2007-02-08 19:08:29 · 7 answers · asked by cHoCoLaHoLiC 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
By and large, agents don't care about your experience...OR your ability, for that matter. They're salesmen, and, if they think they can SELL you, they'll sign you. They only get paid if YOU get paid, so they have to be convinced that you'll be a money-maker for them.
2007-02-09 04:09:11 · answer #1 · answered by shkspr 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Answer number one is spot on, and with no offense an AGENT is not strictly in the business of FINDING talent, though they create income if they represent "TALENT"
To USE an Agent you'll PAY no matter your level of talent.
Someone without talent should probably rethink going into any Arts related field or craft, although if you haven't been in a cave all your life you see examples of celebs, every day who seriously lack TALENT.
Anything creative takes PASSION, and it is WORK.
If you have even a casual interest you should seek schooling for the development, and expansion of that interest. You might then hook up with a "Coach" and find open auditions that SCOUT TALENT. Even then you should also be preapred for rejection.
No offense to AGENTS really, but in my opinion the better time to look for one is when you truly don't NEED one.
Steven Wolf
2007-02-09 09:44:35 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What if the agent wants to meet you, and asks you to do a "Cold read"? Will you know what to do? If they ask you to do a classical comedic monologue, do you have one ready to perform and impress them with? What if they ask you to do a second monologue, will you be ready? Can you sing, dance? Juggle? Burp on command? Any special theater/performance related skills your agent can rave to casting directors about you? What if they ask you what your favorite Musical is and why, can you give a thoughtful critical perspective? How will it feel to wait by the phone, going on audition after audition, and getting cast in nothing... Are you ready for all this? Agents turn down people every day who have years of training and experience. Talented people, sometimes. I think your putting the cart before the horse, sorry to say. What if you don't even like acting? Take a class, and audition for community theater or educational theater.
Good luck!!
2007-02-09 07:43:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legitimate talent agents want to see a resume, which means, you must have acting experience. Legitimate talent agents are NOT allowed to charge actors money to be represented by them. They will lose their license. Legitimate Talent Agents work on "10% Commission."
If you are NOT in NYC you will probably only run into SCAM Talent Agents.
NEVER pay to be represented by an agent.
2007-02-09 11:59:20 · answer #4 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's rather difficult, but I suppose it can be done. Avoid people who suggest that you pay them.
You might want to look in publications such as "The Ross Reports" to find agents in your area.
While you are looking, find a way to get some of that experience you lack. A local theatre company, an acting class. Anything to help you learn.
2007-02-09 13:38:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
for a film and tv extra you do not have to,but acting you should at least have some experience . that makes you credible as a performing artist
2007-02-09 07:14:51 · answer #6 · answered by Elvis 109 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course you can, and when you have paid for enough of them (untill you find the right one) you will have an education as well.
2007-02-09 03:18:24 · answer #7 · answered by OU812 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋