how do i get an agent and how do i find acting auditions in my home town?

Answer 1

First make sure you have the training and resume to back you up. Then 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!

Answer 2

wouldn't it be great if there were professional theatre auditons open to anyone--no such thing, though.

I have answered this question many times today. You get an agent by having a resume, a headshot, and a letter from a parent requesting representation for you. You send copies to all the agents in your area and wait to see if any bite. They probably wont unless you are very very good looking.

Answer 3

Go here and you'll find everything that you need to know ! As for in your own town why not call the theaters and see what's what open for auditions, look in the phone book and see how many are near you and go from there !
http://www.actingusa.com Maybe they'll give you some hints here as to how to approach theaters for auditions.
hope you find what your looking for here, and good luck to you !

Answer 4

For acting auditions, check your newspaper. And for an agent, look at actingusa.com and it will tell you how.