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“Is it unrealistic to get a manager before I have an agent?”

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“Is it unrealistic to get a manager before I have an agent?”

Not unrealistic at all! Every actor is different and in a different stage of his or her career. If you find yourself without an agent, that doesn’t mean you are new to the business. For several reasons, any actor can find themselves without an agent during their career: a falling-out, a direction change, a location change, even the I’m-taking-a-break-from-acting scenario.

It is totally fine to seek a manager even if you don’t have an agent. That said, you must have realistic expectations of having a manager versus an agent before acquiring your first (or next agent.

Managers will advise you on your career and image related to photos, social media, website, and general day-to-day planning and strategy to help you gain your foothold in the industry.

Agents are the ones who gather casting opportunities and negotiate the deals and contracts on your behalf.

A good manager can help you get an agent so your career is a team effort and you feel the most productive in pursuing all of what you want to accomplish in your career as an actor.

For new actors, it may even be a better fit to start with a manager instead of an agent to get a sense of what you want in an agent and what your goals are.

A manager will assess your current skill set and encourage you to add certain elements to your list of skills so that you’re better equipped to be cast in more roles. They can advise you on various workshops or coaches, adding more dialects to your résumé, and stepping outside your comfort zone by being more well-rounded in areas you’re currently lacking. More often than not, having a manager can assist with your perspective of the business and give you a realistic vision based on where your aspirations are with your career, so it’s totally your call.

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You know that social media offers excellent tools to market yourself, but are you using each platform properly?

As an actor, you want to constantly strive to create an image of yourself as an interesting and relatable person. So often, though, through the misuse of social media, the blending of perso...

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You know that social media offers excellent tools to market yourself, but are you using each platform properly?

As an actor, you want to constantly strive to create an image of yourself as an interesting and relatable person. So often, though, through the misuse of social media, the blending of personal and professional comes through and it becomes difficult to showcase ourself in the appropriate light. This isn't a rebuke on sharing parts of your life that are interesting and unrelated to acting; relating to your followers is an important part of being social. However, being consistent and molding your image is critical to gain a consistent and dedicated following.

In the entertainment industry, image and perception are (almost) everything. You should strive to show your professionalism, talent, skill set, and appreciation for working daily to make yourself a better person and talent.

Aspects of who you are and how you work to become better at your craft is very important to your social media profiles. Posting that you are at your workshop, getting new headshots, going to an audition, listening to a podcast about how to give an energetic performance every time, working on a new accent, etc., are all fantastic examples of what you could be telling your followers to boost your credibility.

This also highlights that you are serious about your work as an actor.

Focusing your time and energy is key to your online engagement. Don't spread yourself too thin by using more than three social media accounts. You should be using social media to show followers and fans what you're doing career-wise; it should not be the activity itself.

Don't spend more than 15-20 minutes per day on each platform and spend it crafting what you are saying rather than mindlessly roaming around wasting time.

Spend time talking to and responding to your friends/fans to show that you hear them. Did you know that Mr. Rogers reportedly responded to every single one of his fan letters? That's the commitment and respect he felt his audience deserved.

#actor #socialmedia #lifestyle

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Tammy Hunt

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6 months ago

Email a brief note with a two or three sentence reason why you seek representation and a few sentence bio that qualifies you as rep worthy (a career that needs representation because it’s developed and busy).

Suzanne Bronson

Thank you for your advice Tammy

Ashley Renee Smith

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5 months ago

Thank you for such great advice as always, Tammy Hunt!

Mark Deuce

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- Maurice Vaughan
5 months ago

THANKS Tammy Hunt

Kenneth Michael Daniels

2 weeks ago

Hello, Ms. Hunt. I have made the acquaintance of an extraordinarily successful older gentleman. It is no exaggeration to say he is legendary within his field, known to, and respected by, everyone in h...

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- John Mezes
- Maurice Vaughan
2 weeks ago

How exciting, John Mezes!!

John Mezes

Hi, Ashley Renee Smith! We're pretty excited about this evening! Hope you can join us!

Jack Dunne

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2 weeks ago

Thank you very much Tom, Greatly appreciated, I will have a look at the listed resources, Thanks again

Sydney Summers

Hi, Jack!

Welcome to Stage 32! It's great to see your passion for acting. This is a fantastic place to start your journey. If you ever need advice or have any questions, feel free to email me at edu@st...

António Monfort

Yes Jack Dunne, I agree with Jack Binder a photo would be much better.

Rutger Oosterhoff

I also agree, a photo of Mr. Binder would be good.

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- Jack Dunne
- Maurice Vaughan
2 weeks ago

Great to meet you, Jack Dunne! Welcome to Stage 32!

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- Ashley Renee Smith
2 weeks ago

I am actually really excited for this!

I'm pretty excited about this! I know two of the producers and how long and hard they've worked to bring this project to life. I think it's going to be a great one and I'm excited to see Timothée's performance!

So Tammy Hunt do you suggest maintaining two separate accounts, one public and one private for family and close friends?

Foster West Foster West

Using social media effectively is crucial for actors. It’s not just about posting content but engaging meaningfully with your audience. Showcase your skills, behind-the-scenes moments, and stay authen...

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2 weeks ago

This advice is empowering mindset love it. Thanks Tammy

Tom Lapke

A lot of really great advice here. I have had producers and casting directors tell me that they absolutely inspect the social media of someone they have not worked with before but are considering cast...

Award-winning filmmaker, Emily Skye, also wrote a great blog this week about how she utilizes social media to market herself as a professional. Her tips are great for performers as well! You can all f...

Brigitte Millar

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3 weeks ago

Ashley Renee Smith, I couldn't agree more with you. It's not right, when an actor makes another actor's life on set difficult and comments on their performance. They are not the director and have to r...

Pamela Jaye Smith

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3 weeks ago

Excellent point, Brigitte. If it's not your vision, it's not your place to criticize. // One of the most supportive actors I ever worked on a shoot with was Lily Tomlin. Joel Schumacher directed her i...

I LOVE Lily Tomlin, Pamela Jaye Smith! What a neat experience!

It so was, Ashley. And how fabulous that she's still out there going strong, entertaining and often enlightening us, yes?

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- Suzanne Bronson
2 weeks ago

Exactly Brigitte I agree wit h you.Those actors make themselves important on set than they are, in my openion, they have inferiority of complex. They want to be on the midle point. The want to be considerate than others.

Hi, Brandon! Are you looking to get repped or already have a rep?

This was my question as well. I can point you to some resources once I know the answer.

Brandon Patricio

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- Ashley Renee Smith
2 weeks ago

Yes, looking to get repped.

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