Written By Joshua Morgan When we’re first starting out as actors in the biz, it’s common for people to constantly remind us just how important it is to secure an agent or manager—and quickly! In our hyper-competitive industry, anyone with solid representation is already a step ahead of the pack and should feel damn lucky […]
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Sinan Ulucay is a live entertainment executive based in Las Vegas. His new project ‘Amystika’ is a collaboration with Dragone & Criss Angel.
As your career grows, so too will the scope of contracts and the complexity of business relationships. A good indicator that it is about time you hire an entertainment lawyer is when heavy legalese starts invading discussions regarding promoting, performing, or displaying your art.
Wouldn’t it be nice to audition for something and NOT obsess over whether or not you’re going to get it? Or better yet, to NOT care if (and probably when) you don’t get it?
“How do I get a talent agent or manager to represent me?”
This is part one of a two-part post in which we will explore the specific step by step process of securing representation. However, we’d like to speak more generally on the topic first.
The RIGHT agent and/or manager can make a world of difference in your career. But how do you find the right representative(s) and keep them? First of all the RIGHT representative is one that is excited to work with you. It’s kind of like dating, you don’t want someone who doesn’t want you, or whom you have to chase around all the time, who doesn’t call you back. Make sense?
Part 1: The Resume
I recently gave a talk at the University of Nevada – Las Vegas to junior and senior theatre students. Among the questions, I was asked about resumes. It’s interesting. Over the years, how to craft an effective resume has been a frequent topic of conversation. Versions of this question come up regularly when I sit for Q & A’s in the theatre when I visit college classrooms, and in other professional and educational settings.
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