How Do You Get a Musical Theatre Agent?

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Getting a musical theatre agent is a great way to help launch a career in the performing arts. It can be tricky, however, as agents are busy and it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd. Here are some tips on how to get a musical theatre agent.

Research
The first step to getting a musical theatre agent is researching potential agents. Look for agents who represent actors, singers, and dancers in your area that specialize in the kind of work you do. You can find these agents through websites such as Theatricalindex.com, Actorsequity.org, and Playbill.com.

Create A Reel
Once you have identified potential agents you would like to work with, create an audition reel that showcases your talent and highlights your best performances. Your reel should include clips from any professional productions or regional theater shows that you have been involved in as well as any auditions or workshops you’ve attended recently. If you don’t have any professional experience yet, you can still create a reel by recording yourself singing or dancing in your own home studio or hiring an outside production company to film your work.

Reach Out
Once you’ve created your reel and researched potential agents, it’s time to start reaching out! Most agents will require actors to submit headshots and resumes along with their reels so make sure those are ready too before contacting them. When reaching out introduce yourself and explain why you think they would be the perfect agent for you before sending them your materials via email or mail (if requested).

Follow-up
While following up may feel awkward at first it is important to stay persistent when trying to get a musical theatre agent – especially since these individuals are very busy! Reach out again after about two weeks of no response but don’t be pushy – simply remind them that they have your materials and ask if there is anything else they need from you before making their decision on whether or not they would like to represent you as an artist.

Conclusion: Getting a musical theatre agent takes research, preparation, persistence-and sometimes luck! By taking the time to research potential agents, creating an audition reel that highlights your best performances, reaching out with professionalism and following up regularly -you will give yourself the best chance at success when it comes time for getting signed.