Showcase Your Work to Get Representation

I've been working with an all-female sketch group (www.elitedeltaforce3.com) for a few months now, creating shows and putting them up around Los Angeles. The work feels so good because I'm writing, acting, improvising and learning.

What are you doing for your career? Are you writing? Are you in a show? Are you in a play reading group? Find a creative outlet without breaking the bank. Then turn it into something that casting directors, agents and managers will want to come support.

So many people ask me how to get an agent -- my new answer is: SHOW THEM WHAT YOU DO. Get a group of people together who are as good as you or BETTER (this is key) and put up a showcase of dramatic, comedic or futuristic work. Keep it 45 minutes or less and serve refreshments (or alcohol!). Make sure it's free or you have comp tickets for industry -- otherwise they won't come.

Lastly, work with people WHO ALREADY HAVE AGENTS. That way, when they come to see their client, they will also be impressed with you and may approach you about representation! Make them come to you! Be sure to have press kits at the ticket office with your headshot/resume and contact information on it so they can reach you.

Good luck!