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There are no set rules for finding an agent in Los Angeles.  In addition, there is no real way to know what agent will be right for you.  It is important to remember that they work for YOU.  As you might expect, there are lots of egos and power structure in every aspect of show business, and the hierarchy of agencies is no exception.  A good small or medium sized agency is a good place to start.

The agent may require seeing you perform before setting a meeting, so it’s good to be in a play or showcase where you can invite people to come and watch you perform.  Remember though, that these agents have put in long hours and may not always show up.  Don’t be disappointed, be persistent. Read the rest of this entry »

When I came to Los Angeles, I came from New York where I already had an agent and had been working for a few years. I came to Los Angeles for a week and stayed 30 years.  
Not everyone who arrives in Hollywood has an agent or manager – quite the contrary – most don’t have either an agent or manager.  So how does an actor get an agent?  It will be the easiest or the most difficult thing in the world – sometimes both at the same time. Read the rest of this entry »

It is essential to have an agent in Los Angeles in order to get in to casting appointments for most major projects in television and film.  Without an agent, it is nearly impossible to get a meeting or casting call unless you have a relationship with the casting director or the director or producer of the project. Read the rest of this entry »