Before you get an agent what should you do?

Question

I know try and do as much as I can like community theater (which in my surrounding area there is none) So I only have a few things

Cheerleader (4 years, one was as a captain)

Violin

One school play which was forever ago and I had one line

Horseback riding (it doesnt directly have to do with acting but it can't be bad to have eperience with different things like this)

Also a question abotu agents - will they tell you to lose weight like modeling agents? Just wondering.. I'm not fat but I could probably lose some weight.

Anything else I should know?

Answer 1

You're on the right track! All of the "related experience" you've shared is stuff you can include on your resume under (guess what?) "related experience.

Your agent should NOT tell you to lose weight.  There are millions of characters in hundreds of thousands of scripts that have been written and are waiting to be written and these characters exist in all shapes and sizes.  You need to be "you" first and foremost and whichever types of characters you happen to fit, then so be it.

Getting an agent can play a key role in having the chance to audition for film and television roles (as well as major theatre productions if you live in a "theatre city") but having one isn't necessary.

Finding the right agent can be tough but be sure and talk with other actors in your area and see who represents them and what tips they're able to offer.

Best of luck!

Answer 2

there's probably a lot you should know... research the topic online, I'm sure someone's written a hefty article about things they should or shouldn't have done when getting an agent. U know, stuff like that, because I'm sure getting an agent is just as important as getting the right one.

Answer 3

With no offense meant at all, an AGENT is likely someone you might investigate when you no longer need one.

   In your case, and again with no offense, you should be developing some knowledge and skills, before you assume that PAYING someone for a miracle, will be the best way to go.

   With no real offense meant to agents, though I don't think well of them at all, they are in business to make money. Their income may be demanded UP FRONT and YOU, in your credentials, might sit in a stack on their desk with all the other 10% commissions.

   Again, with no offense, I seriously doubt, that anyone you approach, with a hand full of $$$ will tell you much more than, "I'll be lookin out for ya Kid, and I'll be in touch."

   It sounds like you have limited acting skills, probably a lower self esteem than you need, to handle rejections well, and my advise, would be take some classes at the very least, get a deeper sense of theater than you have, learn what all goes into making a production work, audition for EVERYTHING, and hope for even a walk on, no line part.

  I'm not trying to be harsh, but if you scan the questions here, you'll see HUNDREDS of young people who WANT to be in theater or film. It's a noble thought, but it's also demanding work, and you can probably count on one hand, those at the top.

Just my 2 "Scents"

Answer 4

You should go to acting school and do some plays.  You've done nothing that qualifies you to act professionally.

Answer 5

get a SAG card and get your resume made, head shots and body shots. they will want them