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 […]
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 […]
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. […]