Does anyone know how you join? this is the website: http://www.wma.com/ can you fill out an application or do you have to be scouted or what? please help thanks xx
2007-09-15 05:27:25 · 4 answers · asked by yeah. 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
William Morris Agency does not work that way. You have to have some major credits on your resume before you will even be considered. They do not accept submissions, you would have to be referred or be approached by an agent because your film just broke a box office record... start smaller.
If you're under age you absolutely need to have the full support of your family because they not only need to sign off on your contracts and be your advocate (be fully aware of all child labor laws and help uphold them while you're on set) but they need to drive you to all your auditions and stay on set with you at all times or hire someone to be there with you).
The next thing you need is training. If you're not already, you need to get into classes ASAP. Acting classes, voice lessons and dance classes. Then you need to get involved in theatre. Get a few roles on your resume then start trying for some student films and independents (info to follow). Most agents will not consider you unless you have training and credits.
www.backstage.com - casting search, this site is an industry standard! You have to subscribe to see all the info, but the initial search is free and you may be able to see enough to find out the rest on your own.
www.actorsaccess.com - offshoot of the industry wide breakdown services, totally legit! Set up a free account, the info is al free, but to submit electronically will cost you. To submit by mail will not.
www.actorsequity.org - also legit, but some auditions are for equity actors only.
You can also get tips on stage fright (as well as MANY other things) on sites like:
www.musicaltheatreaudition.com &
www.stageagent.com
Once you get that far and you build up a good resume then you can start thinking about getting an agent. 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. Better ones.
good luck!
2007-09-15 07:56:44 · answer #1 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
William Morris Agency
2016-09-28 08:07:13 · answer #2 · answered by sedlay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're an industry/large scale arts and propaganda wheel. In the 90's for instance, much of the 'alternative' music of the day was represented by WMA, festivals would be held with WMA acts on the mainstage, non-WMA acts on the other stages, the festival was ostensibly run by someone other than WMA according to public perception.
They are into: money. If you're product or project is commercial, and is earning, they will hire you. If you have excellent performing arts talent or whatever, that's often secondary.
2016-09-13 01:29:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get Wm Morris to represent you, you have to be an experienced professional with something special to offer.
No agent just has you fill out a form.
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2007-09-15 05:34:56 · answer #4 · answered by Theatre Doc 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
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Have you tried typing the name into google to see what that throws up, I would.
2016-04-11 03:15:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry, start with a smaller agency and build up your credits.
2007-09-15 08:37:05 · answer #6 · answered by ... 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not sure why you are asking in Genealogy section...
2016-03-13 04:21:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋