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How can I find acting auditions without an agent?

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How can I find acting auditions without an agent?

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A lot of people will tell you to get an agent. An agent is only something you should seek once you are a trained, polished, working actor. You should never pay an agent, agency, manager, or casting director any money or fees prior to you landing a job they sent you on. Then, and only then, do they get paid – and that is a percentage of what you make – usually 10 – 15%. It seems to be a popular myth in this forum that you NEED an agent to be a working actor. That is simply not true. You can find a lot of auditions and jobs on your own without an agent. I have done professional theatre, films, and national television all without an agent. If you are really going to go for NYC or LA and have already built up your resume, have years of training, good reputation and press, then, yes, you probably do want to pursue an agent – but an agent is really NOT the place to start. Everyone here will probably tell you to start at school, taking classes and doing school plays. That is a good way to sta

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