What are some reputable acting agencies?

Im wondering what good/legit acting agencies there are in NYC?

• What are some good acting agencies that are willing to take on new talent in NYC? I'm looking for agencies that you may have worked with before and know that they aren't ...show more

• Answer:

  The only way to know if an agency is legit is if they are SAG (Screen Actor's Guild) affiliated. Which if you go to SAG's website, they have a complete list of all agents in LA and NY. No legit agent will ask you for money up front. It's important to know your market. If you're a theater actor, looking for theater work..then NY is the place for you. But, if you want to act in TV and Films, you need to go to LA. That's where 95% of the work is. Since you have no experience, you won't get an agent right away, but don't give up, because most actors are in that very same spot. You need to take non-union acting jobs, like tv pilots, commercial specs, student films and indie projects to build up your demo reel and resume. You can find those castings at www.Backstage.com Most agencies are never "taking on" new talent. Yet, they still discover new people they want. Don't just sit around. Get out there, take any acting job you can get. Eventually, if you stick with it, the right opportunities will come and you'll be able to showcase your talent and have exposure to what you want. Good Luck! p.s. Don't spend YEARS in classes like the person above me said. Some people don't need classes. And, even if they do, they are still out there auditioning on the side to build up their reel.