Theatrical Agents
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Intro to Theatrical Agents
Manager, agents, publicists... for a big career it takes a village. Why do you need a theatrical agent:
1. Expand your relationship reach
2. Contact negotiaation
3. Commissions
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What Is An Agent?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvWhat is the role of an agent in my career?
How does an agent work with an actor?
Do I need an agent t... -
Should You Change Agents
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When Looking For An Agent Is It OK To Email My Friends' Agent & Say I Know Them?
with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
https://teatimeproductions.netWhen finding an agent is it OK to email my friend's agent and say I know them?
Can I over over my friends' head to email their agent?
Can I solicit my friend's agent?
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THE JOURNEY - Course 4 | Sign With an Agent & Manager You Love
A great agent and manager use their connections and fight to create opportunities for us. This course guides you step by step through the proven ways to find and sign with reps who have the experience and network to get you work.
*We recommend completing Level 2 prior to taking this level.
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How Long Should I Stay With My Current Agent Before Moving Up The Ladder?
with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
https://teatimeproductions.netHow long should I stay with my agent before moving up?
Should I leave my agent for a better one?
Is my agent still on my level?
Have a grown beyond my current agent?
Should I move onto a bigger agency?
Is it time to mov... -
My Agent Is Telling Me To Fire My Manager! Help!
with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
https://teatimeproductions.netMy manager is telling me to fire my agent! Help!
How do I settle disputes between agent and manager?
If there is animosity, who do I leave: my agent or manager?
If there is a falling out, who do I choose: my agent or ma... -
Do Some Agents Ignore Guest Stars To Focus On Regular Roles Only?
with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
https://teatimeproductions.netIs it true some agents don't submit clients for guest stars because their clients are only interested in series regular roles?
Why does my agent not submit for guest stars?
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When Am I Ready To Stop Going For Guest-Star Auditions?
with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
https://teatimeproductions.netAm I ready to stop auditioning for guest-stars?
Can I stop auditioning for guest-stars?
Can I now insist on offer only for guest stars?
Am I too experiences for guest stars?
When can I start saying no to guest stars?
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When Am I Ready To Stop Going For Co-Star Auditions?
with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
https://teatimeproductions.netCan I stop going for co-star auditions now?
Am I too experienced now for co-star auditions?
When am I too experienced for co-stars?
Why am I still going for co-stars?
At what point can I stop co-star auditions?
When wil... -
Should I Stay At An Agency If My Main Point Person Has Left?
with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
https://teatimeproductions.netShould I leave my agency if my main point person has left?
My agent left the agency, what do I do?
My agent left the agency, should I leave too?
My agent left the agency, what should I do now?
My manager left the busine... -
I Slept With Someone At My Agency, Is This Problematic?
with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
https://teatimeproductions.netI slept with someone at my agent's office, is this problematic?
I slept with an assistant at my agency - should I leave?
I'm attracted to a manager at my company, should I pursue it?
Should I pursue a sexual relationshi... -
I Want A New Agent, Can I Stay With My Current Agent While Actively Looking?
with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
https://teatimeproductions.netI want to move to aa new agent, can I stay with my current one while I actively look?
Can I stay with my current agent while I actively look for another
Is it wrong for me too look for a new agent while I stay with my o... -
I Am Lost In The Shuffle At A Big Agency, Any Advice On How To Change This?
with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
https://teatimeproductions.netNo one cares about me at this agency, what do I do?
I am not getting any attention at my agency, what should I do?
How do I get more attention at my agency?
I don't seem to be a priority at my agency, what should I do?
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I Work In An Agent's Office & Want Representation - What Should I Do?
with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
https://teatimeproductions.netI work in a manager's office and I want to be repped by him/her. What should I do?
How do I I turn my casual work in an agents office into actor representation?
If I work in admin at a manager or agents office, should I... -
What Do I Do If My International Agent Isn't Agreeing With The US Split?
with Chris Roe, Manager | Director | Producer
https://teatimeproductions.netIs it my place to step in if my international agent isn't agreeing with the US split?
Do I fire my international agent if they don't agree with the US split?
Why is my international agent not agreeing to the US split?
W... -
Can International Agents Get Me US Representation?
with Darren Darnborough, Co-Founder & CEO of WeAudition.com | Actor & Filmmaker
www.WeAudition.com
www.IMDb.me/darrendarnborough
www.vimeo.com/darrendWhy does my international agent not want me to go to the US?
Why isn't my agent setting me up with managers in the US?
How can I get my agent to ... -
Are There Agents That Just Work With Child Actors?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comShould we be seeking a child only agent / agency - do they exist?
Are their child only agents?
What agents only represent children?
Do agents only represent certain age brackets?
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How Can I Get An Agent's Email If It Is Not On IMDB?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tvIs it OK to call up an agency to get an email?
Will an assistant pass on my cold email to the agent?
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What Are Agents Looking For In Parents Of A Child Performer?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comAm I being interviewed as the parent of a child performer by agents and managers?
How do I factor into my child actor's interviews with rep?
Do the parents of a child performer fact... -
Can I Act As An Agent For My Teen?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comCan a parent be an agent to their child?
Can I get auditions for big shows without an agent?
Am I the agent for my child if I am submitting them on self submission sites?
How do I g... -
Will My LA Agent Be OK With Me Adding A Regional Agent In (ie. Atlanta)?
With Ben Whitehair, CIO, TSMA | Founder, Working.Actor | SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President
www.tsmaconsulting.com
www.working.actorBen discusses regional agents and their impact on your LA representation.
Work with TSMA Consulting & use code 'SAS' for $10 off
SAS Resources: https://secretac...
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Storytime: The One About Looking For A New Agent
With Ajarae Coleman, Working Actor, Master Coach, Founder of Acting Resource Guru.
www.ActingResourceGuru.comWhat do I do when I feel like I'm not getting anywhere?
How long should I put into my career before I give up?
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Do I Pay My New Agent Commission On Residuals For Jobs I Did Before I Signed?
With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.comWho receives commission on residuals if I have changed representation?
Do I owe my manager a percentage on existing jobs I had before ...
