No one knows someone that's going to help you. You have to help yourself. No matter your age, you need support from your family and friends. If you're under age you absolutely need to have the full support of your family because they not only need to sign off on your contracts and be your advocate (be fully aware of all child labor laws and help uphold them while you're on set) but they need to drive you to all your auditions and stay on set with you at all times or hire someone to be there with you).
The next thing you need is training. If you're not already, you need to get into classes ASAP. Acting classes, voice lessons and dance classes. Then you need to get involved in theatre. Get a few roles on your resume then start trying for some student films and independents (info to follow). Most agents will not consider you unless you have training and credits.
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.). Another great resource is Ross Reports especially because they update their info so often but not all of the agents they list are SAG and you have to pay for the list. That doesn’t mean they’re not legit, but that’s why I always tell people to start with the SAG list. It’s free and those agents have signed an agreement to put the actor first! www.rossreports.com If you subscribe to backstage.com you can get a combo subscription which can come in handy but can also get quite expensive.
Then you can send the agencies 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. You never call the agencies directly. That is a big no-no! At least it is in LA. Please remember that reputable agents take exactly 10% of your pay AFTER they help you get a job. Not one cent more and not one cent before. Anything else is a scam. This is strictly for talent agents, not modeling agents or talent managers who take different percentages.
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 / commission / society or whatever your state calls theirs (some have more than one). Sometimes they post audition information for projects filming locally. For theatre (and other auditions on backstage), you can go to backstage.com or www.actorsequity.com (click on casting call) 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.
good luck
2007-08-03 05:36:59
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answered by Marianne D 7
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Hi,
your question and the way you asked it tells us all that the first thing you probably need is training. You have received some good advice here, especially from the last questions. I will add my two cents as well. I, like many others here have been answering questions like yours for some time now, so instead of re-writing the answers, I have created an ebook called What It Takes To Become An Actor that you can download for free on my website. Just go to http://www.actingcareerstartup.com , sign in and you can download it to your computer.
That will give you more information about what you need to do to get started.
Good luck to you!
Tony
ceo
http://www.actingcareerstartup.com
2007-08-03 14:52:49
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answered by Anonymous
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I could help you get an audition not a role! LOL!
2007-08-04 09:10:54
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answered by Anonymous
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No one knows the answer who has not been in the business. You have to have the right look and the right skill to succeed as an actor, so if you are not incredibly handsome or unique looking and you are not incredibly talented, forget it. Now, if you are determined and you have potential, you may have a chance, but you will need a plan. If you are 15 years old or older and meed these criteria, write to me at kencosp@aol.com and fill me in on your background, and I will see if I can help. I advise young actors for free.
2007-08-03 11:45:59
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answered by Theatre Doc 7
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I'll help you get an audition. Go into any business nearby. Then ask for an "application." Fill that sh*t out and turn it in. In a few days, you'll have yourself a real live audition.
2007-08-03 09:04:11
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answered by Anonymous
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that's what im trying to find out as well.
i have come across this address though, and it's the same woman who casts the harry potter movies,
twickenham film studios
st margarets
twickenham
tw1 2aw
i hope that helps.
2007-08-03 09:10:31
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answered by Anonymous
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Auditions for what !
2007-08-03 09:02:11
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answered by Anonymous
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Hi me want help you what ?
2007-08-03 08:58:18
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answered by Anonymous
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idk
2007-08-03 08:59:34
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answered by britty_jane 2
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