Questions and Answers
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. […]
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 […]
(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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]