how can i find the staring line for this long road i have infront of me?
2007-05-07 17:14:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
You'll need to move to NY or Los Angeles. NY is best for modeling and theatre, but LA's the place for tv and film.
I'm better versed in the latter, so my advice is if you want to find a legitimate agent to represent you for commercials, TV & film go to Sag.org. Use the dropdown menu on the right labeled 'resources' and choose 'agent information'. On the next screen, on the left choose 'Find a SAG franchised agent' and follow the directions. You can look up agents all over the US, but there are higher concentrations where the work is (Los Angeles, NY, IL, FL, GA etc.)
Then you can send them your headshot, resume, and a cover letter stating that you are seeking representation and wait to see if they call you in for an interview.
Once you have an agent, they will get you the auditions, but until then you can check out actorsaccess.com. For theatre, you can go to backstage.com or http://www.actorsequity.org/CastingCall/castingcallhome.asp If you find the audition on the Equity site, you still may be able to go, as long as their not taking appointments from equity actor's only :-) On backstage.com you have to pay to get all of the info, but the initial search is free and you may be able to see enough info to find out the rest on your own without paying OR you can go to your local bookstore or newstand and look at their print publication (new every Thursday) for free. Good luck!
2007-05-08 12:29:19 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
start with an agent. depending on where you live there are different ones. my agent is Raleigh model and act. well i have auditions to see if i am marketable on Thursday. which is another thing. you will be asked to do a runway, a photo shoot, and a commercial. Then they decide if they think that people would want to buy me or not. This doesn't cost anything, well mine doesn't anyways.
i wish you lots of luck!
2007-05-08 08:34:41 · answer #2 · answered by lauren 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The top modeling agencies, Ford, IMG, Click, Wilhemina and other top agencies are located in NYC.
The photographers, publicists, stylists, hair stylists, fashion publicists, magazine publishers, designers, etc. live and work in NYC.
This is where the industry is located.
The acting industry is also located here.
2007-05-08 01:19:33 · answer #3 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get lessons.
Take care of your body
[stay slim, keep your face clear of acne, and keep your hair nice]
It's 65% about appearance with acting.
It's all about appearance with modeling. And if youre under 5'7. then you're going to have a terrible terrible time finding jobs.
Also, most important, find an agent.
2007-05-08 00:32:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to start in the business is to get a talent angent.
2007-05-08 00:21:03 · answer #5 · answered by pinkpearl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should give up now because you won't make it
2007-05-08 00:18:05 · answer #6 · answered by nascarfan7677 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋