I am interested in acting, as a profession but its really difficult trying to find open auditions?

Question

Any help here!?...I need advice, what websites, what agents,Im looking into working with disney channel,ABC or some other network. Any advice?

Answer 1

Some of the others are right. Legit open calls are extremely rare and many are a cover for scam agencies like John Robert Powers who are just trying to get your money. You need to be VERY careful with that type of thing. You will not get a legit audition with Disney or anyone else without an agent and you will not get an agent without training and a resume.

What you need to do first is make sure your parents support you in what you want to do. Get training - acting classes, voice lessons, and dance classes. From there, audition at local theatres and for school plays. Get any role you can and build a resume. From there you start looking for student and indie films (info to follow) and build a more diversified resume and that's when you can start looking 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!

Answer 2

Open calls are very rare. Most of them are for extras or non paying jobs or scam agencies. Much of the time when they hold an open call for a featured role, the part has already been cast. It's just a PR move. And you can't pick what network you want to be on. You're going about it wrong and your expectations are way too high. Forget it and just act in school and find a kid's theater group. If you want to persue it when you're older you can. And be realistic. You CAN'T be anything you want and you CAN'T do anything you want. You CAN do what is possible and what you are capable of. Keep your ambitions realistic and you'll acheive them.

Answer 3

Hey!

FIRST OFF never, ever let anyone tell you not to do something. If you have a dream, attempt it! You can't win a dern thing if you don't try! I believe this is the corniest saying ever, but it is absolutly true...

Now, auditions... It really depends on your area. Try to do some research on your town or city. Punch in Community Theatre in (insert your city) on a search engine and see what comes up.

I say start off with community theatre, just to get your toes wet and see if you really want to move on from there. It is a good way to get some free training and a good way to start to learn how to network.

Maybe wait for the agent part for now... if you do decide to go for an agent... PAY NOTHING... You don't pay them. They find work to pay you!

Good luck

Answer 4

Firts take some acting classes then get an agent from sag.org and they will book you auditions for those kind of networks hope this helps!Good Luck

Answer 5

There are NONE. It is a childish myth of the young and starry eyed. There is no quick and easy way to be an actor. It takes years of hard work.

Answer 6

Forget about it and get a real job. Very few make it in acting.
The old saying that you can be anything you want as long as you try is not always true.

Answer 7

Always follow your dreams I want to be in movies, and on tv just like you! Maybe www.exploretalent.com will help you!