X No momagers. 

Their kid always comes 1st which I respect as a person but not ideal for my team. 

X No ultimatums.  

X No teams. 

I want 1 manager not 2. You’d think it’d make them more efficient but it ends up being the opposite

X Communication poor after only 3 months

X They cast their clients in their production company’s projects

X They recommend bad coaches

X I have to explain gender VS sexuality to them

X I have to explain Hispanic VS Latina (and Latine) to them

O They have actual connects, they don’t just submit me on casting sites to see what fits️

O They want a business friendship, not a toxic familial one️

O They tailor communication style to the client (very helpful for my ADHD)️ 

O They respect my boundaries and bookout dates (unless it’s a big opportunity, then let’s chat!)️

O They get what to do with my unique type ️ 

O They have a 3 month + 6 month + 1 year plan️

O When I ask if they know publicists, they immediately give me a list️

O They answer my questions on the industry️

O If they wanna rep me for modeling & acting they need high fashion knowledge / connects️ 

O Same beliefs (political & social)️ 

O They’re willing to do a trial period before signing a contract to make sure we’re a good long-term fit️ 

O They drop the wall after a reasonable amount of time. 

(i.e. They invite me to their bday party after being my manager for 10 yrs and vice-versa. But doing that off the rip year 1 makes me think they don’t have good boundaries.)

Here are some acting classes that I have taken and recommend. 

I’ll update this list with the more classes I take. 

Howard Fine

• I like their classes but be warned they are strict and very down-to-business
  
• They don’t accept actors who don’t have major network guest star credits for their in-person workshop where Howard teaches you personally in LA
  

Joseph Pearlman’s Acting Academy

Actor’s Connection NY

Danielle Eskinazi’s Commercial Workshop

Lisa London’s Audition for Camera Class

Improv at UCB

Benton Whitley’s Musical Theatre Technique Workshop

Improv at Groundlings

Now, to be honest, most Models and Photographers never use paperwork. But, with my traumatic experiences as a Freelance Model, I have to insist Freelance Models, unprotected by a mother agency, use this template or some version of it. Too many times did Photographers ask me to get naked, invite people to our shoots I didn’t know were joining us, not provide a changing area, leave me to do all the photo edits myself, inappropriately touch me, withhold raw images for months, and even threaten me etc…

Be safe out there! <3

Top Tier Agenices

Amsel, Eisenstadt & Frazier

APA

Brogan Agency

Buchwald

CAA (Creative Artists Agency)

CESD

Daniel Hoff

Gersh

ICM Partners (International Creative Management)

Innovative Artists

Jason Lockhart

JGD (Jordan, Gill & Dornbaum)

Jim Flynn

Paradigm

UTA (United Talent)

WME (William Morris)

Agencies

A3

Atlas

Avalon Artists (Bicoastal)

Avanti Talent

Bloc Agency

BMG

Bret Adams

Carson Adler Agency

Clear Talent

Collective Talent Agency

DDO

DGRW

Dulcina Eisen Associates

Eileen Haves

Eris Talent

Gage Talent

Glitter NJ

Gotham

Hell’s Kitchen Agency

Henderson/HoganHudson Artists Agency

Kransy Office

Lisa Lax

Maultsby Talent

Metropolis Artists Agency

Pantera / Murphy Agency

Price Group

Professional Artists

Roster Agency

Stefanie Talent

Stewart Talent

STW (Susan Toler Walters)

Talent HouseTalent Works

The Mine Talent Agency

UGA

UIA

Wolf Talent Group

WSM

LA AGENTS

Cinterra

Zero Gravity

Mgmt 360

Smith Young 

RSA 

Michael Abrams 

Park Artists Group

Polygon Group 

Stephany Burns

Almond Talent

Pantheon AEFH

Modern Artists

NBS Entertainment

PKA

Gorgeous Media Group

90210 Talent

Artistic Endeavor

Sovereign Talent

Coast to Coast

Park Agency

RPM Stagecoach Entertainment

Fire Starter

LA Talent Amsel, Eisenstadt & Frazier

NBS Entertainment

MTD

Houghton 

People Store

★ Check out these resources in order 

1) UP TO DATE ACTOR

*Do free trial & make “Targets” List

*Check advice column

*Use their audition tracker or make an Excel or Google Sheet of all your auditions

*If you choose to subscribe, mention my name to get points towards free months!

*Never sign with an agency that charges signing fees

www.uptodateactor.com

2) BACKSTAGE CALL SHEET FOR 2022

*Check out the agencies websites! Many have tips on their websites or Instagrams!

Backstage Contact Info for LA & NY Agents / Managers / Casting Directors

Call Sheet Database for Agents, Casting Directors, Classes & Monologues

WHAT DO YOU WISH YOU KNEW WHEN YOU STARTED?

• You don’t need to go to conservatory or even college for great acting education, but if you wish to check out NYU or NYFA

• Having an agent or manager won’t completely determine your success & you’ll probably switch managers / agents a lot 

• Interning for showcases is good way to attend showcases without paying thousands of dollars

• You don’t need to do pay to play classes (AKA casting director workshops) but if you chose to, quality over quantity, and make sure to nurture that relationship

• When getting headshots think of specific characters & it’s better to pay more 1 time for better quality headshots then do a bunch of bad quality sessions

• Some Acting studios film scenes for you to show what you look like on a professional camera & for Actors Access clips (like MN Acting Studio or the ThePrepNJ)

• Anything can happen in the audition room! Celebs can appear!

• Get a webcam for zoom auditions & portable microphone that connects to your phone for self tapes

• Save your audition tapes for auditions / agents (but be careful not to publish things that have copyright)