Questions and Answers
QUESTION: I did three school plays and 5 acting classes. Will a talent agent want to see me when I send them my resume and headshot? ANSWER: Maybe. There’s no way to tell. If you have a professional looking picture and resume already, it doesn’t hurt to do a mailing to acting agents once in […]
by heather (uk) QUESTION: I am hoping to set up my actors agency in the next few months and I am wondering where I can get help in terms of drafting a contract for my actors? ANSWER: In the US, there are many requirements one must fill to open an acting agency. Acting agents in […]
QUESTION: I am a professional voice over talent. I am in between managers. I have an opportunity to join a management company that specializes in moving trailers, however they want quite a bit of money from me on an ongoing basis. Thousands to start up; 10% of my gross income – income that I have […]
by Jimmy (Canada) QUESTION: A company in California says they can get me over 20 auditions but they charge a yearly fee. I told them that talent agencies get paid only when we get paid. They say they are not an agent but they find auditions for actors. Is this legit? ANSWER: A casting service […]
QUESTION: I want to break into voice-overs. How do I go about getting an agent in NYC? ANSWER: For voice-over work, I would recommend you create a demo CD with all the different voices you can do (one voice per track), then get a copy of “Ross Reports” where all the New York Talent Agencies […]
by Ryan (Henderson Nevada) QUESTION: Hi, im 23 and am planning on moving to L.A to act once i’ve saved up enough money but am worried that my age is going to hold me back if i give it. I look young and if shaven i can pass for a 16-17 year old. Should i […]
by Tara (Texas) QUESTION: I have three talent agencies wanting to meet my son and I was wondering if it is professional to let them know that we have other agencies that are interested in meeting my son before we sign him with an agent. Thank You,Tara ANSWER: Yes, there’s nothing wrong with telling an […]
by Kathy (United States) QUESTION: My daughter is a BFA student that graduates in 2010. She has asked me if I would be her manager. Does one need to be licensed? If so, what do I need to do? What is the difference between an acting agent and an acting manager? Thank you in advance. […]
QUESTION: Im an older male who is often told that I look from 5 to 10 years younger than I am. That gives me confidence that I have more opportunity to work and some kind of range. I have been recently getting extra work and have even been moved into featured extra roles. I want […]
by Anne (Southern California) QUESTION: I’m almost 19, I’m 5’11, I have a nice figure(I weigh 135 pounds) and I’ve been always told that I’m very beautiful. Not that I’ve ever believed it. I’ve never given something like acting much thought, because I’m not naïve, I know it’s a tough industry to break into….and I’ve […]