Agents for Acting?

Question

Do u have to have an agent?
and how do u get an agent too?
im confused, just answer this questio please?

thanx!

--Aj--

Answer 1

An agent gets you legitimate auditions and negotiates your contract when you get the job. They protect your interests and they get 10% for doing so. You don't have to start with one, but if you really want a career as an actor, then yes you need an agent.

First off, you don't pay an agent anything. They don't get paid until you do. 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/... 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.

Do theatre to stay active. Take acting classes and workshops too.

Good luck!

Answer 2

sophisticated thing. browse onto google and yahoo. this may help!