hi, i REALLY want to become an actress but im only 15 and i don't know agencies that would take me seriously. i really want to audition for films and stuff. does anyone know any acting agencies in the gloucestershire area that would be worth looking into??? please help!
2007-06-20 08:12:44 · 12 answers · asked by substitute_for_real_emotion 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
An agent will take you seriously if you have your parents support and if you are taking classes and have done at least some theatre. If you walk in with confidence (not arrogance) and tell them that you will do whtever it takes and you have your parents full support and you have a great look and they don't have another client just like you then they may give you a shot. Their main goal is to make money, not to make you famous so if they think you will work, they will give you a shot.
Get out there and get involved in theatre, take classes, and educate yourself about the way the business works. You do not pay money to agents until they help you book a job. You do not need a manager until you have a career to manage. You do not need to pay through the nose for headshots. Agents may not suggest specific photographers, it's unethical.
Watch out for scammers who only want your money!
Once you get some training and some experience and 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 (or whatever experience you have at that point), 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. You can also see if your state has a film alliance. Sometimes they post audition information for projects filming locally. 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.
Good luck!
2007-06-20 08:22:25 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Advice for a young actress
Hi,
I answered a question earlier today from a young guy who was desperate for a solution to his problem. He had landed a role in a play, but he feared for his job. He said that he wasn't doing well in the play, his acting was not on, the director was losing patience with him and he wanted to know what to do.
So many young people say two phrases, the first of which is an affirmation and the second one is a question. They are:
I want to be an actor. Where can I find auditions?
What they don't realize is that between wanting to become an actor and the auditions, there is a very important step. That is training.
The guy who had the problem, hadn't been training much. He didn't have a technique to fall back on. He didn't know how to create his character. He didn't know how to access certain emotions. So he relied on what he 'thought' was right and he was ACTING instead of BEING the character, because he didn't know how.
Before you rush off to get an agent, remember that people in the work force aren't the only one's who get fired. Actors can get fired too.
Your best bet is to get some good, solid training going. I would say that is your number one priority. You got some other good advice here too, but do yourself a favor and get into a good school. On this page of my site you will find some tips about how to choose a school: http://www.actingcareerstartup.com/acting_classes.html
Extra work community theater, commercial print work can help you get your feet wet.
Just remember that between wanting to become an actress and actually being an actress is lots and lots of training. And even when you can say you are an actress, you should still train.
Hope this helps,
Tony
http://www.actingcareerstartup.com
2007-06-20 12:37:50 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get some training and experience behind you if you want to be taken seriously. The biggest reason agents don't take young people seriously is because they come in with no training, no experience, and no knowledge of the field. Read some plays and books on acting. Get a good idea of the history and background of what you want to do.
2007-06-20 10:34:06 · answer #3 · answered by fixing_uh_hole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good thing I got to speak to you before you have made a bad move. The film and TV business is business. Sixteen hour days, foul people (as is the case in any business) "Worcestershire", should be Capsized is that PA?
Talk to the Los Angeles office first:
1 323 954 1600
Under 18 you have many options, ask for the Screen Actors Guild information package. Speak with them find a trusted teacher to help you :)
2007-06-20 09:03:01 · answer #4 · answered by Hardhorse 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm 13 and want to be an actress. I am working hard at Drama and English at school, and I have chosen GCSE Drama, I go to theatre school after school. You need lots of training and experience. Think about getting an agent when you are a bit older with more experience. Good luck!
2007-06-23 02:54:59 · answer #5 · answered by gymnastics~is~life 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a friend of mine has his wife doing part time acting work and they have just signed up their 6 year old daughter here http://www.kqzyfj.com/1s122biroiq57DCE97B576AADC9B?sid=nthea, don't worry too much about having no experience, you start with small parts, not sure if it costs money to join but you can try signing up and see what happens! It won't hurt. They basically will have you in their portfolio and you might be picked up by someone just because you look right for the part, regardless of beauty as most people think
2007-06-23 17:31:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-28 04:34:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well do you have any experience?
I kbow you are probably tired of hearing this, but you really need to have lots of experience. Take lessons, do school plays, community theater, and things like that. No agents will take you seriously without a good long Resume.
2007-06-20 08:18:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a 14 year old lad from Staffordshire- I'm in the same boat, I'd love to become an actor in the same genre as Simon Pegg.
2007-06-22 07:48:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get yourself a copy of 'Contacts' which lists agencies etc all over the country. Contacts is published by The Spotlight (just use a search engine; you'll find it)
You'll need a decent black and white photo as well.
2007-06-20 11:02:16 · answer #10 · answered by simon w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋