Actors Now OR Frog Management *Perth*

This is sort of related to your other thread. If you're planning on learning about how to do a good CV, I would suggest learning how to spell, use proper grammar, etc. You can never underestimate the power of bad spelling. People who can't understand your CV will not hire you, and in my experience, CVs that are badly written get thrown into the 'No' pile without even a glance at anything else. (Not intending to be harsh, but it bears mentioning) Sticky Apple Legs www.thepromptcopy.com/sal Puppets in Melbourne www.puppetsinmelbourne.com.au My puppets www.collectzing.com/collection/137/

I haven't done classes run by either of the agencies you're considering, so I can't help you on that front. However, you seem to be a little confused on the distinction between an "agency", a "class" and a "school". Actors Now and Frog Management are agencies, not schools. They do not necessarily train their actors; in fact, most of the time, agencies take on semi-established actors who have already done some training. From time to time, agencies will run classes, which are usually open to the public (i.e. you do not have to be managed by Actors Now to take their classes). Agencies leave it up to you to organise your own training, whether internal, external or both. My apologies if that came off as condescending. I hope it's of some help to you. And good luck in your research. --- Louisa Fitzhardinge University Dramatic Society http://uds.asn.au

Yes I know my spelling stinks and I do appreciate the construcative critisism!! To Louisa you bacically just clarified everything I needed to know. Your brilliant. In conclusion to this thread I think I'll have to go with the Actors Now classes. Thanks heaps again!! :)

Good choice I thought I would add. I haven't done either of the classes but have many friends who have been through Actors Now and I have done work experience for them and I am currently with them. Their classes are great and the teachers work in the profession so will be able to offer you good advice on the industry. Through my own experience (and I've been to many drama schools including Helen O'Grady) the difference in doing classes through an agency is the possibility of representation and the opportunity for learning proper audition technique, very important!!! However, and this may not apply to you, there are a select few drama schools out there that have a lot to offer especially if you're just starting out and haven't got a lot of experience. I spent years at various drama schools before approaching agencies and some of those school do productions which are great experiences. One such school is Joondalup Entertainers Theatre School (more info www.jetsweb.com.au) or community theatre such as Stirling Players which has a fantastic youth group known as SPY (Stirling Players Youth). Just a bit of extra info, it can't hurt!

Just another thought regarding classes... I haven't tried the Actor's Now classes so I can't comment on those, but I have been to the PAC screen worskshops, they're great if you want more experience behind of or in front of a camera and want to network with other aspiring film makers and actors, which would probably be great experience for you at this stage. The classes are about $250 for 8 weeks, which is about average. As a performer who has mostly worked in theatre, I found them interesting and fun but not too taxing or time consuming, and I've heard a lot of people say the same. They also run voice classes. I'd recommend you visit their website and get on their mailing list. Actually, get on everyone's mailing list! This will keep you informed of what's going on in theatre. And go see theatre. And get involved in local theatre. From memory, try www.screenworkshops.com.au but if that's not right just search PAC screen workshops. Also, on the agency side of things, if you want to get representation I would really recommend you get a professional head shot done, and ask for help or look into how to do a proper theatre CV. As other people have mentioned, the more professional these things look, the more it works for you. Look on the agency websites for examples of how they prefer CV's to be set out. And doing the classes at Actor's Now may give you a chance to see whether you like interacting with that agency. Also, it's good to see you taking an interest in developing your skills and not just saying, 'I'm an actor, please hire me'! Good luck with your future in performance.