Does any one know how to get in touch with talent agents?

Answer 1

Give them a call and ask if they're accepting submissions. If they are, send them your headshot and resume, CD and/or reel if you have one, and ask for representation.

Answer 2

Hi Hart*Star

There are several different resources you could use to get in touch with agents. Rather than talking about how to get in touch, I would rather talk to about what your strategy could be.

First of all, you need to consider the following:

What kind of acting are you interested in primarily? (Film, televison, industrials, commercials, voice-over, commercial print) You can find agents that specialize in many different areas, but big agencies will have different people within their agencies handle different areas.

Get a copy of the Ross Reports, Show Business weekly, New York or LA Agencies or something similar in your area (that last one is a resource by Sue Porter Henderson and her website address is www.hendersonenterprises.com).
Her agencies booklet which is updated quarterly shows what agencies are looking for (what kind of talent in that particular period).

Do you know your type? If you don't, find out. And then find out which agents cater to your type.

Send out a headshot and résumé and don't forget a cover letter, which must be very brief and to the point and state why you are looking for that agency to represent you.

You will need to find out how to write a good cover letter.

Once you have made initial contact, you will need to follow up. Timing is important as is the way you follow up. One way is to use post cards.

Once you get that far, you should start getting some responses. It's a numbers game though, but be focused and don't think that if you just send out mass mailings that you will be successful. Target your mailings and you will have greater success.

Hope that helps,

Tony
www.actingcareerstartup.com

Answer 3

Look in the phone book, and set up appointments with a few agents. Try to ask around at theaters and places where people perform to find a good agent.
Once you get to the appointment, try to find proof that this agent will get you work. Some will give you a book of jobs they've gotten people, or will have pictures of thier models on the walls.

Answer 4

Talent Agents look for new clients by going to plays. If you are not in a play, how can they find you????