About roughly how much does an agent cost?

Question

IM 14 and my parents want to know before they even think about getting me an acting agent they would like to know an approximation

i live in long island btw if that helps

Answer 1

Agents do not cost you anything up front... you pay them a percentage of what you earn.  BTW, your parents can't just go get you an agent and if you didn't know that they don't cost money up front I doubt that you are ready for one.  It's great that your parents are supportive but do you have a lot of training?  Do you have a resume full of theatre, student & indie films?  Maybe a spec commercial or a few?  Seriously you'd be wasting people's time if you tried to get an agent before you are ready.

Get into classes, build your resume, network with other actors and see who their agents are.  Make some good connections and then try to get an agent.  Hopefully by the time you are ready you'll have some good referrals in your back pocket.

good luck,

Marianne

Answer 2

Marianne is right.