Whether you’re channeling your inner Rocky Balboa or aiming for the dark hilarity of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” making it as an actor in Philly means taking classes, finding and applying to gigs, and landing representation at the right agency. To help you find your perfect match, here are some top talent agencies for actors in Philadelphia.
SAG-AFTRA–franchised agencies in and around Philadelphia
1. Agency Connects
Based in scenic New Hope, just a short drive from Philly, Agency Connects represents talent across television, film, commercials, theater, spokesperson work, voiceovers, industrials, web, and print. The agency takes on both union and nonunion talent.
To submit: Send your headshot and résumé to agencyconnects@gmail.com.
2. AMA Talent Agency
AMA, which stands for “actors, models, and artists,” is a full-service talent agency whose reps all have experience in the stage, film, television, and photography industries—making it an excellent option for those who are multihyphenates and looking to find work in a variety of different categories.
To submit: Apply on its Talent Application page, which asks for an updated headshot, résumé, standard stats, union affiliation, and representation type.
3. Plaza 7 Talent
Established in 1974, Plaza 7 has emerged as a leading force in representing talent, particularly exceptional child and teen performers and models. Its talent has landed work with commercials, TV, and film productions in the Philadelphia and New York areas.
To submit: Interested talent can either attend one of the agency’s monthly open calls, submit their info (name, contact info, location, stats) to castingplaza7talent@gmail.com, or fill out the talent information form found here.
4. Reinhard Model + Talent Agency
Reinhard has been around since 1977, helping actors in Philadelphia and the tristate area find gigs across film, TV, commercials, industrial, voiceover, web, spokesperson, and promotional. With decades in the business, the agency has established clients that span the nation, which means a larger source of potential work.
To submit: On the agency’s Contact page, it asks talent to submit a headshot, résumé, demo reel, and any work/YouTube channel links to submissions@reinhardagency.com. You can also check out its FAQ page to help clarify any questions about photos or submissions you may have.
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5. Heery Loftus Casting
Heery Loftus isn’t technically an agency—but it is a renowned casting company in Philly, helping productions find the right acting talent for film, television, commercials, and voiceovers. You can audition for the company, but you won’t necessarily be securing an agent. However, with multiple nominations and awards from the Casting Society of America for projects like David O. Russell’s “Silver Linings Playbook” and HBO’s “Mare of Easttown,” founders Diane Heery and Jason Loftus have a knack for casting incredible talent.
To submit: Following the instructions on its actor audition page; send your name, contact info, location, photo, résumé, and self-tape or reel to heerygeneralauditions@gmail.com. You’ll likely need at least a credit or two under your belt before you submit an audition, since it specifically states on its FAQ page, “your work must be known to us, either through stage or film performances or our open call process.”
6. Vie Model + Talent Agency
Founded in 2017 by agent Will Ball, Vie has been representing talent in the tristate area ever since. It has a selective approach to talent, choosing to keep its pool small and focused so that it can represent talent in a genuine way. Per its mission statement, Vie is all about “good vibes,” which entails “a heightened focus on communication, integrity, and inclusivity.” Since Vie has a commitment to a small talent pool, it may be a more difficult agency to land. But with clients ranging from Sephora to BMW, signing with Vie could mean a varied slate of gigs, and the potential to cross over into modeling work.
To submit: Vie’s submission page asks for standard information like name, email, phone number, location, as well as, optionally, your date of birth, social media handles, and body measurements. For actors, it also asks for headshots, résumé, and reel, which can all be uploaded directly via the submissions page.
