Whenever I call my agent, she always says "Oh, I was just talking about you with........."(Whichever TV or theatre director, casting agent). I know she's lying and probably does it habitually with all her clients. Should I just block out her opening remarks?
2006-11-06 12:20:06 · 11 answers · asked by Spotlight 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Given your previous postings here and the illusion of a nineteen thirties amateur dramatics character you have painted in crude fashion, it is no wonder an agent does not take you seriously.
The business is at an all-time low and it will not recover.
There will be no resurgence of theatre, televsion and radio drama.
Five minutes ago I took a 'phone call from a name actor who has done five days work this year.
Our own agent is at his wit's end and well-known names are even calling him with 'have you anything at all?' pleas.
If you ARE an actor, which I very much doubt, you would know that it is probably time to find another career.
2006-11-06 20:21:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
At the end of the day she has to say something and make it seem like she's doing her job but unless she can tell you anything solid then i would try to take anything else she says with a pinch of salt. She probably has realised that you have a talent and doesn't want to lose you as a client. She's watching her own back, but I'm sure she is still trying for you because if you make money then so does she. Hang on in there, there could be something just around the corner. Good Luck x
2006-11-08 09:32:36 · answer #2 · answered by Dancing Queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The type of ambiguity you are tolerating from this individual is doing a number on your self-esteem, whether you know it or not. It is not only time to change agents, it is time to find someone you trust, also. Money is involved, and unless you get a much more mature reception, make sure it isn't yours.
2006-11-06 20:33:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everybody has something as an opening remark to break ice in a conversation. Your agent is habituated to her "Oh, I was .........." opening remark. Just ignore it.
2006-11-07 06:36:37 · answer #4 · answered by Hobby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey i model for spotlight agency in newzealand im not sure if its the same company. Um question though? Do you find your always ringing her? if shes always talking about you with casting peope or who ever then shed be the one calling you wit jobs. You shouldnt have to ring her first. But if you havent had any jobs in a while then you know shes bull shitting Ae???? She could always just be trying to keep you keen.
2006-11-06 20:34:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could do this or have some fun with her and the world and treat it as truth and ask her "What did he say?" Can we get an appointment with him? Call him now. or whatever your fun buttons suggest. If you do it each time she says this do you think she'll give up? Or put it in your electronic or paper notebook the next time. Each meeting rev up the truth value. Say I tried to call so and so just before I came.
Are we smiling yet?
2006-11-06 20:28:32 · answer #6 · answered by wilashakespeare 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does she get you auditions and how many? If you aren't going out very often, look for a new agent.
2006-11-06 20:31:07 · answer #7 · answered by sillylittlemen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yip
2006-11-07 04:42:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep or ask her why u aint got an audition then
2006-11-06 20:28:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would be more upset if she asked who are you oh i had forgotten you for a while
2006-11-07 12:26:12 · answer #10 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋