How should one go about seeking an agent, for either film, TV, or theatre? Is it all about sending headshots and resumes consistantly?
2006-09-25 17:12:58 · 3 answers · asked by clarkdellis 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Depends on where you live. In Florida I would start with the Florida Blue Sheet. Yes, it's about sending headshots and resumes. You should start with an acting coach or take lessons. Your coach will be the best to advise you on how to market yourself and how to build a resume. They should also recommend the best agents in your area. There is a wealth of information in the Blue Sheet. Being an extra in film or TV is a good way to get a resume started. Check with the film commission in your state.
2006-09-25 17:24:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you ready for an agent? In New York City, the procedure is for actors to mail postcards/flyers to agents and managers, with information about the play in which the actor is appearing. Make sure your post-card/flyer indicates that "industry comps" are available. If an agent or manager is interested in your "type," he or she, will call you for an audition or interview. Do NOT follow-up. If they are interested, they will call. Otherwise, move on to the next agency name on your list.
You, the actor do not determine whether you will work in tv, theater, film, industrials, musicals, etc. The agent is the professional and knows the business, as well as, the best place for a client. As the actor, you shut your mouth, listen to your agent/manager, or, its back to your day job. It's about "work," if you are not working, don't contact an agent, they want to see what you can do - on stage, on film or television. Extra work does NOT count!
Don't call or visit unless you have an appointment. Agents are busy with clients, managers, and casting directors. If interested, they will call you. If you don't hear from them, and, or/they do not attend the productions in which you are appearing, they have no interest - move on to the other agents on your list. Often an agent will not call because they already have "your type," on their client list.
If you are called for an audition with an agent, it is a good idea to work with an "acting coach" to make sure the monologue you perform for the agent(s) is 100% professional and perfect - i.e., to show you are worthy of being submitted for projects.
Know your monologue inside and out, you don't want to stop in the middle of a monologue and apologize for forgetting your lines. That will kill you - they want to see that you are professional.
Agents look at the school(s) where you studied acting, the acting coaches, teachers that taught you. It' all part of the package.
Mail headshot/resumes with caution, I worked at an agency where an agent threw ALL actor headshots in the trashcan.
2006-09-25 19:01:03 · answer #2 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be successful on your own and they find you.
Agents work on commission and 10% of nothing means nothing.
Just go to casting sessions with head shots. If you start landing small roles or do commercially put a demo reel together.
Sign up with Extra casting services. I'm assuming you are in NYC or LA.
Network. Get known. Get SAG eligible.
Remember it's like $1,700 certified check in one payment to join SAG in LA.
Once in SAG you can't do non-union work without a wavier.
Agents will not take you if you are not union.
2006-09-25 22:44:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋