Actor Growth

Interesting experience I had today. Not too long ago I attended that workshop where the casting director mentioned how they could care less which agent you are with. While that may be true from their end in calling you in, as I discovered from an actor’s point of view that sure is not the case.

Basically, having an agent who is knowledgeable about the industry can be crucial as they can provide you with advice and direction on what you need to do to make things happen for your career. Example, they can tell you who to train with, where you should advertise yourself and give you input about your portfolio.

Essentially, you want someone that will guide and help push your career as oppose to just submitting you for roles. I remember with my first agent all he did really was act as the middle person and a result I was basically on my own for the most part.

The agent and actor relationship shouldn’t be like that I’d say as it should be more like a partnership. So no, from an actor’s point of view just signing up with any agent isn’t going to be the same in terms of helping your career.