How much does an Agent cost?

Question

i've wanted to be an actress/Singer for Disney since i was 7 years old, But i don't know how to find the right auditions? and also approximately how much does an agent cost?

Answer 1

an agent should NEVER cost a dime!! if an agency wants money from you right off the bat, they are scamming you. an authentic talent agency wants YOU as THEIR client, not the other way around. you will need to get some headshots, which are usually pretty expensive, but try to google photographers in your area- you may find a photog who is just starting out and will give you a really low rate. secondly, you need to put together a resume to send to the agencies. if you havent done anything on stage or otherwise yet, it may be difficult to get an agent at this point, but try auditioning for school plays, and look for public theaters in your area that open auditions up to anyone. you can look for these in the paper, craigslist, myspace, etc. its kind of a catch-22 in that you need work to GET  an agent, but you need an agent to get work (well, you dont need an agent to get parts in school plays or plays at local theaters that dont only hire Equity actors-thats the stage actors union). just look around, ask drama teachers at the local high school, and search the internet- you will find some opportunities. you may want to ask your parents to invest in an acting class as well- agents like to see that the child has expressed interest and devoted time to the craft of acting, rather than just wanting to do it on a whim (i know you dont, but they can only really look at your history). are you in high school? junior high? school plays are the best place to start. also, try to open yourself up for more than just disney. only a very scant handful of actors ever make it into that empire, and you have to be quite experienced to get there. if you really love acting and singing, just try to be happy with any part you can get- being so specific may set you up for heartbreak. good luck!