How do you get agents?

Question

How do you contact agents for singing/acting? They seem to be impossible to find.

Answer 1

It depepnds on where you're located. 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 which includes singing, you can go to backstage.com or http://www.actorsequity.org/castingcall/... 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 newsstand and look at their print publication (new every Thursday) for free. Good luck!

Answer 2

Well, I would go to http://www.google.com and type in "talent agents". The first link they will list is "ATA: Association of Talent Agents" Once you get to the website, scroll down and click "Find An Agent". When you click, scroll down until you find one that fits you. There are at least 100. When you find one you like, go to their website if possible. If not, mail your picture(s) (headshots) to their company. The address should be listed. This is how most agencies find their talent.