Managing an actress...?

Question

okay so my friend wants me to be her manager. She wants to start an acting career and possibly persue singing. I told her that i would think about it. But i was wondering what all do managers do? Could you give me as much details as possible, or links to web sites that explain it, i would like to learn more about it before i say yes to her. Thank you very much for your time.

Answer 1

You should not be her manager because you do not have lots of contacts in the business and you don't have a clue what a manager does.  It would not be good for her to have someone who's learning as they go.

A manager is someone who uses their personal contacts in the busniess to help further their client's career.  They coddle and counsel their client and guide their career and if you don't know how things work then how could you possibly guide her?  How could you make a phone call to get her in on an audition that her agent couldn't?  Really if you want to be a manager you should start by interning at an agency and working around the business for a few years then go into business for yourself.  It takes a lot of footwork hence the 15% commission.

There's also a professional association where you can get more info:

http://talentmanagers.org/index.php

Marianne

Answer 2

Unless you are already a licensed manager, the short answer is, don't. There's too many legalities to overcome, and your friend is better off finding representation from someone who doesn't know her, and therefore is not subject to bias.

Answer 3

she should onyl get a manager when she is established in the business! meanign she is already a known person but until she is she needs to stick with an agent tell her this:

you shoudl do some classes!participate in plays! build up your resume! get an agent! do auditions! get headshots!

actinginfo.blogspot.com

acting411.blogspot.com

hannahmontanacasting.blogspot.com

and for an agent go to talentagents.blogspot.com and scroll down till you find city nearest you

read everythign you see! and click on words in blue but not double udnerlined ones and i suggest that you sign up with alan baltes go to first site and look at right column it explains everything! he wont be an agent just help you out and its a one time fee of 30 dollars and totally worth it

Answer 4

Since you will just be starting out, you will basically be an advisor and counselor to your friend, especially when her talent agent starts to find her auditions and opportunities.  Since you know her very well, you will be able to guide her on making good personal decisions and choices.  

Once you--and your friend--become more experienced, you will serve as chief of staff (supervising her publicist, personal assistant [if YOU don't serve as her personal assistant LOL], and business manager), a principal advisor, and a liaison to her talent agent.  

Good luck to both of you!

Answer 5

There's no such thing as a licensed entertainment manager. A working knowledge of the industry is a good idea, and a great lawyer. You are the mother, father, best friend, cheerleader, psychiatrist, sounding board, a firm and loyal raft in the sea of insanity that is entertainment.

If you can't find more on this yourself, you're not cut out for the job. You have to be at least as ambitious as your friend. You might want to watch Entourage, Season 1.