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Do I NEED an agent!? How do I get one!? What do they do!? Your questions answered!
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2021
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Broadway actor Adrienne Walker (The Lion King, Kiss Me Kate) and Broadway pianist and music director Austin Cook (Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen) chat in their show "Broadway Banter" to discuss their experiences with agents over the years. Adrienne is currently represented with an agency while Austin is not. They are giving you both sides of the argument on today's episode of Broadway Banter. Whether you are looking for an agent or unsure if you are with the right one, we are breaking down everything you need to know! We love to hear from you! Share with us who your experiences with agents, the good, the bad & the ugly in the comments below! 😀
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So insightful thank you
You channel is awesome! As an actor diving deeper into musical theater, your feedback helps a ton! Not sure it was caught, but for Jennifer Austin was highlighted but Geoffrey Cope was listed on the video haha. Not sure if theres ways to reedit after posting. Anyway...a year has passed lol. Love you both!!! Thank you for making these!!
Thank you for that!
I just signed with my first agent!
LOVE this advice 🤍
I've often wondered this: aside from the specific agent/agency and her/his ability to get you in a door, does showing that you have ANY representation enhance your "status"..."validity" as an actor to the people you audition for? And is representation from an agency that doesn't have a great rep work in the reverse?
A couple of questions came up for me on this topic! 1. I've been in an open contract with an agency for 4 years, but I haven't been receiving auditions from them very often, and they work as a team of agents (i.e. there's no single person representing me), so I feel like I'm more of a face and there isn't anyone really vouching for me. I feel guilty switching because the whole team is very kind, but I think I need to move on for the sake of my career. Any tips on email language or how to address this overall when it comes to submitting to new agencies?
2. Any guidance on how to structure a cover letter? I've written plenty for day jobs, but not for agencies! Also, when submitting to auditions or agencies where a cover letter has not been requested, should you include one anyway, or just keep the email short?
Thank you so much for your time and insights!
These are great questions Ana! Thank you!
1. When it comes to addressing new agencies, always do the method they ask for. On their website they will make it clear how they want potential clients to reach out or submit. If there is no clear language on the site, I would suggest sending an email over with your materials (resume and headshot) attached and in the body of your email I would write the “cover letter” material.
An example of something I would say:
Hello/hi/dear “agents name”
My name is Adrienne Walker and I’m an NYC based actor seeking representation for voiceover & commercial work. I have attached my headshot and resume and should you need to take a closer look at my work, my website is www.adriennemwalker.com . If you are interested and have time to take a meeting in the next couple of weeks, I’d love to sit down with you to chat about how I might be a good fit at your agency. I’m currently in The Lion King and if you’re interested in seeing my stage work, I’d be happy to arrange two tickets for you at the showtime of your choice.
Thank you for your time and I look forward to speaking with you.
2. Your cover letter will look and sound a lot like the email script above. The cover letter is just an introduction, a little bit of your personality and professionalism. It can be short and sweet. Just a paragraph is good.
As far as deciding when to leave an agency, it’s difficult. I haven’t had to leave one yet. But my advice is to have another one lined up just in case, so that you don’t miss any work opportunities. Good luck to you! I hope this helped. Thank you for watching!
@@32BARCUT Hi Adrienne, thank you so much for this detailed answer! I really appreciate it. 😄
If you missed the chat! Drop us a line here!
Do you need to have your Equity card in order to get an agent? Love your content. So helpful.
This is a great question! You do not need to have your equity card to get an agent. My agent represents both Union and non -union talent. Thank you for watching and good luck to you!
@@32BARCUT Thank you for replying so quickly.
Do you have specific recommendations for Head Shot photographers? and by the way, a great voice teacher in NYC?
Try Ted Ely or Justin Patterson for starters on headshot photographers!
If your agent sends you a submission, is it because they reached out to the creative team with your info and the creative team liked you? Meaning, would an agent submission request be more of a “first callback”? Also, am I more likely to have my video viewed with an agent? Lastly, as a non-union beginning my career with
regional theaters, should I negotiate?
1. No, it's normally just because you are the right type. The creative team won't even see this round generally, just the casting agent or associate to the casting agent. 2. Yes, an agent helps. 3. Always negotiate! Even if it's from $100 a week negotiating up to $115 a week. At least that's something! It's good to get in the habit of negotiating. If you don't, you will only receive minimums your entire career. Remember, it's not personal, it's business. Break a leg!