In acting, why do you need a agent when you've already found a job?

-I found a job I really want to do, but people keep saying I need a agent to get the job. Why do I need a agent? It costs money >.<Agents

They are in business. They are trying to make money. They should not however insist that you take their classes or use their photographer. They do not look at your picture and resume and go out and try to find you a job.

You should give them enough information about your skills and decent photos of you.

Almost all agents know where to find out about casting for theater and movies.

When these castings are announced they look through their files to see who might have a chance. If you appear to have a chance they will notify you.

Until you have found work several times they are not going to go out and try to sell you to a producer.

Read these web sites and all their links.

http://www.actingbiz.com/articles/how_to鈥?/a>

http://www.agentassociation.com/

This one for finding an agent in your area.

http://www.sag.org/content/find-agent



An agent can find jobs. Handle contracts. Make sure the job is legit.

Agents who produce talent are often contacted directly when jobs come up.

A good agent is worth every dollar. Make sure it is a good agent with a good record.



Read everything at

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talent_agen鈥?/a>The reasoning behind getting an agent may come in many forms but heres a bullet point list to make it simple.

1: Shows the person hiring that you are committed to spend your own money on your career (which is different than just getting an education)

2: Most agents reuire they see or know your talent before trying to secure jobs for you.

3: More often than not jobs that involve high competitive positions require a lot of political climbing, interpre that how you wish.

4: Agents keep you up to date about whats going on elsewhere and may have connections that can or cannot better your own career.