he has alot of expirince has been in musicals and school plays since kindergarden and is currnetly in the 8th grade . he loves to act and just wants a chance at something bigger
2007-08-15 07:54:35 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
You need to talk to your parents before you go posting something like that on the internet. Do some research and bring them some valid info. It's great that you have some experience with theatre, etc which is WAY more than many wannabe child actors who post on here. It takes a big commitment from you and your whol family to even try to make it in this business.
You said that you live in LA... If you mean LA as in Los Angeles, at least you're in the right place. If you mean Louisiana, it may be tougher. 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.
Take this and whatever other info you find to your parents and don't post anything else like this on the internet. At least you didn't post your name and specific contact info like some other kids have done. You need to be careful. Yes it costs money to get started, but the money is in going to class and getting headshots, gas for driving all over town, doing your mailings to agents, etc. Not to pay anyone to help you get an agent, etc.
good lucK!
2007-08-15 08:13:15 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, don't advertise on the Internet, and second, it's not a director you need. Definately go with an agency. They'll find you auditions and you don't have to pay them (until you get work).
The way I found good agencies is I went to an acting presentation at my acting theater & school and they gave out a book with names. See if you have something like that around, and you can get good tips.
P.S: A real agent will NOT ask for any money until they have to take a percentage off of your paycheck. If they ask you for money, WRONG!
2007-08-15 08:04:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like other people have said, you need to be so careful putting questions like that on here. Is there a performing arts school near you where you can enroll your son or like the others have said, find a reputable agent and check out all the small print and everything before you sign anything. Make sure you know exactly what you are doing and what the agent will be doing for you.
See if there are any amateur dramatic groups in your area and get him involved in that.
Good luck to your son and please, I can't stress enough, be very careful in your use of the internet.
Take care x
2007-08-15 08:15:09 · answer #3 · answered by ANDREA A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're really serious about this then speak to someone at school, or go and join a drama club.
Don't advertise yourself on here or any other website - there are a lot of dodgy people who would offer you all sorts of things just to meet you.
2007-08-15 08:00:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Directors don't cast for movies, casting agents do.
Get onto www.starnow.com & find yourself some acting work there. Or look for a reputable agency (one that won't charge you fees but take commission).
2007-08-15 07:58:43 · answer #5 · answered by Ĕrotic Ńightmare 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh dear..very unsafe posting something like this on the internet..go through the agencies relevant to acting!
2007-08-15 08:00:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If there are any, I don't think that they''ll be looking for them on Y.A.
2007-08-15 08:01:36 · answer #7 · answered by mskay125 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋