some people tell me that you need to pay them if you want them to hire you but other people tell me that if they want you to pay, its a scam. do you need to pay an acting agent or not?
2007-01-24 15:25:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Legitimate talent agents can ONLY take 10% commission of the money an actor makes from a performance. The Talent Agent CANNOT take more than a 10% commission. If you are NOT in New York, or, L.A., you will probably run into someone pretending to be an agent.
If you want to make sure the agent is legitimate, go to the Department of State website for the state where you live, contact them and ask if the Talent Agent is legitimate and what commission can an agent in your city/state charge an actor.
2007-01-25 01:05:41 · answer #1 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lets get one thing straight, here - AGENTS NEVER MAKE YOU PAY UPFRONT!!! But, of course, they're still making a living out of this business, so make sure you read every contract that you have to sign. The percentage of cash they take from your pay is usually no more than 15-20%. This is subject to the percentage of work they put into finding you jobs, but it's still usually a fixed figure.... You should be able to use your bilingual skils to your advantage, as not many English kids can say that they are fluent in more than their native language! Good for you! Hope that helped! x x x
2016-03-29 01:23:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agents who demand you pay them money up front are running a scam. Legitimate agents are paid a percentage out of the work they net for you. If your agent is good and you work hard, a legitimate agent will be well paid without having to demand any out-of-pocket money from you.
2007-01-24 17:05:50 · answer #3 · answered by nbsandiego 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the answers given are correct, if not entirely clear. When you work, your negotiated fee is paid by the person/group who hired you to your agent. He/she takes whatever percentage the two of you have negotiated as fair (typically, 10%). You then get a check from your agent for the remaining amount.
2007-01-24 23:12:08 · answer #4 · answered by actor22 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT hire an agent who expects money upfront. The only time you should be expected to pay him/her is when you get money, and then it's only like 10%. But you should never have to pay when you're out of work.
2007-01-24 16:32:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't ever pay an acting agent anything up front. They make money when you make money by charging you a commission when you book work. They usually charge 10%.
Don't pay anything up front, they are just trying to rip you off.
2007-01-24 15:37:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anna D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you shouldnt have to pay for an acting agent. if an agent wants to represent you they will take 10% of whatever you make but u shouldnt have to pay them ahead of time. jsut findign an agent for representation and getting the job is the hard part.
2007-01-25 01:32:10 · answer #7 · answered by Brittany T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no because all acting agents love you so much that they are gonna do your work for you for free! Is that what you wanted to hear?
2007-01-24 15:28:52 · answer #8 · answered by cookies and cream 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but if they are reputable it will be with commission of your job.
2007-01-24 15:29:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you do but onlt 10or20%
2007-01-24 15:29:22 · answer #10 · answered by i,m here if you need to talk. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋