When sending your acting resume to an acting agency, is it okay if you don't have like 10 performances? I only have 5 or 6 and they are not very major, they are inside school performances, and training outside and in school. I' am confident that I am ready for an acting agency, and that I'm ready to take this acting to a new level. After all acting agents are there to give you auditions for more serious roles. However, I am just nervous and shakey, I have had many expierences with acting, but again mostly inside school, and I have trained outsdie school, So should I give sending it a shot?
2007-06-14 14:29:46 · 7 answers · asked by driven 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Give it a shot, but for future reference, I would pick up a book by Brian O'Neil called Acting As A Business: Strategies For Success. Brian has more than 20 years experience as an actor, agent and manager. In his book, which is one of the most read business books for actors, among other things, he talks about how to submit to an agent. Exactly what you need to do.
In addition, you should know that there is an industry format that your resume should be in line with. And, very important, inform yourself about how to write a cover letter, what to say, how to say it and how to format it. Take into consideration that you are one of thousands of actors who want representation. I've heard agents say, that because of that, they look for reasons to throw them in the bin, because they have so many to choose from.
One other tip. See if you can get hold of some envelopes with one side transparent. That way, the agent's office sees your picture before they even open the envelope. They are a little more expensive, but it could give you the edge of getting yours opened first, while others still sit there.
Most of the stuff I just talked about is in that book. Get it. You'll be glad you did. He also talks about the path you need to take to get into leading television roles.
Good luck!
Tony
www.actingcareerstartup.com
2007-06-14 15:02:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For an actress to be a success, she must have the face of Venus, the brains of a Minerva, the grace of Terpsichore, the memory of a Macaulay, the figure of Juno, and the hide of a rhinoceros. ~ Ethel Barrymore
what's to be lost by trying? the worst that happens is that you don't get a response from the agency. and the best that happens is that you get what you want, are in more shows, and end up famous on broadway like adina menzel or laura bell bundy. or on film, whichever your fantasy prefers.
good luck!!
2007-06-14 16:20:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you could.
In fact, start adding the auditions you attended but didn't get the part.
Anything to build that resume!
2007-06-14 15:01:13 · answer #3 · answered by wrathofkublakhan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at the same time as I fairly doubt that performing employer is valid, i am going to allow you to comprehend besides. you want to deliver your resume, head-shot and cover letter in an unsealed manila envelope to even if their address is. A demo reel is optimal to deliver alongside too. even if i do not comprehend why you would deliver a monologue.
2016-10-18 21:49:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the city where you live. Five or six roles may be okay for where you live. If that is all you have, its the best you can do. Audition and book plays, so you can build your résumé.
2007-06-18 13:07:19 · answer #5 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not you won't know untill you try
It doesn't matter that you only have a few
performances because if they are interested they'll contact you to audition for them and don't forget to include a headshot
good luck
2007-06-14 14:34:29 · answer #6 · answered by jazzi22 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For Acting, I would recommend
http://www.hollywoodnorth.com
2007-06-17 08:39:14 · answer #7 · answered by Lance F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋