| A lot of times, actors begin their careers by modeling. | | | | your area and talk to the actors there. They might |
| Both of these careers in themselves are intertwined to | | | | have agents that represent them, or know of some |
| some extent. If you are a model, your work is being | | | | good agents in the area. Next, you can visit some |
| displayed on magazines, in newspapers, on billboards, | | | | photography studios and ask the photographers if they |
| on posters, on advertisements, and even on packets | | | | know of any good agents. Photographers are |
| that grocery stores offer. Models are paid really well, if | | | | constantly in touch with the modeling world, so they |
| you are high quality. These types of models can | | | | might be your best bet in pointing you in the right |
| expect to be paid anywhere from about $30 to $300 | | | | direction. You can also do an internet search for a |
| per hour. | | | | good agent. You can find reviews about talent |
| These types of models that I am referring to above | | | | agencies and certain agents online. |
| are either very good looking, or they might look the | | | | After you have searched and selected a few potential |
| innocent next door neighbor. Models main motive is to | | | | agents, your next step would be to choose the best |
| have a face that certain people find very attractive so | | | | one. For this step, you will want to do some extensive |
| that they might sell a product. These are the types of | | | | background research on each agent. You can contact |
| models who are trying to take their careers to the | | | | other people they may have represented, do an |
| next level, which is acting. | | | | internet search on their name or agency's name, or |
| To get into the acting world, it is very difficult and highly | | | | just take a good look around you (office cleanliness, |
| competitive. Not only must you have a gorgeous face, | | | | professionalism, etc.) when meeting them in person. |
| but you need a good agent to help you get there. | | | | The last thing you should pay attention to is how |
| Having a solid agent, will give you a competitive | | | | comfortable you feel around the agent. If they are |
| advantage when trying to find acting jobs. | | | | very friendly, warm, and communicative, you probably |
| There are a few steps that you should take that will | | | | have an excellent agent. Don't let them force you into |
| help you in your search for a good agent to represent | | | | anything you don't feel comfortable doing. A good |
| you. If you take the time to follow these steps, you will | | | | agent is one who will work with you and help you |
| be much more successful in selecting a good agent | | | | accomplish your goals, not force you into |
| and in having a successful entry into the acting side of | | | | accomplishing your goals. |
| things. | | | | Keep in mind that your agent can really make or break |
| The first thing you must figure out is where to start | | | | your chances of taking your career to the next level. |
| looking to find an agent to represent you. With this | | | | The industry is very competitive, so you can't afford to |
| task, you definitely have a few options available to | | | | screw this one up. Do your homework and you will find |
| you. You can begin by visiting any local theatres in | | | | a good agent to help you meet your goals. |