Meeting With A Talent Agent

Agents and managers visit our website ( http://www.StarSearchCasting.com/index.php ) daily looking for new talent to sign to their agencies. Thousands of our members have been signed to reputable agencies throughout the United States thanks to the exposure they’ve gotten on our website.

Often when members on our site are contacted by agents to come in for an appointment, one of the first questions they have is, “What should I expect?” So I wanted to take the time to outline a few things you should know so that you can make the most of your meeting.

When an agent contacts you for a meeting, they may tell you to come prepared with audition material. Others may expect you to have something prepared. And some will rely simply on your personality to decide if they want to work with you. So just in case, make sure you have something ready that showcases your strengths. Additionally, come in prepared to win them over with your sparkling personality. Be friendly, polite and engaging. This is an opportunity for the agent to get to know you – but you also want to get to know the agent as well. If you sign with the agency, you’ll be working with this person for awhile and you want to make sure it’s a good fit.

Also be prepared to discuss your career goals and what opportunities you think you’re best suited for. Be sure to communicate that you’re hardworking and ambitious. An agent can submit you to casting directors, but it’s up to you to book the job. An agent wants to know that they can count on you to always give it your best shot whenever they send you on an audition.

At larger agencies, you may have a series of meetings. You may come in initially to meet with one agent, and then if they think you’d be a good fit for the agency, then they will call you in for a second meeting (and sometimes a third) to meet with other agents at the company. Make sure you’re consistent when you arrive for each meeting. Some members of the staff at the agency may be friendlier than others. Don’t let that have any bearing on you putting your best foot forward.

Congratulations! Of all of the pictures that the agency receives each day, they’ve picked you! You should be thrilled! Go to your meeting with lots of energy and optimism. This could be your big shot and you’ve most certainly earned it!