You should get a commercial agent first (they often take non-union actors, and help them become members of the union). Once your Union (Sag, AFTRA, AEA), go for a theatrical agent. They normally don't take up non-union actors.
I heard the best way to get an agent if you have some credits is to do a mailing. My friend used a mailing service called Smart Girls Productions and she got an agent pretty fast. I guess they take your resume and send it out to agents who will most likely take on somebody based on your look and experience. Their website is http://www.smartgirlsproductions.com. Tell me what you think.
I think a good season to get an agent is during fall. Submit to as many as possible with those clear envelopes and intervew before pilot season starts in January. That will put you ahead in the game, so when you get there you are almost set.
You should get a commercial
You should get a commercial agent first (they often take non-union actors, and help them become members of the union). Once your Union (Sag, AFTRA, AEA), go for a theatrical agent. They normally don't take up non-union actors.
Getting an agent
I heard the best way to get an agent if you have some credits is to do a mailing. My friend used a mailing service called Smart Girls Productions and she got an agent pretty fast. I guess they take your resume and send it out to agents who will most likely take on somebody based on your look and experience. Their website is http://www.smartgirlsproductions.com. Tell me what you think.
I think a good season to get
I think a good season to get an agent is during fall. Submit to as many as possible with those clear envelopes and intervew before pilot season starts in January. That will put you ahead in the game, so when you get there you are almost set.