Everyone says to get an agent but how exactly does that process work? I know you shouldn't pay anything until you've made money on a job by that agent and then they get about 10%. How do you "submit" yourself to be represented? How to agents decide? Is there an audition or do they just take as many as they can so their actor gets cast? I'm interested in Los Angeles agents and I already know about books on agents I just want you to tell me don't suggest other places to find answers. The most information gets Best Answer!!!
2007-07-28 06:07:24 · 3 answers · asked by argh.pirate 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
I'm one to say never pay for something that you can get for free. If I was you what I would do is gather together my work then goto http://www.famesource.com/?r=3 they have talent agents which scout the site. Now what gives you a higher chance to get what you want for free, you LOOKING for the agent, or the agent COMING to you. PLus you get to build a fan base and stuff like that so it defn helps you get some attention. Thats my 2cents.
2007-08-04 06:41:48 · answer #1 · answered by Mr RSX M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is not easy. For the most effective way to get an agent, I recommend you get the book, Acting as a Business, by Brain O'Neil. Amazon.com has great deals on it. Most young people wanting a career do not realize that they have to market themselves to agents and casting directors in order to get a professinal job. Agents only take the most promising applicants based on their headshots, resumes and auditions. O'Neil really tells you how to do all this. But you also have to be sure that you have both the talent and the look that agents and casting directors are seeking. You say you know about books on agents, but have you got a copy of O'Neil and used it? There is no other souce of really good info other than O;Neil and You Must Act, a CD Book available on line. No one had a magic formula or technique. Get O'Neill and use it. Ask me any other questions you have at kencosp@aol.com I mentor aspiring actors for free.
2007-07-28 06:19:30 · answer #2 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When I was an agent, most of our actors were referrals from existing clients.
Other's we discovered when went to the theatre to see their work. That's the best way, as we were able to assess their talent "on stage."
It helps if you are a brilliant actor and are recommend by a client of the Talent Agent.
Actors, with referrals from a current or former client of the Agency, "may" get a chance to interview with the Agency,
that is, if the Agency likes the actor's resume and acting background.
Actors with friends that are represented by an Agency have a better chance of meeting and auditioning for an Agency.
Most actors are not as good as "they," or mom and dad, think they are.
2007-08-01 16:07:30 · answer #3 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋