How do you apply for auditions through the TV industies as an actor

tv shows such as blue heelers,all saints,neighbours, TV commericals and etc. where do you apply for these. thank you kerry quinn

Your best bet is through an agent. If you are a freelance actor, find out who the casting agency for the show is and send them your details (CV and Headshot). But unfortunately, they are unlikely to take you seriously unless it is through an agent...and a good one. Don't pay for an agent! If they want you, they won't charge you.

how do u find an agent that doesnt cost when ur 13?

No actor (unless freelance) can go anywhere without an agent. Read the post about where to from here. It aint so easy to walk off the street and get onto tv. Most actors on Tv are generally professional actors who have lots of experience and training. Their agent represents themt o potential employers in this respect. Thats waht an agent does (a reputable one) they tout the collective talent and experience of their clients. How much experience do you have kerry. Have you trained in any respect, appeared on short films, non-professional theatre? It is very rare for any performer to be sent to auditions for actual drama and acting work aside from TVC's without a showreel and extensive experience. I personally cant understand how some people may think you can walk off the street onto a set and be an actor. The same does not apply to the legal or health professions. So why should it be the same with acting. Very few actors are naturally talented, because the effects of living in a society such as ours have to be undone. Thats generally what acting training is about. That and technique. So you need to see yourself possibly attending castings for such shows in the long term. Right now you need to focus on getting what is required. No agent will ususally take you on without a showreel and those that represent actors usually require decent training. Focus on those. If you have that, then get out there and while your waiting for responses from agents get into short film, TVC's and theatre. Everything always extends you, something new is always learnt. Paul.

People get the idea that they can walk into theatre, TV and film a) because there's a misconception about the amount of skill, effort, time and interest needed to be an actor (think of the number of scenes in TV where the 'star' lazes around doing nothing) b) because young people tend to be naive c) because the industry jobs are hidden, and therefore mysterious d) the best reason of all - reality TV screwing with the previously held idea that to get on TV you need to be anything other than a performer e) take a look at some of the 'actors' out there - many of whom have come from a modelling background, music... now even footballers and others can get into a show, simply because they like the show and have an agent, and the producers like the idea of more ratings due to a 'star' presence on the show. It's not just who or what you know... it's what you happen to look like, what you can get away with, and what SELLS most of all. But the fact of the matter is that like all reality TV 'stars', they will not be around for long (think of the Popstars group Bardot, dropped the minute the show finished) unless they have skill, talent, effort, and the willingness to do the work. The real test is what happens when the looks/style/interest fails. The Prompt Copy Networking emerging theatre professionals www.thepromptcopy.com Sticky Apple Legs http://stickyapplelegs.artsblogs.com

I've actually found that sitting in with directors (they also happened to be the playwrights), most will go for the look, rather than the performance itself. One director/writer chose a woman for 'Gwen' (as in Camelot), who was rather posh-looking, but turned a 10 minute monologue into a 15 minute slow-poke boring piece. The monologue was quite good, but we were all bored. But the actress that we all thought the director/writer should have chosen, didn't have the look, but certainly had the expression, the passion and the vocals for the piece. For some - looks are all you need! The Prompt Copy Networking emerging theatre professionals www.thepromptcopy.com Sticky Apple Legs http://stickyapplelegs.artsblogs.com

reasonably new to industry, just got egent 2 months ago. is 20% a reasonable cut for modellign and acting? that is what my agent charges and yeah, is that right? i know 10 or 15%, but 20%? is that normal? (aside from that, they are a pretty good agent, hear from them all the time) what do the big 3 - (frog, actors now, actors managmt) - what is their cut? 10, 15, or 20 per cent? cheers peoples

Hi! Could you please give me some agents I can call I want to be an actress, aiming for Neighbours or Home&away. Can you give me some advice! thanks

Would all these people try reading previous posts or the FAQ, instead of re-posting everything. The reason this site was redesigned was to encourage fewer postings asking the same questions and the same posts. To answer your q rocio - go to MEAA (www.alliance.org.au) and check out their lists of agents. The Prompt Copy Networking emerging theatre professionals www.thepromptcopy.com Sticky Apple Legs http://stickyapplelegs.artsblogs.com

if your in perth talk to maxine at actors now in hay street

I was wondering if anybody could help me figure out how to get an agent living in the Albury-Wodonga region. I understand about needing experience and what not, I just like to look ahead. Do you think there's any possibility I can get an agent living where I am without waiting until I do a uni performance? Cheers.

The real question is can you get to city auditions/castings? There is no point in having an agent if you are not willing and able to travel. If you are, it shouldn't be a problem. www.freewebs.com/raejohnston

I am more than willing to travel...I am more than willing to do anything. I was considering joining a particular agency based in Sydney but I guess I'm paranoid about the money side of it. I read in earlier posts that you shouldn't be paying an agency - if they want you they won't ask you to pay...but how do I find one that wants me if they haven't seen me? Every agency I've seen asks for payment. Guess I'm not looking hard enough. Thanks for the reply.

Go to the MEAA alliance website, they have a list of registered agents. Some of them will ask you for a fee, don't go with them AT ALL! Get yourself a great professional headshot,do as many acting classes as you can, try to get into a full time course, volunteer for short films at film schools and do alot of community theatre. When you have some experience and training, then you have a chance with a good agent. If you have done all of this already, just get the list off the website and start sending out your CV and headshot. Follow up with a phone call and ask if they are interested in seeing you for an appointment....good luck! www.freewebs.com/raejohnston

Thankyou muchly, I shall check it out. :)Fingers crossed hey?

i am a 13 year old male and i cant find any auditions for anything can u please guide me through what to do .

You don't say where you are? I would suggest you look on this site in the auditions section join your local theatre as local companies are always looking for new members. You can also try an internet site called Auditions Australia if you are in Vic. Qld or NSW. If you are in Perth try Perth Auditions on the internet. Amateur theatre is not paid but your reward is the experience and on the job training and the nice people you meet. Once you have some experience and training then you can go to an agent and audition. If you are in Perth I know that Actors Now, Frog and Actors Management all have classes. Also your local independent theatres also often hold classes. There are also some high schools which have special programs for the arts for example John Curtin College of the Arts and Perth Modern in Perth. You need to audition to get into their programs, but if you get a good monologue and audition with it you have a good chance of getting in if you are good. There is a lot of competition for the places in these programs though. Training is important and you will need a good head shot and CV with experience and training on it. Try to get an agent, but you will need to audition for them to represent you. Reputable agents do not charge for you to audition with them. Once involved in all of the above you usually hear about auditions. There really is not much paying work about and so there is a lot of competition at the auditions. Independent theatres are one of the best training grounds other than NIDA, WAAPA etc, but you are a little young for them at the moment. Good luck.

thank you to kime for the above comment.. it was very informative and helped me out a lot. Im 15 and i am a member of my local theatre, have had 6 years dancing experience and 5 years of singing and acting. Ive only just finished my first musical and plan on being in many more but would really like some more experience other than the stage as well. How can i get this? Other question is i often read above that its wise to find an agent that doesnt require an upfront fee, could i get some examples? I know about frog but they charge a fee for their course. I am really interested about getting into some tv commercials because i hear that that's good experience but im unsure of the best way of doing it. And also how to write a good cv. I'd just like to say a massive thank you to all the learned people who have helped out beginers like me by taking the time to write these comments... its very much appreciated

could i just ask what agent ur with?

frog management's cuts are between 15 and 20%

u suk!!!

Hello! Very interesting reading here! I have just opened an agency - Auckett Management and am interested in hearing from actors (No kids! Sorry!) working and living in Melbourne. Now at the outset I am working part time - and am only running a boutique agency - so please, if I represent you, don't _expect_ to get oodles of calls for auditions ( at any rate - my patrner has been a professional actor since she was 15 and has NEVER had oodles of phone calls! So if you know anything about the industry this will not sound unreasonable...) You are what I am looking for if you: 1. Have something on tape or DVD for me to look at. 2. Have a CV of professional or semi-professional work - ie profit share theatre. 3. Have PROFESSIONAL headshots. 4. Have transport and the ability to make it to auditions. 5. *T*R*A*I*N*I*N*G!!! <---- most important. VCA grads (or kick-outs) St. Martins, National Theatre...etc. 6. NO OTHER AGENT. (If I put you up for something that another agent puts you up for - _you_ will look dishonest and _I_ will look like a fool!) In line with industry standards, if we agree to work together, I will take 15% of any earnings you make from auditions you get through me. If you are interested please email me (please don't send email pics at this stage) deanauckett@bigblue.net.au I will require you to be a member of AT2 - if you are already listed as freelance - that would be PERFECT! If you aren't - and you are interested in working as an actor - YOU SHOULD BE!!!! How else will anyone see you?!?!? Cheers! Look forward to hearing from you! Dean PS No, I don't charge people a fee to represent them! Nor do I request you to get pictures with a photographers I reccommed - these are the oldest tricks in the book, and any agent who asks these things of you does NOT trust yours, or their own abilities, to get auditions/work. Who needs that knd of a slap in the face? Not me! Certianly not you! If an agent asks you to pay money up front I'd suggest you post their name here so other people can aviod them! Hope to hear from you!

Hello! Very interesting reading here! I have just opened an agency - Auckett Management and am interested in hearing from actors (No kids! Sorry!) working and living in Melbourne. Now at the outset I am working part time - and am only running a boutique agency - so please, if I represent you, don't _expect_ to get oodles of calls for auditions ( at any rate - my patrner has been a professional actor since she was 15 and has NEVER had oodles of phone calls! So if you know anything about the industry this will not sound unreasonable...) You are what I am looking for if you: 1. Have something on tape or DVD for me to look at. 2. Have a CV of professional or semi-professional work - ie profit share theatre. 3. Have PROFESSIONAL headshots. 4. Have transport and the ability to make it to auditions. 5. *T*R*A*I*N*I*N*G!!! <---- most important. VCA grads (or kick-outs) St. Martins, National Theatre...etc. 6. NO OTHER AGENT. (If I put you up for something that another agent puts you up for - _you_ will look dishonest and _I_ will look like a fool!) In line with industry standards, if we agree to work together, I will take 15% of any earnings you make from auditions you get through me. If you are interested please email me (please don't send email pics at this stage) deanauckett@bigblue.net.au I will require you to be a member of AT2 - if you are already listed as freelance - that would be PERFECT! If you aren't - and you are interested in working as an actor - YOU SHOULD BE!!!! How else will anyone see you?!?!? Cheers! Look forward to hearing from you! Dean PS No, I don't charge people a fee to represent them! Nor do I request you to get pictures with a photographers I reccommed - these are the oldest tricks in the book, and any agent who asks these things of you does NOT trust your, or their own abilities, to get auditions/work. Who needs that knd of a slap in the face? Not me! Certianly not you! If an agent asks you to pay money up front I'd suggest you post their name here so other people can aviod them! Hope to hear from you!

Hello! Very interesting reading here! I have just opened an agency - Auckett Management and am interested in hearing from actors (No kids! Sorry!) working and living in Melbourne. Now at the outset I am working part time - and am only running a boutique agency - so please, if I represent you, don't _expect_ to get oodles of calls for auditions ( at any rate - my patrner has been a professional actor since she was 15 and has NEVER had oodles of phone calls! So if you know anything about the industry this will not sound unreasonable...) You are what I am looking for if you: 1. Have something on tape or DVD for me to look at. 2. Have a CV of professional or semi-professional work - ie profit share theatre. 3. Have PROFESSIONAL headshots. 4. Have transport and the ability to make it to auditions. 5. *T*R*A*I*N*I*N*G!!! <---- most important. VCA grads (or kick-outs) St. Martins, National Theatre...etc. 6. NO OTHER AGENT. (If I put you up for something that another agent puts you up for - _you_ will look dishonest and _I_ will look like a fool!) In line with industry standards, if we agree to work together, I will take 15% of any earnings you make from auditions you get through me. If you are interested please email me (please don't send email pics at this stage) deanauckett@bigblue.net.au I will require you to be a member of AT2 - if you are already listed as freelance - that would be PERFECT! If you aren't - and you are interested in working as an actor - YOU SHOULD BE!!!! How else will anyone see you?!?!? Cheers! Look forward to hearing from you! Dean PS No, I don't charge people a fee to represent them! Nor do I request you to get pictures with a photographers I recommed - these are the oldest tricks in the book, and any agent who asks these things of you does NOT trust your, or their own abilities, to get auditions/work. Who needs that knd of a slap in the face? Not me! Certianly not you! If an agent asks you to pay money up front I'd suggest you post their name here so other people can aviod them! Hope to hear from you!

The agencies you mentioned are not the BIG THREE...try Morissey, Shanahan, and RGM. THEY are the BIG THREE agencies in this conutry. Their cut is dependent on who actually represents you (they have a number of agents working there - think "Jerry Maguire" only for actors.) They have agreements with a lot of the big production houses to have their actors considered first. It's very unfair. "Frog" is NOT one of the big agencies - and, personally, I do not think their policy of charging young people to do an in-house course is fair IN ANY LANGUAGE. If they believe in you they should put you through the "course" (if you need one) at thir own expense! That's just my opinion.

Intriguing... The Prompt Copy Networking emerging theatre professionals www.thepromptcopy.com Sticky Apple Legs http://stickyapplelegs.artsblogs.com

This is a very late reply. But a personally believe an agent charging a 20% commision is o.k? The important thing is that you are being, 'put-up' for work, and receiving work! Obviously, the more work you get, the less you need to worry about the commision. I have worked as a actor agent and manager.

In reference to in-house courses (acting), my experience is that these SHOULD be run to TRAIN their actors primarily. There are a number of reasons for this, but mainly, so that the agent is kept up to date with their skill-level, and at the fore-front of their mind for work. Just quietly though, they are run to keep the agents doors open, so they can continue to get the actor work! I know this sounds harsh, but all actors know how little paid work is out there. If an agent is getting a maximum of 20% cut of that- how little money do you think they make?

hello Jeff, I am a new member, i was wondering if i can add a posted message to everyone to read on the site. I am looking for an ambitious young actress to act in a short film. The story is about a young person going through an intense session to be fearless, some stop motion animation will be included. i am not looking for an agent, anyone with an acting experience and love to work in a short VCA film will be appreciated. Contact Details are: Lara Yawno 0411149608 or email me on lyawno@hotmail.com Cheers, lara

Hi Paul, I have read some of your posts and have noticed that you are (or merely appear to be!) quite devoted to the acting field. I am interested in who your agent is, as you seem to have a lot of experience and drive? How long has he been you agent for? Have you had any professional experience? Are you at uni, or merely stiving to become an actor? So sorry if I am coming across as a stalker! Its just that you seem to have this as your area of expertise, or atlest passion. I like your posts. I would love it if you were able to answer my questions. If you want to make it easier to communicate you can make a new post for me so i can find it...if you'd rather keep the wank factor on the low...i can filter through and find it!! Thanks again