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www.singliveuk.comJACKIE PALMER
Phone: 01494-520-978
HIGH WYCOMBE, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
Jackie Palmer and Associates specialise in schooling and managing children and adults in the performing arts.
www.jackiepalmer.co.ukDOVER OPERATIC & DRAMATIC SOCIETY
Phone: 01304-825-835
DOVER, KENT
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Hi, I am 13 and I am an aspiring actress. I have 3-4 pretty strong credits and a very good demo reel, headshots and an impressive resume and all. I am in a very good agency now, who is known for commercials, but I would like to get a stronger theatrical agency. Agencies like AEF and Osbrink have given me callbacks. Would I have a shot at: Osbrink, AEF, CESD, Coast to Coast, or possibly Gersh, or any B agency? Thanks!
Question answered by TruthTeller59
I'm an LA Actor giving you the REAL DEAL and have met with those agencies. Osbrink, AEF, CESD, and Coast to Coast are possible for you. Gersh and the other B agencies like Paradigm, APA, or Innovative require an industry/celebrity endorsement.Is It OK to have different Commercial and Theatrical Agency ?
About 2 moths ago i sent my resume to many talent agency in hollywood And just a week ago i officially join with a b-level commercial agency in los angeles,then yesterday i got a call from another agency and they want to interview me for their theatrical department. Is it ok to have 2 different agency ?
Ella G
Question answered by Monica
Yes and No. Let me explain. This might cause some form of conflict at some point in time. The reason I say this is because if one agency wants you for one project and the other for another at the same exact time. There will be some conflicts going on. If you think you know what your getting yourself into and think you can handle it then by all means go ahead that's double the money coming in.What are some good legit acting/modeling agencies for teens?
Hi, my dream is to become a model/actress not because it makes money and fame, but because I love it. I am 14 and I know I'm young and I know fame could sometimes ruin a child's life, but I could handle it. If anybody has any tips, suggestions, and recommendations for agencies would really be appreciated. Oh and any agencies that would be in the L.A. area would be best. So thank you in advanced and for your time. Oh and I forgot I would love to start off on commercials. So any ideas are greatly appreciated!
Nichole
Question answered by ELDORADO59
LET YOUR PARENTS KNOW THAT YOU'RE DOING THIS! To get an agent, you need to get GREAT headshots, a good resume, and training from the best. These are enough to get you a commercial agent at least. Getting a GOOD theatrical agent (Film/tv) takes longer. Most good theatrical agents won't see you unless you're SAG, have a polished resume, and a demo reel. Commercial agents are more lenient about that. What the best Commercial agents want to see on your resume are good commercial classes, improv, and cold reading. You can get an agent multiple ways. Here are a few common ways: -Mail in an unsealed manilla envelope with a CONCISE coverletter and headshot with the resume stapled on the back. If you have a demoreel include that too -Attend a showcase and impress them. -Get a referral from a friend who is with the agency that you're interested in DON'T -Email them unless they tell you to. IT'S UNPROFESSIONAL! -Call unless they tell you to. ALSO UNPROFESSIONAL! -Walk in and ask for a meeting. UNPROFESSIONAL THREE! -Sign with them if they ask for upfront money, make you take new photos with THEIR photographer, or take THEIR classes. Agent's ONLY make money when you do. Agents usually make 10% on film/tv and commercials and 20% on commercial print There are FAKE agencies like John Casablancas, Barbizon, and JRP. John Casablancas, Barbizon and John Robert Powers are all SCAMS! They are NOT agencies! LEGIT Agencies only make money when you do (10% for film/tv and commercials, 20% for commercial print). REAL AGENTS DON'T take $2000 upfront and DON'T make you take their subpar classes. Best Classes in L.A.: Commercials (Ranked top to bottom) -Hey,I Saw Your Commercial! -Stuart K. Robinson -Carolynne Barry Cold Reading (Ranked top to Bottom): -Margie Haber Studios -Brian Reise Improv: (All are great) -Groundlings -Second City -Upright Citizens Brigade Scene Study/Acting (It varies. Some schools are not for everyone. Chubbuck and Howard Fine are not for people who aren't fan of Strasberg or Uta Hagen. Playhouse West and Joanne Baron/DW Brown are more Meisner oriented) -Beverly Hills Playhouse -Howard Fine -Stella Adler -Ivanna Chubbuck -Joanne Baron/D.W. Brown -Tom Todoroff -Playhouse West Top Commercial Agencies (excluding big 5 and B Agencies): KSR Abrams CESD Diverse Coast to Coast Osbrink Daniel Hoff Commercial Talent Commercials Unlimited Innovative Artists Independent Artists Flick Commercials DPM DDO Venture IAB Sutton, Barth, Venari Baron Entertainment Arlene Thornton and Associates Pantheon Beverly Hecht Don Buchwald and Associates AKA Amsel, Eisenstadt & Frazier Brady, Brannon, and Rich Brass Artists Aqua Special Artists Agency Here are some of the best theatrical agencies: -Abrams -Coast to Coast -Amsel Eisenstadt Frazier -House of Representatives -Daniel Hoff -M. Greene and associates -Agency for the Performing Arts -AKA -Diverse -Media Artists Group L.A. agencies to avoid: -Dedicated-Originally Zanuck, Passon, and Pace, one of the scammiest agencies in L.A. When they were ZPP they would make their clients use THEIR photographer and take THEIR classes. They also made you get 10 character shots such as literally dressing up like a doctor, cop, construction worker, etc. You don't get character shots! Dedicated is still up to this scheme. -Michael Zanuck-Split from Dedicated in hopes of bettering his reputation, but still up to the same schemes. He at least makes you get 6 character shots instead of 10. -Doug Bennett of Don Gerler-He makes you get 15 character shots. Wastes your time with multiple 2 hour interviews, consisting of him mostly talking. If you thought the agent movie stereotype was phony, think again. -Sylvia Ferguson-Not state licensed. Charges $140 a year for this bogus casting service called E-Talent files. She entices potential clients into getting the service by saying it will help better their chances. -Steinberg and Associates- Barbara LeBaron is very loony and is known to have lost auditions for her clients. She also doesn't know when to shut up. -Advance L.A.-Not state licensed. Associated with John Robert Powers. Has been known to flake on paying clients. If they don't sign you they recommend that you take a class at JRP and come back to them. -Action Talent Agency-Not state licensed. Posts on Craigslist. Sends rude form letters saying that you've never taken a commercial class, even if you have. Source(s): Working actor, Acting Scambuster, and respected contributor to http://bbs.backstage.com/groupeeWhat is a good agency in Maryland to get good representation from?
I've been accepted to a couple of different agencies, and they have pretty much been scams. I have some experiance and training and i have a large preforming background. I also have a resume and head shots. Where do you think would be a good place to start. What are some reputable agencies?? Thank You!
Mandy Marie
Question answered by TruthTeller59
LEGIT agencies in Maryland: Lloyd Agency International Full Service (All Ages) 11801 PRESTWICK RD., STE. B POTOMAC, MD 20854 301-299-8523 Kids International Talent Agency Full Service (All Ages) 938 EAST SWAN CREEK RD., FORT WASHINGTON, MD 20744 301-292-6094 Taylor Royall Agency 6247 FALLS ROAD BALTIMORE, MD 21209 410-828-6900 To get a talent agent for acting, you need to get GREAT headshots, a good resume, and training from the best. These are enough to get you a commercial agent at least. Getting a GOOD theatrical agent (Film/tv) takes longer. Most good theatrical agents won’t see you unless you’re SAG, have a polished resume, and a demo reel. Commercial agents are more lenient about that. What the best Commercial agents want to see on your resume are good commercial classes, improv, and cold reading. You can get an agent multiple ways. Here are a few common ways: -Mail in an unsealed manilla envelope with a CONCISE coverletter and headshot with the resume stapled on the back. If you have a demoreel include that too. -Attend a showcase and impress them. By showcase I do not mean scammy conventions like IMTA, IPOP, Proscout, or Best New Talent. I mean legit ones like at Actor Connection, Reel pros, Network Studios, etc. -Get a referral from a friend who is with the agency that you’re interested in DON’T -Email them unless they tell you to. IT’S UNPROFESSIONAL! -Call unless they tell you to. ALSO UNPROFESSIONAL! -Walk in and ask for a meeting. UNPROFESSIONAL THREE! -Sign with them if they ask for upfront money, make you take new photos with THEIR photographer, or take THEIR classes. Agent’s ONLY make money when you do. Agents usually make 10% on film/tv and commercials and 20% on commercial print. Sample Resume: http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww80/ELDORADO59/scan0002.jpg Avoiding BAD Headshots: http://bbs.backstage.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/8011031/m/110106342What are some trustworthy performing arts companies/agencies?
What are some performing arts agencies/companies that are trustworthy, have helped others, and don't pull evil tricks?
Hope, Prayer, Love, Faith
Question answered by Cogito
Ask the director of the drama school where you did your training for the names of some good ones. If you haven't had professional training, that's where you need to start, because without that, you're unlikely to get anywhere. What most wannabee actors don’t seem to realise is that genuine theatrical agents are not nice, generous people just wanting to help them get top jobs and be happy. They are running a business and are in it primarily for the money. I’m not saying they’re all horrible, but their main aim is to make a profit for themselves. An agent only takes on a certain number of clients, as having too many means that they can’t devote enough time to each one in order to get them good auditions. When they select clients, they obviously look for the ones most likely to earn the highest pay, because they take a percentage of this instead of a fee. If their clients don’t get good roles which pay very well, they don’t earn much either. They know that the actors most likely to get paid big money are those who went to the top drama schools, who have lots of experience both on stage and to camera, and have extra skills such as dancing, singing, stage combat qualifications, speak other languages, can drive, ride horses, etc. There is no way that any good agent would risk wasting time on anyone with little or no training, experience or other evidence that they are going to be high-earners. They have hundreds of actors to choose from and are always inundated with requests for representation, so they can afford to be as selective as they want. Many agents will not even allow you through the door unless you have done three years’ training at one of the major drama schools, and getting in to any of them is really hard – they each get up to 4,000 auditionees applying for 24 places every year. Most agents will at least want to see you acting in a public performance before they agree to represent you, so it's a bit of a Catch-22 situation - you can't find work without an agent, but you can't get one until you have work. Most auditions for film, TV and stage work are made known to agents, but not the general public, so you can't find out about them at all without an agent - it seems unfair, but that's the way it works. And you should never pay an agent – genuine ones take a percentage of whatever pay you get through jobs they find for you.What does a strong talent agency look for?
I would like to know how much training and theatrical experience a strong agency may expect from an aspiring client. How many classes should I have taken? How many plays should I have done? I would like them to take me seriously when applying for representation. Thank you. Any other additional info would be great. :)
diamondgirl428
Question answered by Empty
Strong existing professional experience and/or professional training from an accredited drama school. A good agent chooses you, not the other way around, so they need to see you performing. Either invite them to a professional production you are in, or else they will come to your final drama school show, specifically scouting for new talent.What are good acting agencies in Orlando Florida?
I took acting classes before and I know how to act good! What are some LEGIT agencies? NO scams! It would be helpful if they were located in Orlando! Thanks!
Regina
Question answered by Cogito
There will be lists of agents in actors union publications, or in any good theatrical magazines. But do bear in mind that having taken a few classes isn't nearly enough to get an agent interested in you. They expect you to have been in weekly or bi-weekly classes for at least a couple of years, and have a massive resume, showing a long list of stage plays you've taken leading roles in very recently. A typical agent is unlikely to have a vacancy very often, and when they do, they'll choose one applicant from the several hundred they'll have received in the last month or so. So if a highly trained actor with loads of great experience applies at about the same time as you, guess who they'll choose!Can someone please tell/give me a really good talent agency in California?
Should I get an agency in LA even though I live in San Francisco? Or can I get an agency nearby and it still works the same? What are the really good, well-known agencies? Thanks!
underconstruction
Question answered by ELDORADO59
You NEED to be in LA to have an LA Talent agent. They're not going to pay for your flight or reimburse you on gas. There's no incentive for them when they can find a similar actor in the local area. Look up LEGIT agencies in SF here: http://www.agentassociation.com/ http://www.sag.org/content/find-agent You can find jobs on your own here: http://sfcasting.com In L.A.: Excluding the Big 5 (CAA, ICM, William Morris, UTA, Endeavor) and B Agencies (Gersh, Paradigm, Stone Manners) which DON'T take new talent or people without celebrity endorsements or actual film/tv credits, here are the top agencies in LA: Top Commercial Agencies: KSR Abrams CESD Diverse Coast to Coast Osbrink Daniel Hoff Commercial Talent Commercials Unlimited Innovative Artists Independent Artists Flick Commercials DPM DDO Venture IAB Sutton, Barth, Venari Arlene Thornton and Associates Pantheon Beverly Hecht Don Buchwald and Associates M. Greene and associates AKA Amsel, Eisenstadt & Frazier Brady, Brannon, and Rich Brass Artists Aqua Special Artists Agency Up and Comers: -Talentworks (Emily Hope from ACME is here) -BMG (Shanna Randell from Bobby Ball is here) Here are some of the best theatrical agencies: -Abrams -Coast to Coast -Amsel Eisenstadt Frazier -House of Representatives -Daniel Hoff -M. Greene and associates -Agency for the Performing Arts -AKA -Diverse -Media Artists Group -GVA -Gage L.A. agencies to avoid: -Dedicated-Originally Zanuck, Passon, and Pace, one of the scammiest agencies in L.A. When they were ZPP they would make their clients use THEIR photographer and take THEIR classes. They also made you get 10 character shots such as literally dressing up like a doctor, cop, construction worker, etc. You don't get character shots! Dedicated is still up to this scheme. -Michael Zanuck-Split from Dedicated in hopes of bettering his reputation, but still up to the same schemes. He at least makes you get 6 character shots instead of 10. -Doug Bennett of Don Gerler-He makes you get 15 character shots. If you thought the agent movie stereotype was phony, think again. -Sylvia Ferguson-Not state licensed. Charges $140 a year for this bogus casting service called E-Talent files. She entices potential clients into getting the service by saying it will help better their chances. -Steinberg and Associates- Barbara LeBaron is very loony and is known to have lost auditions for her clients. She also doesn't know when to shut up. -Advance L.A.-Not state licensed. Associated with John Robert Powers. Has been known to flake on paying clients. If they don't sign you they recommend that you take a class at JRP and come back to them. -Action Talent Agency-Not state licensed. Posts on Craigslist. Sends rude form letters saying that you've never taken a commercial class, even if you haveWhat are major child acting agencies in the United States?
I am interested in working with child actors either in TV/Film or Stage and want to apply for a start up job with an agency. What are some good agents and agencies to work for? I know not to pay for anything up front but other than that all I can find is Ford Modeling Agency and I don't want to work with models. Thanks!
Rachel
Question answered by TruthTeller59
I'm an LA Actor giving you the REAL DEAL! Best Youth Agencies: -CESD -Abrams -Osbrink -Savage -Daniel Hoff -Coast to Coast -AEF To get an agent, you need to get GREAT headshots, a good resume, and training from the best. These are enough to get you a commercial agent at least. Getting a GOOD theatrical agent (Film/tv) takes longer. Most good theatrical agents won't see you unless you're SAG, have a polished resume, and a demo reel. Commercial agents are more lenient about that. What the best Commercial agents want to see on your resume are good commercial classes, improv, and cold reading. You can get an agent multiple ways. Here are a few common ways: -Mail in an unsealed manilla envelope with a CONCISE coverletter and headshot with the resume stapled on the back. If you have a demoreel include that too. -Attend a showcase and impress them. -Get a referral from a friend who is with the agency that you're interested in DON'T -Email them unless they tell you to. IT'S UNPROFESSIONAL! -Call unless they tell you to. ALSO UNPROFESSIONAL! -Walk in and ask for a meeting. UNPROFESSIONAL THREE! -Sign with them if they ask for upfront money, make you take new photos with THEIR photographer, or take THEIR classes. Agent's ONLY make money when you do. Agents usually make 10% on film/tv and commercials and 20% on commercial print. Sample Resume: http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww80/ELDORADO59/scan0002.jpg Avoiding BAD Headshots: http://bbs.backstage.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/8011031/m/246101692Is it possible to be with a talent agency in Toronto, while living in Calgary?
Is it possible to be with a talent agency in Toronto, while living in Calgary? Can I also belong to two talent agencies?
Kevin
Question answered by R K
agents only send you on things local to them. you need to be where they are. you can't have more than one agent doing the same thing in the same state. the first agent wouldn't allow that. you can have a commercial agent in one and a theatrical agent in another, they don't conflict. you need to let the other agent know when you get work so they don't send you out on things when you have a commitment in place.
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