Whats the easiest way to get an agent for an 19 yr old actor who is just startin

Question: Whats the easiest way to get an agent for an 19 yr old actor who is just starting out!?
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Well, an Agency that does Background/Extra casting is the easiest agent to sign without extensive credits and training on your resume!. Since they are looking for talents of all looks and sizes!.

If you are in Southern California area, then look up "Central Casting" and register with them!.

As for principle/lead works, If you are very new to the business - there's really no rush to get an agent!. Get yourself prepared first!.

You need:

1) Headshot
2) Resume

[Headshot] - I would just suggest you to find a friend, with a good camera and take a neutral photo of you from the shoulder up!. (Do not spend $500+ for professional photos, unless you're already in the Union and have done a bunch legit works) As a starting actor, a good quality headshot is enough!. (My first headshot is the one I took of myself in the bathroom - and I landed a national commercial) Once you are signed with a talent agent, he/she will recommand a reasonable priced photographer to you!. (But make sure you do a research on the agent and the photographer first!. check out http://www!.easybackgroundcheck!.com)

[Resume] - Get involved with local Theater works (at school or outside of school environment), Student Films, Low Budget Indie Films, Spec Commercials, Music Videos!.!.!. you name it!. Most of the works may not be Paid Jobs, but you get credits and copies of the product!. This will help you develope a good actor resume!.

I would strongly recommand you to take (more) acting classes either at your school (Theater classes, or Drama Club)!. Get involved!. If your school doesn't offer that, see if there are local Theatre Groups/Workshops that you can attend!. (You can either find them in newspapers or online)!.

It is at your classes or workshops, that you will learn more about the business in acting!. Develope your own network, or even, from your classmates, you'd get a referral to see their talent agents!. An agent is most likely to see a new talent through referrals!.

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