What would I do if I were an actor and I needed to find my first agent? That’s an intriguing question. I’m a guy who has the nerve to present himself as an authority on the business of acting, so knowing what I know, what steps would I take to find an agent for my imaginary acting career? In fact, it’s a terrific question—and after knocking back a few drinks, I’ve decided to answer it!
Let’s see. What would I do first? Hmm…
Oh, I know! My first move would be a lack of moves. What I mean by that is I wouldn’t start searching for an agent until I was prepared to work. It’s been my experience that most actors who look for representation aren’t ready for representation, so let’s put that jazz on hold.
Ability comes first. I need to give an agent something he or she can sell. That means getting into some great classes with teachers who are known to the industry. There’s no sense in studying with Joe Nobody who teaches out of his garage when his name won’t look good on my résumé.
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Once I’ve figured out who’s who, I would sign up for three classes: scene study,
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