So, I decided to try some extra work because I truly LOVE being on set. I have submitted so many times now that I cannot even tell you how many times. I do not know what else to do, but I do not get very many calls. I have taken classes, which I list on my resume, and I have experience. I am getting very discouraged. It is a dilemma to me. I am 61 yrs old but I do not look like it. Some of the women in my family did not start greying until they were 80 and it looks like that is what my course is going to be. I ha ve very long, blonde hair that I actually have to lighten so the handful of grey strands do not stand out so much. I just use Sun In and it makes my hair very blonde. So, when I submit, I know I do not look my age but I also do not look like I am forty. I am not able to play the grandmother parts or the younger parts either. I keep thinking that I could play someone 50 who dyes their hair. Other than cutting or dyeing my hair, does anyone have any suggestions about how to be cast more often? I would love to do more acting.
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Karen it might be due to your location. If not many productions are going on, there won't be as many opportunities for background work. I'm not sure what sites you're on, but in LA I know central casting is good. Might want to look them up? As far as your look- I would stay true to yourself. You'll definitely be exactly what a project is looking for at some point!
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Any agency in LA EXCEPT Central Casting. they are not good. They treat you like crap and barely work you. Most everyone in Hollywood hates them and refuses to use them. I recommend Sande Alessi, and Jeff Olan as the two best background agencies in LA. there about 30.
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Since you are in Texas, it will be hard to be an extra in LA. (Unless you are moving there.) If you are close enough to a big city, that you can travel to on short notice, you may want to consider getting an agent there. (Dallas, Austin, San Ant, or Houston) Your little town of 1800 people probably won't have many opportunities for extras. Also instead of listing your actual age, you could just have an age range: 48-60. That way, you can dress younger if needed for a younger role, or fix your hair appropriate for the age you might be auditioning for. Most agents will use a range, instead of actual age anyway. But when submitting yourself, use the range. I hope that can help you. :-)
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You need a management or any services that acts on your behalf and submits for you, like the management office across the street from central casting. the problem isn't your head shots, location, or whatever. the problem is THEY DON'T KNOW YOU. which means they don't know if your RELIABLE, SHOW UP LATE, etc. so get a
Thank you, Alle! That was really great advice. I will do that.