Actors have too many misconceptions about agents and the best way to approach us. We often feel like the hot chick at a party, forced to fight off hordes of men armed with the worst lines in history. So in the spirit of creating a more harmonious universe, here’s a list that I believe will serve you well during your quest for representation.
WHAT I’M NOT INTERESTED INAny submission that comes in during the middle of pilot season is ignored—unless it’s from an actor with a substantial résumé, but those people are usually smart enough to find another way.
I hate being approached by actors in a public setting when I’m not in agent mode. If you know what I look like and you see me at Starbucks on a Sunday morning, just stay away. I don’t want to talk to you.
Don’t lie. Don’t lie about your credits, your training, anything. Agents have highly developed bullshit detectors and you will always get caught.
A few weeks ago, I announced at a workshop that I was in a great mood because one of my favorite clients had just booked a pilot. The next morning, an actor from the workshop dropped off a bottle of expensive champagne at my office. His picture and résumé
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