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If you are a new actor to Hollywood and you have no agency affiliation and want a job, what do you do?  You have to be seen in order to be considered.  An odd concept, but let me say it again:  In order to be seen (interviewed, given a meeting) at an agency or management, you need to be seen in some sort of performance capacity.  Sometimes it is a theatre workshop, sometimes acting schools have scene showcases, sometimes it is through doing student films, sometimes it is as simple as meeting someone at a party or on the street and so impressing them with your personality that they recommend you to someone they know.  It can be as random as that. Read the rest of this entry »

In many previous articles Beth Maitland and I have stressed the importance of being seen by industry professionals in order to get an agent or manager.  
The best way to come to Hollywood would be with representation in place.  Many New York actors arrive here with representation, and many Chicago actors also have agents who are affiliated with agencies here is Los Angeles.  Obviously those actors have a great advantage and can be sent out immediately for acting jobs. Read the rest of this entry »