agents

How to Survive—and Nail—Your Audition

Secret Agent Man wants you to impress the casting director, whether or not you book the job.

The Secret to an Acting Career Is Not an Agent

It must be brutal knowing about all the roles you’d sell your mother to audition for but can’t, because casting directors are generally limiting themselves to “agent submissions only.”

4 Things Never To Say In An Agent Interview

Normally, I put most of my efforts into making suggestions about the things actors should do, but many actors make mistakes during an interview. Here are the most common questions to avoid asking.

How to Get an Agent

Without an agent, you have no career and no hope of one. "How do I get an agent or a manager or both?" many of you ask.

How to Get an Agent’s Attention

According to Secret Agent Man, the best way to impress a professional in the biz is to act like a pro—and that means not skimping on websites, headshots, and reels.

How Actors Unknowingly Hurt Their Careers

Secret Agent Man blames the Devil for the silly mistakes actors make when trying to find work.

The Need-to-Know for Actors Moving to L.A.

Secret Agent Man gives you a checklist of things to do before making the move west.

6 Ways To Guarantee Your Agent and Manager Will Drop You

As you may or may not realize, show business is highly competitive. There are many actors out there, and all of them want an agent and/or a manager to sign them. If you are one of the lucky ones who have such representation, here is a list of ways ...

3 Steps To Pitching Yourself to Agents

Eventually, you will need your dream team in place if you want your career to really soar. Spring is typically is the best time to seek representation. So, let me share three ways you can begin your pursuit without wasting time and money.

5 Ways to Make a Good First Impression

First impressions are everything. Whether it’s a first date or an interview for that job you really want, oftentimes preemptive decisions are made within the first few minutes of a meeting.