How to Find an Acting Agent
Some actors get calls from casting directors who offer them plum roles in upcoming films. If you're not among those lucky few, you probably need an agent. Talent agents represent you, sending your photo to casting directors, getting you auditions and negotiating contracts. The more prestigious your agent or agency, the better your chance of getting your foot through the stage or studio door. Here's how to find an agent to further your acting career.
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Go online to buy lists of agents' names and addresses (see Resources below). Write to them, describing your strong points and your experience. Include a P/R (photo and resume). Write your vital information on the back of the photo, including your age, height and weight, hair color, eye color and phone number.
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Strut your stuff at a scene night, an organized event attended by agents and other people looking for new talent. Bring enough P/Rs for every attendee, and include reviews of your work plus information about your upcoming performances. Scene nights are essentially series of scenes showcasing actors' skills. They may be organized by acting schools, theater company alumni, etc.
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Use word-of-mouth. You probably know someone who knows a talent agent. Ask your teachers to recommend you and your actor friends to mention you to their agents. Follow up with a phone call, letter and P/R.
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Tips & Warnings
Make sure your prospective agent is licensed and registered with the Screen Actors Guild (SAG).
Don't be fooled into paying an agent money before you get a job. Legitimate acting agents don't receive fees upfront--instead, you give them 10 percent of your gross pay from each job they find you.
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