I want to be an actress really bad and I don't know how to audition or where.
2007-08-16 13:23:06 · 4 answers · asked by hunterjumperrrr 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
You need training first. Take classes and get some theatre roles on your resume or an agent won't bother with you. Once you've built a resume then you can try for an agent.
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
2007-08-16 20:55:15 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are right, you need an agent to get a speaking part in a film. The question is are you ready for an agent? Do you have a resume of lots of experience as an actor? Do you have a headshot? Before you can get an agent you need to be really really good at acting and have a look that will interest them. You have to compete with the best talent in the world. Are you ready for that or do you need more experience and training? Click on my name and read my profile and write to me at my aol address and ask me anything about acting.
2007-08-16 22:00:33 · answer #2 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would suggest getting an agent first. Type "talent agencies" into Google. You'd need an agent to make it big time. Agents are the people to get you auditions.
2007-08-16 21:08:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sign up to IMDB pro and you can post a resume and see auditions...etc. You should probably want to get an agent as well...
2007-08-16 20:33:31 · answer #4 · answered by hiltonanything 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋