so im thinking about submitting for an agent, but i dont have alot of work. but i have a good amount of training. so my question is, should i submit to agencies right now? even though i dont have a substantial amount of work they might want to schedule an interview just based on my headshot, but if they arent impressed than i can just get some more experience and classes and new headshots and then resubmit in six months...right? or should i just wait until i get more work before i submit at all. could my chances of being signed with someone be forever ruined if dont wait?
2007-07-04 04:56:32 · 3 answers · asked by Danelle b 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
You have nothing to lose by submitting right now, even though you may not have a lot of experience if you catch an agency at the right time and they like you and need someone with your look then you still have a great chance, so go ahead and submit. The worst they can say is no and that's something you will have to get used to anyways in this business.
2007-07-04 10:04:49 · answer #1 · answered by Zack 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you do not have a lot of acting experience, if you do not have lead roles in plays, do not embarass yourself by sending a headshot/resume to an agent. They want to see actors that have a lot of acting experience on a resume,
before they agree to represent you.
Chances are very slim that an agent will accept you without a lot of experience on your resume.
Wait until next year to mail your headshot/resume to agents. Agents want clients, with a substantial background of work in theater, in particular, in Regional Theater.
Don't waste an Agent's time, you are not ready for them.
Do not send them your headshot/resume, until you are ready to audition.
A serious actor could be waiting for an appointment with the Agency. Get more experience. Take acting workshops. Make sure you find a legitimate
Talent Agent.
2007-07-04 06:51:30 · answer #2 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Essentially, there are no rules. Talent will out. Master the use of the shift key. Join AFTRA and/or SAG. Call agencies to see if they are accepting submissions.
Try again with the shift key.
Hone your waitressing skills.
good luck.
dtv
2007-07-04 08:18:31 · answer #3 · answered by vertically challenged 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋