i am trying to get a collage fund so i thought that maybe acting would be a good idea. not a big actor, a small one. some commericals here and there maybe even a small role in a movie. do i need an agent for that? if so how do i get one? do they ecept people with no experince? since i have no experince what should i do to start of? sorry for all the questions. thanks!
2007-07-02 12:11:53 · 6 answers · asked by rock en espanol! 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
If you're really serious about acting, you'll forget about getting an agent right now and start where you should: get some training. Go to class. Get into a school. Learn the craft of acting. That should be your number one priority.
Your acting career will be short-lived if you put the cart before the horse. It will be difficult for you to get a GOOD agent, if you can't act. And even if you do get an agent, you might find yourself not being sent out much on auditions. Or, the reverse side of it is, that you will get sent out a lot in the beginning and then when casting directors see that you are not trained, they will kindly ask the agent not to send you anymore.
Do yourself a big, big favor. First decide if that is really what you want to do and while you're thinking about it, start training.
If you want to know what it will take to become an actor, I have created an ebooklet that you can download for free on my site: http://www.actingcareerstartup.com .
Go to school first. That's a better discussion to have with your parents. It will show them also that you are serious.
Tony
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2007-07-03 10:02:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple reply, a few do now and a few do later.... Explanation: Almost any individual with entry to unique individuals in a given enterprise or within the illustration with actors, have entry to the everyday breakdowns, can name themselves marketers or individual managers. They can cost you a price up entrance or on a per thirty days foundation as some way of "offsetting the price of advertising you". They can let you know that you simply have got to pass to a detailed appearing educate or use a detailed photographer to get new headshots. About ninety five% of the time if they're insistant that you simply use handiest those individuals they're getting a few variety of kick back down of it. This is the rationale why, if you are watching for a theatrical agent, you have got to discover one that's sanctioned by means of both SAG or AFTRA or each! Those unions have instructions in position that state that an agent would possibly handiest take a unique agreed upon percent after the performer has been paid. They additionally are not able to call for you employ a unique trainer or photographer as a foundation for no longer repping you. An agent presents a carrier to aid you, and like several offerings you're going to have got to pay for it finally. But in case you facet with an AFTRA/SAG agent, no less than you realize that price would possibly not be popping out of pocket. Best of success!
2016-09-05 12:53:28 · answer #2 · answered by fermo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you do need an agent, and in case you hadn't noticed a few of us may be a bit incensed at your asking the way you did. Sorry, but this isn't as easy as you seem to think it is. People train for years to be actors. This is a lifelong dream, not something you do on a whim to get a bit of cash. Have you never heard the term 'starving actors'? My advice is to get a regular 9-5 job and leave the acting to those who really want it.
"There are no small roles, only small actors." Constantin Stanislavsky
2007-07-02 12:53:09 · answer #3 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, you need an agent for all of that and they are not easy to get. NO they don't accept people without experience. This is not a summer job, this is a lifetime commitment that is full of rejection and struggle. If you are getting into this for money stop now. You'll need to start small and work your way up from community theater and that's not a paying job.
2007-07-02 12:46:51 · answer #4 · answered by fixing_uh_hole 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You cannot get a role unless you have a Talent Agent.
You need a talent agent to do commercials, film, television, movies, etc.
You can't do anything unless you have a Talent Agent to submit your name to the Casting Director, for consideration for an audition.
2007-07-02 13:27:33 · answer #5 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd have a better chance with lottery tickets.
I'm serious. People try for years and don't get as far as you seem to think you'll get in no time with no experience of any kind. Forget it.
2007-07-02 12:28:25 · answer #6 · answered by Big R 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋