Q: I was moving to LA in September but my two roommates decided that they didn't have enough money. So for the next few months I'm not even gonna think about LA and I'll go by myself in a few months when I'm ready. I'm young, I have plenty of time.
I wanted to ask you if it's worth having a local agent? Don't you get alot of work on your own? Should I get an agent from the start or not worry about it until later?
-Adam
AO: Hi Adam,
I definitely think getting an agent as soon as possible is "worth it.” Sure. An agent will have access to stuff you will never find on your own. My agent has connections with people who call her in the eleventh hour and she finds jobs for her talent to be on the set later today or first thing tomorrow. I look at it not as "having an agent" but rather "partnering with an agent" - it is a business partnership.
Yes, you will continue to market yourself, and find a lot of your own gigs, but your agent will also find a few projects here and there and can put in a good word for you that will result in you meeting with casting directors who may not agree to see you as an independent actor.
A local agent may also have connections with Los Angeles Agents and when you are ready to move to L.A. they may recommend you to an agent there - which will save you enormous amounts of time, energy and resources. My personal philosophy is to do all you can where you are and that includes getting a local agent.
Good luck and keep me posted on your progress.
Angela
© 2007 Angela Oberer
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