2007-07-30 11:45:57 · 5 answers · asked by Laura Block 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
You have to be very very good at acting and very very good looking or at least quite unique to attract the agent's attention.
All casting is done by look first then talent and baby there is so much talent and good looks out there that you cant even imagine it. So how do you compete? You get a mentor. You get tons and tons of experience which will make you a better actor and you do whatever is necessary to have a competitive image. I am a retired actor and I know the business. I advise young actors for free. Write me at kencosp@aol.com and ask me anything about acting.
2007-07-30 15:14:45 · answer #1 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Simply stated, you need to make yourself a viable commodity. You have to realize that just like yourself there are literally thousands of people out there trying to land an agent. When an agent decides to take you on as a client they are doing so out of faith that YOU will be able to get work, and thusly they will get paid. So how do you do this?
First, get yourself trained and don't stop. Actors of all levels, at least those worth their trade, will never stop trying to improve their ability and craft. If you can get in with a school or a teacher that is held in high regard, all the better! But at the very least you need to be able to demonstrate to a potential agent that you have had some form of training and that you are still currently persuing it as well.
Second, you need to build credits. Verifible, professional credits. Grammer, high school and most college level credits carry little weight in the professional world. You need to get yourself out to auditions, book projects and build your reputation. The more you can show an agent that you have been able to seel your product by yourself, the easier it will be for an agent to be willing to take a chance on you.
Third, be seen! I know this sounds foolish, but the more you get out there and network, meet people and make impressions, the more your name will get around and eventually might make it to the desks of one of the agents your looking for. But keep in mind, I know many actors who have been working consistantly for years in features and television who refuse to use agents. Remember an agent might be able t get you in for an audition, but they DON'T get you the job. That part it totally up to you.
So in short:
1. Get your training.
2. Get your credits.
3. Make yourself marketable.
Best of luck!
2007-07-30 20:07:47 · answer #2 · answered by Alex B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be an actor that's good. An oversimplified version of Alex's answer.
2007-07-30 20:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by Big R 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i am trying the same i dont now what advice to give you but good luck.
2007-07-30 21:50:32 · answer #4 · answered by Cristian Ballack 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
don;t know cuz i need one too!
2007-07-30 18:50:38 · answer #5 · answered by yaya 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋