how can i find a talent scout or an agencies in my town??

Question

i want to get started on act already, so i need a agent or manger. how do i find one in my town??

Answer 1

Well how can we really help if we don't know where your hometown is?

The best I can do is general advice. If 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, 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.

And Big R is right... any one out 'scouting talent' is running a scam. And in my opinion, you don't need a manager until you have a career to manage. You need an agent and an agent won't take you intil you have suffiecient training and a good resume so get started!!

good luck

Answer 2

There's no such thing as a talent scout. That is a myth. And if you don't live in NY or LA there are no acting jobs to speak of to be had. You also need to be ready to act at the professional level. Have you been told you are by industry professionals? You'll need to pay your dues before you can get paid. Like everyone else.

Answer 3

Do you have a lot of acting roles on your resume?

Ask actor friends how to find a Talent Agent or Talent Manager.