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Agents/agencies worth submitting to?
“Hi all, I just got some great new headshots and a few additions to my résumé, and I’d like to do a small (maybe 15—20 mailings) round of outreach to agencies. Does anyone have any informed recommendations of the folks that are most receptive to cold outreach, and worth sending to? My training is mostly musical theater, but my gigs of late have been on-camera and improv. Open to and interested in both divisions. Thanks!” —briankzzz
Extra work from the crew's POV?
“I’ve been an extra for a few projects now, and there are times I’m waiting from the start of the call until after lunch break to be utilized. I’m wondering if the crew and production ever feel like the talent is just in the way? Also, when filming isn’t projected to start until later in the day, why have extras arrive so early? These questions are coming from unpaid gigs.” —JessicaC
Summer work?
“Hey guys! I’m kind of new to the auditioning world and my goal for 2019 is to secure a summer gig. Does anyone know the typical timelines for when those auditions happen? Any suggestions on where to find them? Thanks in advance!” —AutumnSkye
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