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Why an agent? Friday, 10-Jul-98 21:09:37
Because 100% of nothing is nothing, maybe? :) Basically (theoretically) my agent would be someone with the connections to get me the auditions I can't get for myself. For one thing, I've had a heck of a time trying to get my own voiceover work - people like to work with people they already know, and they don't know me (but would probably know my agent, if I could get one). Also, the main commercial CDs here in Texas pretty much work from agent submissions (i.e., I'm not likely to get an audition from mailouts), plus they're in Dallas, and my Austin roots put me at a disadvantage unless they come with an agent attached (i.e., they won't necessarily think I can get there, but if an agent submits me, they know the agent believes I can be there). I agree it is possible to get work on your own, although difficult to get anything significant when you're still starting out with a limited resume. I also believe you should still work to get seen and try to find auditions/work, even when you have an agent. The more people trying to get you a job, the better :) I've been watching my sources for auditions and have done a couple workshops with TX CDs, so I'm trying to make connections and get seen, but I just don't have the same resources that an agent would. So, in short (HA - not quite), that's why I would want an agent, although it looks like that will have to be abandoned, since I move to NYC in October (actor training - that's a whole other discussion). Thanks everybody for the feedback! Alexis Alexis |
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