Secret Agent Man runs down the many checks and referrals it takes just for an actor to meet with him about representation.
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7 Items Actors Need to Have for Their Agents
We often don’t have time to check up on each client to make sure all documents are in order. Here are some of the things that youth agents, specifically, rely on parents to be in charge of.
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The Logistics of Moving to L.A.
Secret Agent Man breaks down your first few months in L.A.—and your priorities shouldn’t be what you think they are.
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Secret Agent Man reminds actors that bigger isn’t always better when it comes to agencies.
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How Actors Can Save Their Money
Don’t skimp on what’s important—but postage costs and choppy website animation are definitely not important and almost certainly a waste of money.
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How to Make Friends and Influence Your Career
Secret Agent Man doesn’t want you to beg for help. Instead, try staying professional, friendly, and pleasant when networking.
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Why the Stars Seem to Own Pilot Season
Secret Agent Man doesn’t like it either, but there are important, business-related reasons why boldfaced names seem to land all the leads in pilots.
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Doing L.A. Theater May Get You an Agent
Guess what? Those tiny waiver houses doing great work? Casting directors are probably in the audience.
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You actors try to hide those feelings when meeting industry types like us but trust me, we can smell it. They radiate from every pore, and all that negative energy gets in the way.
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How Celebrities on TV Affect the Unknown Actor's Career
The money may be great for movie stars on TV, but Secret Agent Man says the pay’s not too shabby for newbies either.
