Hey everyone, quick question for any LA natives in here. I’ve been getting a lot of callbacks recently and I’m really trying to make the next big jump in my career. Does anyone have recommendations for good acting classes in LA or advice on finding solid representation? Any tips or direction would be really appreciated. Thanks!
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Hi Jose! We have many great webinars and workshop on the craft and business of acting here at Stage 32: https://www.stage32.com/education/collections/acting
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Hey Jose Harmon - good to have you here on the platform. If you have an acting reel and/or a website I would definitely put them up on your profile. And in general, it's worth taking some time when you have it to fill out as much of your profile as possible.
What kind of stuff are you going out for and what type of projects are you getting called back for? cheers
Hi Jose Harmon When I lived in LA, I really liked Playhouse West for acting classes. As far as looking for an agent, SAG AFTRA has a list of agents on their website. I recommend a small boutique agency when first starting out. Also, check out the acting webinars on the education page.
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Suzanne Bronson Thanks so much for the recommendation. Do i have to be sag prior?
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Hey Sebastian TudoresSebastian Tudores , appreciate the advice. I’ve mostly been going out for commercials and TV lately, and recently I’ve been getting callbacks for pilot TV shows, commercials, and a few feature films which has been encouraging. I have a couple reels cut from self tapes—do you think those are worth putting up on my profile?
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Laura Hammer thank you so much Laura I will definitely look into them
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I studied at Beverly Hills playhouse. very comprehensive very solid scene study. I’ve been working with jig reel studios as well. they run a mentoring program too that helps you find representation and teaches networking
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Nikki Janae as for jig reel studios can you tell me a little more about the program?
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No Jose Harmon acting classes are open to everyone. They don't' check union status.
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Jose Harmon, I want to echo the wonderful advice Laura shared. Stage 32 actually has some fantastic acting education resources, including classes, labs, and webinars with working industry professionals. If you’re not sure where to start, you can even reach out directly to the Education Team at Edu@Stage32.com and tell them a bit about your goals, the type of work you’re pursuing, and where you are in your career right now. They’re really great about providing curated suggestions for classes that might be the best fit for you.
They can also let you know if anything relevant is coming up on the schedule, which can be really helpful if you’re trying to plan ahead.
Congrats on getting those callbacks, by the way. That’s a great sign that things are moving in the right direction!
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Suzanne Bronson hi Suzanne sorry for the misunderstanding i was trying to see if the website with the sag agents required you to be union or could you find an agent while being non union
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Jose Harmon for sure, put one, two, or three of those self tapes together and get the reels up there. the first thing someone look at is the headshot - the second is the tapes. keep them short (1-3 minutes) also, everything Ashley Renée Smith said :) cheers
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