I know plenty of actors with agents and managers who are not successful. Whether you’re looking for a rep for the first time (and feel you’re ready for one) or you’ve been with an agent/manager and aren’t feeling successful, consider these first steps. You may feel like you’ve taken some of them, but ALL of […]
“YES, I’m ready!” Well that’s what I expect most actors to say, whether they actually are or not. When I worked at the agency, since we were a mid-sized office, we all picked up the incoming calls as we didn’t have a receptionist. It never ceased to amaze me that at least 50% of these daily […]
Yep as an agent, we know we need wonderfully talented and creative actors to represent, but what’s the real reason behind choosing a particular person to work with? You get to be one of the people responsible for finding the “new face” everyone is talking about. You are the discoverer of the diamond in the […]
We all know we want and need one, but what’s the real reason behind having someone in your court, fighting for you too? You get to be one of the talented actors that has a committed partner in your career. You won’t be on your own anymore. You’ll gain access to those awesome casting directors […]
When I was doing my live version of my most popular seminar on “How to Get and Keep an Agent”, I’d open with these questions: “How many of you are currently looking for an agent?” and 70% to 80% of the actors would raise their hands. Then I’d ask “How many of you have an […]
Remember how crushed you were when you had 3 callbacks for that pilot, were the first choice of the CD and the director, but lost the part to that name actor at the last minute? Sooooo crushed. Well your agent was crushed, too and that was the fourth time that same thing happened to one […]
My agent just doesn’t “get me” is a phrase I’ve heard a lot as a consultant and now since being in the shoes of representation I can honestly tell you why. Ready? Your agent most likely doesn’t speak your language. Though some representatives come from an acting background the majority have not, and chances are […]
Yes, your agent has other clients. Deal with it. Your agent would go hungry if she only had you as a client. She has to have “everything on the grocery store shelf” to have the best shot at making a living. One of the fun parts of searching for and finding new talent is creating that […]
OK, by saying your agent isn’t an angel, I’m not disparaging their mood, mode or how they operate. What I’m trying to say is that your agent is not here to save you! Many actors suffer from the notion is it that it’s the agent’s job to dust you off, polish you to a […]
My brand for well over a decade, “How to Get and Keep an Agent”, has been my “hook” to get actors to pay attention to what I teach. It’s because I know the prevailing thought process of every actor out there, ready for representation or not, is that you need an agent and/or manager to […]