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What To Expect From A Meeting With An Agent?What To Expect From A Meeting With An Agent? - Courtesy of Lee’s PeopleQuestions Agents Will Ask About You: What is your image? What kind of actor could you be? What training have you done? What training do you need to do? Are your skills in musical theatre? Do you present? Are you a serious actor? Would you like to do voice-overs? Do you have any special talents? Once you have completed your research, call and make contact. Follow the step-by-step instructions given over the phone about the agency’s procedures. @ YOUR INTERVIEW: On the day of the interview, ask questions. Just as the agencies will ask you questions, you, too, must find out as much information as you can. You and your agent should agree on your career strategy. Here are some basic questions to ask: INTERVIEW Questions: How would you market me? Do you work in Television, Film, and Commercials, as well as Theatre? Do you think I need to change my image? How much money will I have to invest immediately and in the long term? If they ask for monies up front, ask what for it’s for? It is normal for an agent to get a repro of you. They should also insure that you are in ‘Spotlight’. This is a directory used by the industry both here and the USA, which ensures that your face is on every casting director’s desk. They will also discuss whether you need a voice tape/CD and it’s always good to get a show-reel, which can be either on Video or CD or both. How much commission do you take? How do I get paid? i.e.: BACS (Bank Automated Credit System)or Cheque What are the rates? i.e. do you work to the union agreements. Can you help me get my Equity card? Although its not essential to have a union card, it does help you if you ever go into a dispute over your pay or conditions. They are also the people who negotiate along with your agent your rates of pay the more support the union gets from actors the more power they have in any pay negotiations. You have not needed a Union Card to work in the UK since 1989. It does denote a Professional performer. Do you require exclusive or non-exclusive contracts? What are the terms on the contract? It takes an agent a good year to establish a good rapport with both yourself and clients this is really the minimum time that you should give any agent that is working on your behalf. Don’t worry if things don’t happen over night. How long is the contract term? Lee’s People – Acting Agency For more advice on acting click here To find an agent, photographer or any one within the entertainment profession take a look at our online entertainment directory To become a member of The Acting Website for free and receive casting information and advice for actors weekly click here |
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