The following is a list of agents who mainly represent young performers, or have a young performers' division. Those on the list told Back Stage West they are accepting submissions (headshots and resum s) by mail. It is advised that you mail your submissions. In-person drop-offs, as well as follow-up phone calls, are strongly not recommended. Including a SASE with your submission may be helpful. Only submit an acting demo tape when an agent has requested it after seeing your headshot and resum .
The following codes indicate how each agency describes what type of talent they represent, what type of areas they specialize in, and which unions they are signatories of.
I: Infants. Y: Youth. TE: Teenagers. AD: Adults. S: Seniors. AA: All Ages. 18+: Talent over 18 who can play younger. TH: Theatrical. CO: Commercial. VO: Voiceover. P: Print. M: Models. CH: Characters. MT: Musical Theatre. MA: Musical Artists. DC: Dancers and Choreographers. SA: Specialty acts, comics, magicians, hosts, etc. DA: Disabled Actors. L: Literary. FS: Full Service (not all agencies that described themselves as "full service" represent all types of talent). U: Will only consider union talent. SAG: Screen Actors Guild Franchise. AFTRA: American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Franchise. EQUITY: Actor's Equity Association Franchise. WGA: Writers Guild of America. AFM: American Federation of Musicians.
ABRAMS ARTISTS & ASSOC.
New Talent
9200 Sunset Blvd., 11th fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 859-0625
Contact: Wendi Green for TV/films, Brad Diffley for commercials
Four and older. AD. TH. CO. VO. FS. U. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY.
ABRAMS-RUBALOFF & LAWRENCE
8075 W. 3rd St., Ste. 303
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 935-1700
Contact: Tim Kreis
I and older. TH. CO. VO. U. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY.
Especially teens right now.
ACCLAIM PARTNERS
6380 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 907
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 658-6500
Contact: Ted Bose
Five and older. TH. CO. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. Primarily U.
Seeking good children actors.
ACME TALENT & LITERARY
6310 San Vicente Blvd., Ste. 520
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 954-2263
Contact: Steve Simon, Chazz King
Five and older. TH. CO. L. MT. FS. U. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. WGA.
AGENCY WEST ENTERTAINMENT
6255 W. Sunset Blvd, Ste. 908
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 468-9470
Contact: Sheba Williams
Four and older. SAG AFTRA. Specifically seeking children with skills, athletic, musical talent, kids with training, novelty acts, especially minority boys.
CARLOS ALVARADO AGENCY
8455 Beverly Blvd., Ste. 406
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 655-7978
Contact: Mona Lee Schilling
Four and older. SAG. AFTRA. Especially Latinos and diverse ethnicities.
AMATRUDA, BENSON & ASSOC.
9107 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 500
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 276-1851
Contact: Kimberly Gola
Five to 17. TH. CO. M. P. Extreme CH. SAG. AFTRA.
AMSEL, EISENSTADT & FRAZIER
5757 Wilshire Blvd., 510
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Contact: Carolyn Thompson-Goldstein, Loch Powell
(323) 939-1188
Y. TE. AD. TH. CO for children only. FS. U. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. WGA.
ANGEL CITY TALENT
1680 Vine St., Ste. 716
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 463-1680
Contact: Chester Henry
Four and older. TH. CO. VO. M. L. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. WGA. U only for AD.
ARTIST MANAGEMENT AGENCY
1800 E. Garry, Ste. 101
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(949) 261-7557
835 Fifth Ave., Ste. 411
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 233-6655
Contact: Nanci Washburn
Three and older. SAG. AFTRA.
ATKINS AND ASSOC.
303 s. Crescent Heights Blvd.
Los Angles, CA 90048
(323) 658-1025
Contact: Kevin Ashby
Seven and older. TH. CO. AFTRA. All ethnicities, all skills.
BOBBY BALL TALENT AGENCY
4342 Lankershim Blvd.
Universal City, CA 91602
(818) 506-8188
Contact: Kim Dorr, Eric Stevens
I and older. TH. CO. VO. P. M. DC. CH. MA. MT. FS. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. Athletes. U only except for CO.
Baron Entertainment
5757 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 659
Los Angeles, CA 90036-3600
(323) 936-7600
Contact: Rod Baron, Michael Sutton, Gar Lester
I and older. SAG AFTRA. All types.
SARA BENNETT AGENCY
6404 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 316
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 965-9666
Contact: Sara Bennett
Three and older. Especially TE. TH. CO. FS. SAG. AFTRA. Especially ethnicities.
BONNIE BLACK TALENT AGENCY
5318 Wilkinson Ave.
Valley Village, CA 91607
(818) 753-5424
Contact: Bonnie Black, Frank Black
Five and older. TH. CO. P. L. FS. SAG. AFTRA. WGA.
Do not seal submission envelopes.
E. THOMAS BLISS & ASSOC.
292 S. La Cienega Blvd., Ste. 202
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 657-4188
Contact: Tony Rader
12 and older. VO. L. MA. FS. SAG. AFTRA. WGA.
BRAND TALENT & MODEL AGENCY
Kids Dept.
1520 Brookhollow Dr., Ste. 39
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 850-1158
Contact: Holly Brand
Four and older. SAG. AFTRA. All ethnicities.
DON BUCHWALD & ASSOC.
6500 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 2200
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 951-4517
Contact: Phillip Leader
Five and older. FS. L. U. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. WGA.
BUCHWALD TALENT GROUP
6300 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 910
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 852-9555
Contact: Debbie Palmer, commercial; Philip Leader, theatrical; Bob Elyea, voiceover
Three to early 20s. CO. VO. TH. FS. SAG. Full service.
THE BURKETT AGENCY
27001 La Paz, Ste. 418
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 830-6300
Contact: Lisa Wilson
Five and older. AD. FS. AA. P. M. VO. Industrial. AFTRA. SAG.
IRIS BURTON AGENCY
P.O. Box 15306
Beverly Hills, CA 90209
(310) 288-0121
Contact: Iris Burton
Five and older. Y. TH. CO. FS. SAG. AFTRA.
C LA VIE MODEL AND TALENT
7507 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 201
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 969-0541
Contact: Steve Landry, Jean-Marc Carre
10 and older. FS. TH. CO. P. VO. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY.
BARBARA CAMERON & ASSOC.
8369 Sausalito Ave., Ste. A
West Hills, CA 91304
(818) 888-6107
Contact: Barbara Cameron, Laura Lasky
Four and older. CH. DA. FS. SAG. AFTRA.
MEDIA ARTISTS
8383 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 954
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(323) 658-8118
Contact: Nancy L. De La Fuente, Fred Coleman
I and older. TH. CO. AFTRA. SAG. EQUITY. All types.
CAREER ARTISTS INTERNATIONAL
11030 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 3
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 980-1315
Late TE. AD. TH. CO. VO. P. L. FS. SAG. AFTRA. WGA.
WILLIAM CARROLL AGENCY
11360 Brill Dr.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 848-9948
Contact: Gina Eggert, director
Four and older. L. TH. CO. FS. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. WGA.
CAVALERI & ASSOC.
Cavaleri Kids
178 S. Victory Blvd., Ste. 205
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 955-9300
Contact: Sylvia Furguson
Accepts submissions for commercials only
I and older. TH. CO. P. M. MA. CH. DA. L. FS. U. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. WGA. Model types. Pop R&B singers. All ethnicities. Especially African-American boys.
CHATEAU/BILLINGS TALENT AGENCY
5657 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 200
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 965-5432
Contact: John Blair
Four and older. AA. TH. CO. FS. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. All ethnicities sought, especially women. TV and film.
THE TORY CHRISTOPHER GROUP
6381 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 600
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 469-6906
Contact: Tory Christopher
Five and older. Late teens/early 20s. TH. CO. FS. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. Sports types. Unusual types. Hip and edgy types.
CIRCLE TALENT ASSOCIATES
433 N. Camden Dr., Ste. 400
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 285-1585
Contact: Donna Lee, Jennifer Lee-Garland
Five and older. CH. FS. U. SAG. AFTRA.
THE CLARK AGENCY/
W. RANDOLPH CLARK COMPANY
13415 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 3
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 385-0583
Contact: Randolph Clark, Arlene Tsurutani
Ages three to 16. S (55 and up). CO. FS. SAG. AFTRA. U only for seniors.
COLLEEN CLER AGENCY
178 S. Victory Blvd., Ste. 108
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 841-7943
Contact: New faces.
I through TE. TH. CO. P. M. FS. SAG. AFTRA. Fresh new faces.
COAST TO COAST TALENT GROUP INC.
3350 Barham Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 845-9200
Contact: Children's division.
Four and older. TH. CO. VO. P. M. CH. DA. L. FS. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. WGA. Ethnicities. Bilingual.
COLOR ME BRIGHT TALENT AGENCY
433 N. Camden Dr., Ste. 400
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(310) 858-1681
Five and older. CO. TH. VO. P. M. FS. SAG AFTRA. EQUITY. Various types.
COLOURS MODEL & TALENT AGENCY
8344 1/2 W. 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 658-7072
Contact: Nicole Connors
Six to 20. 18+. AD. TH. CO. P. M. FS. SAG. AFTRA. Especially strong, young male talent with an edge. Real people, rather than polished, commercial types.
COMMERCIALS UNLIMITED
8383 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 850
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(323) 655-0069
Contact: Nora Zilz
I and older. CO only for adults. VO. M. DC. FS. U.SAG. AFTRA. TH and CO for children through their SWB Theatrical division.
COMMERCIAL TALENT AGENCY
9157 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 215
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 247-1431
Contact: Neal Kreppel and Sheila DiMarco
I and older. CO. CH. U. SAG. AFTRA. All ethnicities. All types.
CORALIE JR. AGENCY
4789 Vineland Ave., Ste. 100
N. Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 766-9501
Contact: Coralie Jr., Stuart Edward
Six and older. TH. CO. VO. P. DC. CH. SA. L. FS. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. WGA. All ethnicities.
THE COSDEN AGENCY
3518 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Ste. 216
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 874-7200
Contact: Jeannine Cosden, theatrical; Robert Cosden, theatrical; Tia Altobelli, commercials; Michael Einfeld, theatrical
Five and older. FS. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. U only for adults. Actors with credits.
THE CRAWFORD AGENCY
3007 Washington Blvd., Ste. 225
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 822-2237
Contact: Tim Aria
Five and older. TH. CO. VO. M. P. SAG. Especially twins and cute kids.
CUNNINGHAM, ESCOTT & DIPENE
Youth Division
10635 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 140
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 475-2111
Youth Division (310) 475-3336
Contact: Bob Preston
Four and older. CO. VO. M. FS. U.SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. This agency holds an open call on the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m. for ages four to 18.
DADE/SHULTZ ASSOCIATES
6442 Coldwater Cnyn., Ste. 206
Valley Glen, CA 91606
(818) 760-3100
Contact: Ernie Dade and Kathleen Shultz
14 and older. AD. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. WGA.
DDK TALENT REPRESENTATIVES
Children's Division
3800 Barham Blvd., Ste. 303
Burbank, CA 90068
(310) 274-9356
Contact: Kate Black, Susie Mains
Three and older. AD. TH. CO. P. VO for AD. FS. SAG. AFTRA.
DDO/DOROTHY DAY OTIS PARTNERS & ASSOC./MERIDIAN MODELS
215 S. La Cienega Blvd., Penthouse
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 289-8011
Contact: Mckenzie Moore
Y. TE. AD. TH. CO. P. M. DC. FS. SAG. EQUITY.
DH TALENT AGENCY
1800 N. Highland Ave., Ste. 300
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 962-6643
Contact: Reg Jones
Five and older. AD. TH. CO. MA. P. M. FS. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. All types.
DIVERSE TALENT GROUP
Children's Dept.
1875 Century Park East, Ste. 2250
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 556-4343
Contact: Patrick Collar
I and older. TH. CO. L. FS. U. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. WGA.
DRAGON TALENT AGENCY
1662 Hillhurst
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(323) 669-1272
Contact: Teenage department.
16 and older. Te. AD. TH. CO. P. CH. FS. SAG. AFRTA. Hip. Alternative. No mainstream.
EBS/LA
3000 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste. 2438
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 449-4065
Contact: Wayne Wong
TE. AD. TH. CO. VO. FS. U. SAG. AFTRA. All types.
EDWARDS & ASSOC. (LLC) TALENT AGENCY
5455 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 1614
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 964-0000
Contact: Rosemary Edwards
Six and older. TH. CO. VO. P. CH. SA. FS. U. SAG. AFTRA. Currently seeking Spanish-speaking children.
ELLECHANTE TALENT AGENCY
274 W. Spazier Ave.
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 557-3025
Contact: Sergio Montenegro
Five and older. TH. CO. VO. P. L. FS. SAG. AFTRA. WGA. Children with credits sought.
EPSTEIN-WYCKOFF-CORSA-ROSS & ASSOC.
Youth Division
280 S. Beverly Dr., Ste. 400
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 278-7222
Contact: Larry Corsa, commercial and theatrical; Karin Wakefield, EQUITY
Four and older. TH. CO. VO. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY.
FILM ARTISTS ASSOC.
Children's Dept.
13563 Ventura Blvd., 2nd fl.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 386-9669
Contact: Ann Soussi, children; Ron Singer, adults
Five and older. AA. TH. CO. L. DA. FS. U. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. WGA. All types.
ALICE FRIES AGENCY
1927 Vista Del Mar Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 464-1404
Y. TE. TH. SAG. AFTRA. WGA.
DALE GARRICK INTERNATIONAL
8831 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 402
W. Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 657-2661
Contact: Cynthia Lynn
Six and older. Y. AD. TH. CO. SAG. AFTRA. WGA. Animators.
GOLD/MARSHAK/LIEDTKE & ASSOC.
3500 W. Olive Ave., Ste. 1400
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 972-4300
Contact: Bonnie Liedtke
Four and older. TH. CO. L. FS. U. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY.
MARY GRADY AGENCY
348 E. Olive Ave. Suite E
Burbank, CA. 91502
(818) 567-1400
Contact: Mary Grady
I and older. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. Good character kids with lots of talent, especially ages one to 15.
BEVERLY HECHT AGENCY
12001 Ventura Pl., Ste. 320
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 505-1192
Contact: Theresa Valente Dahlquist
Five and older. FS. U. SAG. AFTRA. WGA. Ethnic kids and young teens.
HERVEY/GRIMES TALENT AGENCY
P.O. Box 64249
Los Angeles, CA 90064
(818) 981-0891 or (310) 475-2010
Contact: Marsha Hervey, Pam Grimes
Three and older. CH. FS. SAG. AFTRA. Handle babies only if they are twins.
DANIEL HOFF AGENCY
1800 N. Highland Ave., Ste. 300
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(323) 962-6643
Contact: Reg Jones
Five and older. AD. TH. CO. VO. M. DC. SA. MA. MT. U. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. Outgoing youth. Five- and six-year-old girls. Eight- and nine-year-old boys. Hip, edgy, and/or All-American, cool, strong teens. Also seeking ethnicities.
HOLLANDER TALENT GROUP
3518 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Ste. 316
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 845-4160
Contact: Vivian Hollander
I to early 20s. 18. No adults from 25-55. S division. CO. TH. VO. P. FS. SAG. AFTRA.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TALENT AGENCY
400 S. Beverly Dr, Ste. 101
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
(310) 772-0772
Contact: Children's dept.
Seven and older. TH. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. U only for AD.
HOWARD TALENT WEST AGENCY
HOWARD TALENT WEST
10657 Riverside Dr.
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
Contact: Bonnie Howard
(818) 766-5300
Five and older. CH. FS. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. Primarily U. Leading AD. Character children, quirky, with credits.
HWA TALENT REPRESENTATIVES
3500 W. Olive Ave., Ste. 1400
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 972-4310
Contact: Bonnie Liedtke
Seven and older. TH. CO. P. VO. L. FS. U. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. WGA. All types.
INNOVATIVE ARTISTS
1999 Avenue of the Stars, 2850th Fl.
Los Angeles, CA 90067
(310) 553-5200
Contact: Amy Abell, Abby Bluestone
Six and older. AFTRA. SAG.
THE GEORGE JAY AGENCY
6269 Selma Ave., Ste. 15
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 466-6665
Contact: George Jay
I to three. TE. AD. CO. P. DA. FS. SAG. Ethnicities. Athletes. Babies, especially twins.
KAZARIAN, SPENCER & ASSOC.
11365 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 100, Box 7403
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 769-9111
Children's Dept. (818) 755-7570
Contacts: Jody Alexander, Bonnie Ventis
I and older. 18+. TH. CO. VO. M. DC. CH. MT. FS. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. Stunt talent. Now seeking gorgeous guys 16-18, who can act. All ethnicities.
KELMAN/ARLETTA & ASSOC.
6500 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 2210
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 951-4542
Contact: Arletta Proch
Six and older. 18+. TH. CO. P. DA. FS. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY.
SHARON KEMP TALENT AGENCY
447 S. Robertson Blvd., Ste. 204
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 858-7200
Contact: Sharon Kemp
Six and older. TH. CO. VO. P. SAG. Prefer talent with credits. Do not seal submission envelopes. Especially seeking males from six to early 20s. All ethnicities.
TYLER KJAR AGENCY
5116 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA. 91601
(818) 760-0321
Contact: Tyler Kjar
Six and older. TH. CO. FS. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. WGA. U only for AD.
L.A. MODELS/L.A. TALENT
7700 W.Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 436-7777
Contact: Tracy Dwyer, theatrical, commercial film; Kristen Orten, print
I and older. TH. CO. P. M. DC. FS. SAG. AFTRA. Varieties of people.
STACEY LANE TALENT AGENCY
13455 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 240
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 501-2668
Contact: Stacey Lane
I. Y. TE. No adults from 20-50. S. FS. SAG. AFTRA. U only for S.
THE LEVIN AGENCY
8484 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 750
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(323) 653-7073
Contact: Sid or Patricia Levin
Five and older. AD. TH. CO. P. FS. SAG. AFTRA. Ethnicities.
JANA LUKER AGENCY
1923 1/2 Westwood Blvd., Ste. 3
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 441-2822
Contact: Jana Luker, Kathy Keeley. Martha Hunter, babies.
Five and older. 18. TH. CO. FS. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. WGA. Triplets. Twins. Newborns. Gen X. Ethnicities.
MADEMOISELLE TALENT AGENCY
2035 Westwood Blvd., Ste. 109
W. Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 441-9994
Contact: Paris Shick
13 and older. TH. C. P. M. FS. SAG.
MALAKY INTERNATIONAL
10642 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste. 103
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 234-9114
Contact: Virginia Dib
Six and older. Older TE. Primarily AD. CO. P. M. FS. SAG. AFTRA. Seeking ethnicities, especially ages 16-22.
ALESE MARSHALL MODEL AND
COMMERCIAL AGENCY
22730 Hawthorne Blvd., Ste. 201
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 378-1223
Contact: Youth dept.
Five and older. TE. AD. CO. P. M. SAG. AFTRA.
MEDIA ARTISTS GROUP
6404 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 950
Beverly Hills, CA 90048
(323) 658-5050, (323) 658-8118
Contact: Nancy De La Fuente, Carolyn Thompson
Y. AD. TH. CO. CH. L. FS. SAG. AFTRA. Leading actor types. Trendy types.
MGA/MARY GRADY AGENCY
348 E. Olive Ave., #E
Burbank, CA 91502
(818) 567-1400
Contact: Mary Grady
AA. TH. CO. P. FS. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. S talent department. Seeking ethnic types. Boys ages six to eight.
MIRAMAR TALENT AGENCY
7400 Beverly Blvd., Ste. 220
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 934-0700
Contact: Virgilio Gillian
Five to 12. 18 to 30. TH. CO. P. M. FS. SAG. All ethnicities strongly encouraged to submit.
MODELS GUILD OF CALIFORNIA
8489 West 3rd. St., Ste. 1106
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 801-2132
Contact: Pamela Roberts
I and older. TH. CO. P. M. FS. SAG. All types.
THE MORGAN AGENCY
129 W. Wilson, Ste. 202
Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 574-1100
Contact: Sydel Lisi
I and older. TH. CO. P. M. SAG. AFTRA. Teenage boys being sought.
H. DAVID MOSS & ASSOC.
733 N. Seward St., Penthouse
Hollywood, CA 90038
(323) 465-1234
Contact: David Moss
12 and older. AD. TH. SA. U. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY.
SUSAN NATHE & ASSOC.
8281 Melrose Ave., Ste. 200
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 653-7573
Contact: Susan Nathe
I and older. Primarily AD. CO. FS. U. SAG. AFTRA. Commercial submissions only.
CINDY OSBRINK TALENT AGENCY
4343 Lankershim Blvd., Ste. 100
N. Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 760-2488
Contact: Cindy Osbrink, Scott Wine
I and older. AA. TH. CO. FS. SAG. AFTRA. Especially Y and young AD.
PLAYERS TALENT AGENCY
13033 Ventura Blvd., Ste. N
Studio City, CA 91604
Contact: Vince Lazzo
(818) 528-7444
10 and older. FS. SAG. Young athlete types. Ethnicities, especially those who can speak their native tongue.
PRIVILEGE TALENT AGENCY
9229 Sunset Blvd., Ste. 414
West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 858-5277
Contact: Danielle Milkes, commercial; Carol Oleesky, theatrical
Five and older. TH. CO. P. M. L. FS. SAG. AFTRA. WGA. Especially seeking 16 and under.
CINDY ROMANO
MODELING & TALENT AGENCY
P.O. Box 1951
Palm Springs, CA 92263
(760) 323-3333
Contact: Charis Romano
Six and older. TH. CO. P. M. FS. U. SAG. U only for AD. Stunt people. All types.
THE SANDERS AGENCY
8831 Sunset Blvd., #304
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 652-1119
Contact: Bill Witte EQUITY; Honey Sanders, commercial and theatrical
Three and older. TH. CO. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. WGA. U only for AD. All ethnicities.
THE SAVAGE AGENCY
6212 Banner Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 461-8316
Contact: Judy Savage
Three to mid-20s. No adults of ages 30 to 59. Only adults 60s and older. TH. CO. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. U only for AD.
DON SCHWARTZ ASSOC. INC.
6922 Hollywood Blvd., Ste. 508
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 464-4366
Al Criado, Carey Gosa
Six and older. TH. CO. SAG. EQUITY. U only for AD. All types.
SCREEN ARTISTS AGENCY/MODEL TEAM LA
12435 Oxnard St.
N. Hollywood, CA 91606
(818) 755-0026; (818) 755-9317
Contact: Shannon Cooper
I and older. TH. P. M. DA. FS. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY.
SCOTT STANDER & ASSOCIATES
13701 Riverside Dr. , Ste 201
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 905-7000
Contact: Scott Stander
Five and older. TH. CO. VO. SA. FS. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. U only for AD.
STARWIL TALENT AGENCY
433 N. Camden Dr., 4th flr.
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(323) 874-1239
Contact: Gwen Reed, children
Four and older. TH. CO. FS. SAG. AFTRA. WGA. Currently seeking ages four to 12.
THE STEVENS GROUP
3518 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Ste. 306
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 850-5761
Contact: Steve Stevens Jr., new talent
13 and older. TH. CO. CH. SAG. AFTRA. M types. Unusual young types.
STONE/MANNERS AGENCY
8436 W. 3rd St., Ste. 740
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 655-1313
16 and older. TH. L. U. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY.
MITCHELL K. STUBBS
1450 S. Robertson Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
(310) 888-1200
Contact: Mitchell Stubbs
15 and older. FS. U. SAG. AFTRA.
THE SUN AGENCY
8961 Sunset Blvd., Ste. V
Los Angeles, CA 90069
(310) 888-8737
Contact: Victor Sun
Four and older. TH. CO. VO. P. AFTRA. SAG. EQUITY. VO for Asian languages, or English with Asian accent. Asian and Asian-American specialty.
HERB TANNEN & ASSOC.
8370 Wilshire Blvd., 209
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(323) 782-0515
Contact: Doug Murphy
I and older. TH. CO. VO. DA. FS. SAG. AFTRA. Currently seeking African-Americans and Hispanics.
TOP DOG TALENT AGENCY
10057 Riverside Dr., Ste. 201
Toluca Lake, CA 91602
(818) 487-0101
Contact: Judy Lopez
I and older. TH. CO. SAG. Ethnicities. Bilingual. Seeking six- to eight-year-old Hispanics and African-Americans. Non-union OK.
TWENTIETH CENTURY ARTISTS
4605 Lankershim Blvd., Ste. 305
North Hollywood, CA 91602
(818) 980-5118
Contact: Diane Davis
Six and older. TH. VO. DC. MT. L. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. WGA. Currently seeking children, especially ethnicities.
UNITED ARTISTS TALENT ARTISTS AGENCY
14011 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 213
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 788-7305
Contact: Tina Ullman
Eight and older. TH. L. SAG. AFTRA. WGA. AD with credits.
US TALENT
485 S. Robertson Blvd., Ste. 7
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
(310) 858-1533
Contact: Ann Marie
Seven and older. TH. CO. P. M. CH. SAG. Seeking children with experience and/or training. All ethnicities. Character children.
WALLIS AGENCY
1126 Hollywood Way, Ste. 203
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 953-4848
Contact: Kristene Wallis
13 and older. TH. VO. FS. SAG. AFTRA. VO demo tapes accepted by industry referral. All types. Small division for kids.
ANN WAUGH TALENT AGENCY
4741 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Ste. 200
N. Hollywood, CA 91607
(818) 980-0141
Contact: John Hugh
Six and older. TH. CO. CH. L. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. WGA. Character children.
SHIRLEY WILSON AGENCY
5410 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 806
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 857-6977
Contact: Shirley Wilson
Five and older. TH. CO. L. FS. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. WGA. Seeking outgoing children.
WRITERS AND ARTISTS AGENCY
8383 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 550
Los Angeles, CA 90211
(323) 866-0900
Seven and older. TH. DA. L. FS. U. SAG. AFTRA. EQUITY. WGA. Talent with credits. All types.
ZANUCK, PASSON & PACE
13317 Ventura Blvd., Ste. I
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 783-4890
Contact: Michael Zanuck
Three and older. TH. CO. P. M. SA. 18. FS. SAG. Talent with credits.
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RESOURCES
BACK STAGE WEST ONLINE
www.backstage.com
CALIFORNIA LAWYERS FOR THE ARTS
1641 18th St.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(310) 998-5590
This is a nonprofit, tax-exempt service organization which provides lawyer referrals, dispute resolution services, educational programs, publications, and a resource library to artists of all disciplines and arts organizations. Members receive a 30-percent discount on all referrals; a 20- to 66-percent discount on educational programs; a 10-percent discount on all publications available through C.L.A., and free use of the art law library. Membership fees run from $20 to $1,000, depending on the situation, with most fees running $20-$100. Membership is not necessary to use their services.
SAMUEL FRENCH BOOKSTORES
7623 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 876-0570
11963 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 902-9801
www.samuelfrench.com
Samuel French has the largest collection of theatrical books and publications this side of the Chattahoochee.
A MINOR CONSIDERATION
14530 Denker Ave.
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 532-1345; fax (310) 523-3691
www.minorcon.org
This is a nonprofit support group made up of more than 600 former child stars who provide no-cost counsel and advice for young professionals and their families. Services range from court-approved community service programs to no-fee career guidance. Members volunteer within the theatrical guilds on a wide variety of committees. This group was formed by Paul Petersen (The Donna Reed Show) in 1990 to aid young professionals after their careers came to an end, and has become the leading advocate for the rights of working children in the industry.
SCREEN ACTORS GUILD
YOUNG PERFORMERS COMMITTEE
5757 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 549-6420 or (323) 549-6419
This committee, chaired by Michael Harris, and co-chaired by Jeanne Russell (Dennis the Menace), addresses the needs of young performers, and focuses on regulations and legislation relating to young performers. The committee conducts an orientation meeting on the third Tuesday of every month at guild headquarters. The meeting is open to all guild members. Parents, agents, and managers are also welcome.
RICHARD JAY WARD
Ward, a personal manager, has a website where he posts regularly updated material about children actors.
http://home.earthlink.net/--rj3/index.html