I'm considering auditioning for a Broadway show. Would it help to get an agent?

Question

I have another Broadway question. People are constantly telling me at my community theatre that I should try to make it in New York. How do I find out about auditions for Broadway shows? And do I need an agent?

Answer 1

You can't come to NYC and "get an agent." You must perform as often as you can. It takes many, many, years to become good enough to perform on Broaday, if ever.

Agents go to the theater to find new clients. If they see your work and like it, you will be invited for an interview/audition.

It may take years before an agent calls you for an appointment/interview, if at all.
Community Theater and Broadway are NOT the same.
It's a long stretch from home to performing on Broadway.

As a Broadway dancer, make sure you have a great extension for dance and a phenomenal Broadway Belt.

Most actors, with Broadway stars in their eyes, end up going back home faster than they arrived in NYC. It's very, very difficult, to attempt Broadway. An agent wants to see that you have a lot of experience in theater. NY Agents go to the theater to find new talent.

If you have talent and an agent sees you, someone in the Agent's office will invite you for an interview.

Broadway auditions are often closed, however there are Open calls. Unless you are an Equity Member, you can't just "audition for Broadway." Broadway is not going anywhere. Continue to build your acting résumé.

As a Broadway dancer, make sure you have a great extension for dance and a phenomenal Broadway Belt.

Answer 2

You don't *need* an agent if you're resourceful.

It does help to make friends on the inside though. If you can go to New York, try to find out where the Broadway stars hang out and go there. In an industry like that, a lot of it is who you know. If you have someone in the industry you admire greatly, write them a letter asking for advice. Who knows, they may actually write back.

And audition audition audition!! Even the best actors don't get all the parts they want, so just keep trying.

Answer 3

You'll need lots of professional experience to be considered for Broadway shows. Broadway is the pinnacle of the theatrical/musical world, so most performers have spent years studying their craft and performing in low-profile productions to prepare themselves for Broadway opportunities. Since staging a major production is expensive, directors can't afford to work with people who don't have a good deal of professional experience. That's why casting directors contact agents when they're looking for performers. Agents (legitimate ones, that is) represent professional actors, singers and dancers who've proven their talent and demonstrated that they're committed to their crafts by working their way up the ladder. Since agents only represent people who are already established in their field, casting directors know they'll be sent candidates who know what's expected of them on the job. Broadway isn't where people start their careers. It's more a long-term goal, since there are thousands of working actors, singers and dancers whose dream is to eventually make it to Broadway. A typical Broadway performer has spent years taking classes, working in community theater, and appearing in off-Broadway productions so he/she will be prepared if/when the opportunity to move to a big, prestigious stage presents itself.

Answer 4

Getting an agent is harder then getting an audition. Until you have some sort of success you're not gonna get an agent, or at least a good reputable one. Everyone wants an agent, but an agent doesn't want to represent just anyone.

Answer 5

well get an agent anyway then ask someone you that is in new york and that is in your same situwation

Answer 6

No, it wouldn't help and you don't need one, haha

Answer 7

maybe yeah..