Hello, My name is Andrea Bravo. I'm new to Stage 32. I've been stuck in a rut since graduation and it's just been ugh! I got my b.f.a in acting and I'm happy I accomplished that, but let's be real it's not going to pay the amount of loans I have!! I sent in my head shots to every agency in SF,CA and all were NO. Idk what to do anymore. I honestly just want to do commercials and print modeling. My dream job is to work with Turner Classic Movies! I just feel discourage b/c nothing has happened.
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Hi Andrea, first you don't need an agent or manager to get jobs. Sign up for La casting, actors access, casting frontier, and now casting in that order and start submitting yourself to these jobs. Many of these projects are no/low/ deferred pay but this will allow you to network with other actors who can refer you to their agents and managers. This is how my son got his agent. You can also do background work and accomplish the same thing via Central Casting. And don't dismiss low budget/ no pay films either. The footage you get can be invaluable for your reel. Feel free to email me if you any other questions.
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Hello, Andrea in California. Find out about auditions at your local community theatre. ACT and polish your craft. Build a reel. Send the reel around. Be nice to people you work with and they will recommend you. Do not stay at home feeling sorry for yourself. FLY, my dear! Get yourself to the closest theatre and say, "I am available. What are you casting for now?"
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You may also want to get a copy of Backstage and start going out for Student Films and shorts to build your reel. You have to remember that nobody will care about you until you're generating work for yourself. Agents are Reactive, not Proactive. Build up some indie credits - still won't pay the bills, but it'll give you a chance to perform and learn your craft in the real world. Good luck!
In England at any time 95% of union actors are not working! Of those that are many go from job to job as there are only about 15 agents who have a monopoly on mainstream work....so get out and shoot shorts with great scripts for film fests and have some fun!!
Grab your smartphone and make a short film.