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How long does it take to start getting auditions?
“I’m a new actor (I’m 15) and I signed with my agent four months ago and I have gotten no auditions. I have plenty of headshots, demo reels, I go to acting classes, casting director workshops. I submit for roles everyday. Is this normal?” —actorgirl
Final callback opinions:
“OK, got FINAL Zoom callback for a role (more of an acting role but still need to be able to sing). They’ve seen me do the three sides and seen me singing twice now already (self-tape and then first callback).
“They asked me to prepare sides again and a piece from my book for the final callback—notes from creative literally said to prepare a song I love to sing, they wanted to hear a bit more from my voice.
“In the final callback, they have me do all three sides, seem to react well to them, but don’t have me sing (“We’ve heard you sing, we know you’re great, we don’t need anymore on that front”).
“Soooo in anyone’s opinion or from personal experience: good sign (they really have seen all they need and all is well), bad sign (we’ve already decided from your third take on sides, we’re not gonna cast you so no need for you to sing now), or really could go either way (who the hell knows at this point)?” —SpikeMills
How does one connect with an agent?
“I have recently been working more with background roles and music videos. I’m aiming to get more roles, preferably supporting and leads. I’m wondering, How do I connect with an agent? I am in the process of refurbishing my video reels as well as getting new headshots. I apply for roles everyday. But I am looking for representation at the moment. How would I initiate the process?” —Thatsmycue
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