How do you get an agent for acting?

Question

I am really motivated I just need to know how to get an agent to start off.

Answer 1

google agencys in your area

go to the screen actors guild website and look at their approved agencys then see what their website says you have to do

my agency had me send in a snapshot

then they called me and said they would call me in a couple of months

when they called me again they asked me to send in my headshot in an 8x10 and my resume so i did

I also put a cover letter that said:

Dear agents name here,

thank you for looking at this and considering adding me to your roster. i am going to keep this short because i know you have a very busy schedule. i will call in a couple of days to make sure you got it.

Sincerly,

your name here

make sure your cover letter is brief

now the agent has time to look at the resume and headshot

if your cover letter is too long, it will most likely end up in the trash with your headshot and resume

then call in a couple of days so that the agent knows youre true to your word.

this is exactly what i did and i got added to the roster

remember legit agencies only charge 10% of what you make and never ask for money upfront