ABSTRACT
The process of finding work can be slightly different in different countries. In the United States, most actors are represented by agents. In Europe, actors are often affiliated with recording studios instead. Talent agents act as a link among producers, casting directors, and talent in the entertainment business. An agent helps one to get auditions, negotiates fees, and collects payments. Basically, agents negotiate and service employment contracts. They will submit demos, send actors on auditions, and book sessions. They may also give career advice. Managers provide career direction by making introductions to agents and casting directors, managing the actor’s career and business, and providing advice. Cynthia McLean, the animation agent at Sutton, Barth, and Vennari, finds talent by referrals, and she finds talent at improv clubs and comedy clubs.
