^ Good Idea. To make sure it's legit look for some reviews the agency gets, look for accounts that proves the agency has clients, guidelines, etc.

How do I find reviews?

Some agencies and Agent websites will have an honors page like you see on DVD covers that'll say "Two Thumbs Up". Some will have pages like that and they'll have sponsor pages including some lists on projects they've helped clients get into and you can google the agencies name and see some article proof about it as well.

So I should pick a specific agency I'm looking at and then search? Like let's pretend it's Lucy's Narnian Talent Agency, so then I'd type that in and "reviews' and then see what came up?

^Correct. I hope you find one that is legit!

Thanks! Will look up the one that might be a scam, though of putting [it's name] scam? and seeing what came up.

Another question: are all the auditors, agents uptight? I think I'll be nervous!!

Thanks! Will look up the one that might be a scam, though of putting [it's name] scam? and seeing what came up.

Another question: are all the auditors, agents uptight? I think I'll be nervous!!

You don't need to type in scam but see if they have reviews to see if they are trully a buisness.

At auditions it's better to pepare yourself before going, do some reasearch and practice the play and characters, this increases your chances in getting something. Also learn a long monologue cause you never know ith auditions. They can get you to read from a script, ask you to do a monologue or just simply ask you questions, but it is always key to be perfectly prepared. And no not all casting directors and agents are harsh, agents have to be nice to keep their clients, some casting directors can be harsh at times but if you impress them enough they'll give you a wink.

Ok, I'll do reviews then!

I am so nervous...but I must just be prepared. *puts on brave face*

Thank you so much, Damsel, you are so helpful!!!

Another thing, would you mind filling me in on what your process was like? Like, how long did you have to wait before you started getting auditions? How did your agent get back with you? (within X amount of hours, by mail, email, etc.) How many agents did you have to talk to before one worked out? I'd like your history, basically. If you don't mind, of course.

Lu

I have not auditioned for anything to big yet. I tried auditioning for a character in Battle: Los Angeles but my agent at the time couldn't help me. With my first agency it was back in 2005 and weren't very helpful to me and basically scammed me for six months. It took them almost two months to get back with me that i was in. I've tried another agency but the only work I was getting from them was extra work or nadda, right now I'm getting ready to go into another agency and will see how they work. With an agency I was rejected in only one audition but even though I got into other plays I didn't get the roles I wanted. To be honest out of the 24 things I've done thus far I only played five characters I've wanted and worked hard for. And was turned down in two other plays.

The reason why you shouldn't let rejection get to you is that it increases your chances once you establish who you are and how dedicated you are is why many great actors today get jobs all the time. Do this, you'll get something no matter what.

Thanks, Damsel! So I'll do my reviews and get back to you, but...what kind of work can a teen in a little city (well, a little city by a few sorta-well-known cities) in the USA look for? I mean, what roles would they find for me?

And what rights do you give up by having an agent, other than the 10% money?

And how do I find an agent that would do international auditions, thus giving me a chance to possibly be in British films?

The Question-Filled-Lu

I've had acting classes ever since I was a little girl. I took classes at "The Barter Theatre" a place where many actors have had their start. I've been in lots of plays and I was in a music video for a small band. I'm juggling what to do for a career but acting is one of the things I'm pondering.

I've done some acting for school when I was younger and have always enjoyed it, I'm apart of mt drama club at my high school since my freshman year and I am a self proclaimed drama geek. I made it in my school musical Hairspray( I'm soooo excited!) even though I'm just emsemble(my singing ability is lacking amazingness) but my dance background helped me I cant wait for it to start!

So I did two plays in all...how will this look on my resume? Plus I have one credit in acting class (local). Will anyone even consider me?? (I mean, as an agent)

Lu

So I did two plays in all...how will this look on my resume? Plus I have one credit in acting class (local). Will anyone even consider me?? (I mean, as an agent)

Lu

This has a little to do with age. If you are still young (under 10) then I think experience doesn't matter as much. As you get older, experience matters more and more. I would definitely look into doing more plays, especially community theater, so that you gain that valuable experience. As to whether or not an agent will consider you, it kind of depends on what the agent is looking for.

If you live in a smaller city, and by smaller I mean any city which isn't Los Angelos, Chicago or New York, then you can probably expect your agent to find you mostly commercial wok.

So I did two plays in all...how will this look on my resume? Plus I have one credit in acting class (local). Will anyone even consider me?? (I mean, as an agent)

Lu

Yes this is the info you want to put on your resume and include the acting class. The acting class will really impress them.

Look up acting resume on google to get an example on how to write that out too!