 Re: how do I get a manager? | |
Acquiring an agent or a manager is the same basic process. A well connected manager can be a lot of help to a young actor, but you have to keep in mind that those are pretty few and far between. Agent's are heavily regulated (at least in NY and CA) and as such, you're less likely to find one that's 'shady' in any meaningful sense.
Manager's on the other hand are not regulated at all. Anyone can put up a sign and call themselves a manager and some of the contracts that they offer can be pretty ridiculous, as well as difficult to get out of. Me personally, I've never been comfortable seeing young actors taking on management, as I've never seen any real meaningful results from those relationships first hand. That's not to say it doesn't happen, just that I haven't seen it myself.
My two-cents says to go out and start working on booking your own work. When you are pretty well established as an actor that books work, the managers and agents start looking for you.
Hope this helps and best of luck out there! |