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No Shock To Me--Or Should I Say "No Need To Beam Me Up, Scotty" Saturday, 04-Jul-98 11:34:55
Kelly, Me thinkest this was fate; that young AJ would succeed. Knowing you by many emails, I certainly don't know you to be one of the common 'stage mom' varieties and know you to be truly sincere in furthering AJ's own interests and not your own in this endeavor. Given his drive and ambition in this industry, I am truly not surprised and am extremely excited for him and very proud of such a big accomplishment so early in the game. Hooray! That is wonderful news!! Wish I could be there to see it! (except a friend from there called the other day and said it is 112 degrees. Yikers!!). To answer your question down below about AJ visiting agencies, I would also start looking now. I think you are aware, from your own research, that once AJ has an agent, this theater work, workshops etc don't end. Kids AJ's age, even in LA, are given far more leeway than adults as far as a resume goes. Many are oftentimes picked up with absolutely a blank slate but lots of raw talent and an outgoing and gregarious personality. Many of the agencies in smaller markets have 'open call's' where they open their doors to any aspiring talent during a certain time every week or month. Many handle new candidates by appointment. Simply call and find out what their policy is. Some will still have you submit just like those in LA do but some won't--it depends on the area and the agency. Make sure you ask around though. You certainly don't want to sign with a lemon and there are plenty of those out there everywhere. Did you email Julie and ask her? She has a son and a daughter in an agency there I believe. Although her daughter is at a tough age for a smaller market, her son still does get work from what she said. I think he is 12. David Akin might also have some knowledge on the subject and oftentimes the CD's in smaller markets are more open to those types of inquiries. Stay away from asking clients, but you can also call the production companies and see what they say. Our biggest production company here is actually quite large and even handles national work sometimes, and work in Seattle as well. I know they would be open to such a question. Don't pitch AJ when you call because that might put them off--unless they ask. Just tell them you have heard great things about them and think they are a great source to trust. Compile a list and then after getting the list of clients from the various agencies (again, make sure there are quite a few national and regional clients on the list), you will be able to make your selection more wisely. Be sure and tell the agencies about AJ's current production and what you have been doing as far as the classes, etc. Hope this helps!! Good luck and again, I am so very excited for AJ!! Tell him to break a leg! : ) Lauri Lauri, Who Is Very Thrilled For AJ |
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