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.)
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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
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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
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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
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★ 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)
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