Questions and Answers
by Carly (St. Mary’s, ON) QUESTION: I am going to be meeting with some agents and casting directors tomorrow, what type of questions should I ask them? ANSWER: Here are some questions to ask at an agent interview: How many clients does the agency have? How many actors does this particular agent represent? (Ideally, you […]
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 […]
(san diego) QUESTION: What acting terms do you need to know when meeting an acting agent? What is a good description of these words? ANSWER: Most terms mentioned by an agency are terms you’ll probably know: audition, monologue, headshots, resume, etc. Just in case, here are a few other biz terms you may not know […]
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 Leigh (NJ ) QUESTION: I am 30 years old now, and have always dreamed of being an actress. What steps would I need to take to make that happen? Am I too old now ? ANSWER: You’re never too old to follow your dreams, I think. It’s true that it’s harder for women to […]
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 […]
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 João Vitor (Brazil) QUESTION: I´m 16 and my dream is to become an American movie actor.But is that possible ? I mean is it true that directors are probably gonna give a different look at my resume as soon as he sees my nationality ? This is really important for me,I feel there´s nothing […]
QUESTION: I’m 17 years old girl, and I’m 5 feet tall, I have no acting experience but I really want to start acting and I believe that I can do it but I just wanted to know if my height will be a problem?Also I have an accent because I’m not American, would that be […]