resume follows the acting. So like I said, if you are acting, then you will have a resume. Those kind of go hand in hand.
2006-07-25 19:11:55 · answer #1 · answered by digiactor 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes and no and maybe. All you need to be an actor is place to stand, words to speak and an audience to watch. No one has a resume before their first job (not an honest one anyway). An agent is one of those catch-22 things; you can't get much work without an agent, but a good agent won't want you unless you're working.
However, focus on the work. Chances are you're not well-trained, don't know how to breakdown a script, plot a character's arc, don't have much stage experience and haven't talked to any actors who are doing it for a living. Make yourself a better, more experienced actor and the rest of it will generally show up when its time.
2006-07-26 13:54:19 · answer #2 · answered by dg 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Resume- Absolutely! It should only be one page and list out the best experience. Look at other actors resumes online for good examples.
Agent: Not right now, you do not. Go to school, get an education and then intern at a theatre. Get some practical experience in Community theatres and regional theatres (you do not need an agent for most regional theatres). Then as you become more successful, get an agent.
2006-07-26 14:50:03 · answer #3 · answered by mvpadirmatt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How are you defining "to be an actor"?
If you want to make money, go to auditions, be in professional theatre or film, yes, you need an agent. You submit yourself (by sending in a headshot and resume); if they're interested they'll contact you.
You will build your resume through experience. Take classes (which you list on the resume), do all kinds of theatre--school, local--learn the ropes.
If you live in a town where they shoot movies, sign up to be an extra so you get on-set experience.
2006-07-25 19:05:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Resume, yes. If you're planning to attend auditions of any kind, you need one. Just shoot straight, tell the truth, and lay out your background and experience.
Agent? That all depends on what KIND of actor you want to be. I'm a creature of the live theatre myself. And one of the things I've always enjoyed is that, 9 times out of 10, I can find my own audition opportunities for stage work. And, 9 times out of 10, when I attend those auditions, I'm actually auditioning for the DIRECTOR who has the power to hire me. No agents deciding what roles (or worse, what SORTS of roles) I should be "submitted" for, no casting directors "screening" actors...just me and the person in charge. That's the way I like it.
If, however, you've a mind to break into film and/or TV and/or commercials...you probably need an agent. Good luck.
2006-07-26 09:12:47 · answer #5 · answered by shkspr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While any number of people are actors, it helps to have a good, accurate picture (8 x 10) and a resume in order to become a working actor. An agent is a very valuable person. He or she will open doors that might be closed to an unrepresented actor, and negotitate contracts.
2006-07-28 07:12:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's nice to have a resume' for any job. An agent just finds you jobs, interviews etc.. It's nice to have an agent because good ones have connections and can get the down low on up coming movies, roles, etc.. good luck.
2006-07-25 19:04:56 · answer #7 · answered by nsh_tt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋