I'm only 13, but I really wanna be a famous actress and be on a TV series while I'm still young. PLEASE answer if you know anything I could do to get into it.
2007-08-29 10:24:24 · 6 answers · asked by whyxhello 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Chances are you'll get a response of "the agents will be looking at it", or "there are no openings right now, try back in a few months", or even the infamous "the agents will call you back if they're interested." Whatever the response, simply answer:
"No problem, I don't want to take up your time. I just promised I would make sure the package got there okay. I don't want to keep you. Thank you very much for your time [pause]"...
They'll either be impressed (and relieved) at the short conversation, or they'll be caught so off-guard that they'll try to explain further. If they haven't said goodbye, then just repeat a variation of your previous words [always offering them the opportunity to end the conversation and reinforcing that you know their time is valuable]. They're so used to the "can I come in" pleading that you've really thrown them for a loop by not asking them for something.
Call the Better Business Bureau to see if any complaints have been made against the agency.
Tips & Warnings
* Agents making their living by earning a percentage of each job they book for a model. Do not pay any up-front fees to an agent.
* If you're not happy with the number of auditions or bookings you are getting, set up an appointment with your agent and discuss what you can do to generate more jobs.
* If the agent lies to you, makes outrageous promises or asks for up-front money (to cover phone calls or mailing expenses on your behalf), keep looking. Legitimate agents do not ask for expense money.
Go to the website link below. It is the Screen Actors Guild Agent list for both SAG franchised and non-franchised agencies in all states:
http://www.sag.org/sagWebApp/application?origin=page1.jsp&event=bea.portal.framework.internal.refresh&pageid=AgentInformation
You can also check the website below to see which type of agency it is (Adults,Youth,Commercial,Etc.)
http://www.agentassociation.com/frontdoor/membership_directory.cfm
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2007-08-29 10:34:34 · answer #1 · answered by oncameratalent 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Radio,search the internet for local auditions through the international presentation of performers.(iPOP) and sometimes newspaper.
Be cautious,there are a lot of scammers out there.If they ask for money up front,that is a sign of a scammer.Real agents don't take money until YOU make money.If you don't get paid,they don't either.They take 10% of your earnings.
2007-08-29 17:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty much impossible. If you want to persue acting as a career when you get older go for it. For now don't clutter your mind with delusions of grandeur. It's fun to think about being famous. It's silly to think you can really do it.
2007-08-30 05:12:47 · answer #3 · answered by Big R 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. get parental approval you cant work without it.
2. get lots of acting experience, oops,now you aren't so young.
3. no point is there?
2007-08-29 19:05:05 · answer #4 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have not taken acting classes, ask your parents to enroll you in one.
2007-09-05 18:10:31 · answer #5 · answered by pawsandpets 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dunno i guess u can start with doing commercials and stuff thats where most of these child actors and celebs started like Agulera and Spears.
Another alternative is to go to film school when you go to college.
2007-08-29 17:33:40 · answer #6 · answered by Karl L 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋