What to Look for in an Acting Manager
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.)