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are talent agencies a good idea!? i mean i know they give you like a manager and things. im just scared to get jipped by one ya kno'. i have'nt realli done any research one them so can anyone suggest and article or something explaining what talent agencies do.

2007-06-08 10:30:31 · 3 answers · asked by Lynn 1 in Arts & Humanities Performing Arts

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Unless your friend lives in NYC or L.A., the chances are very good that she will not find professional talent agencies.

She should go to bbb.org to see if there are complaints about the Talent Agency before she goes to meet with them. If they ask for MONEY they are a SCAM and she should quickly run out of the office.

Real talent agencies do NOT ask for money.

2007-06-08 11:52:11 · answer #1 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0 0

Talent agencies are places for casting directors to turn when they want to let people know about a casting call. For example, when my company is shooting a commerical the only way we find actors is by contacting a talent agency and asking them to send anyone who fits the description. They are good things because they will set you up with reputable jobs. They do take a cut of what you make, but if its a good agency it won't be too much (usually 10%)

Just be sure to research any agency you are looking into, and if you can try to talk to people who are working with them to find out if they are happy.

Good luck to you and your friend

2007-06-08 10:41:45 · answer #2 · answered by ashbee 1 · 0 0

My friend started with a talent agency and I know you wouldn't trust them because at first her parents refused because of them getting ripped off from all of the money spent on the agency but overall I think it's a good idea because most agencies are honest...as long as you get a trustworthy agency you should be fine because as long as they don't rip you from your money then you will end up big..somewhat...over time. My friend after only 1 year is now getting daily calls from broadway (*and other major performances*) requesting to have her come act/sing.
:)
I hope I helped.

2007-06-08 10:41:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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