Acting : What would you ask a Talent Manager? by Rosie Ferdin Cruz

Rosie, in my experience, a talent manager (at least at this level) won’t be as interested in a talent’s creative career and is more looking for talent that is unafraid of the word ‘No’ and works their butts off every single day. Wish you the best.

I was preparing questions for an interview with a LA talent manager... questions talent might want to ask representation such as a manager. What they do on a daily basis for their clients, what's the best form of marketing for un represented talent, etc. Just wanted to get soe ansewrs for those burning questions out there - if there were any ;-/

I think the best questions to ask are what they expect from you as well as letting them know what you expect from them. For me clear communication and understanding my brand and what I'm trying to do is most important. You could ask what has worked for them in the past, what casting directors they have a working relationship with so you can aim your marketing materials at them. The thing you want to do is start building your relationship. They aren't your friend, but you want to be friendly.

So if you were let's say building a house and you want to hire someone to build the house off of your blueprint. You would ask about other houses that person had built. What kinds of houses they like to build, if they have any ideas on how to make the house better, etc.

There's very little reason to ask if they like dogs or chocolate ice cream is my point. Make it clear that you are a business and that you take the business of your career seriously.

That's my opinion. Best wishes! Go get 'em!

Thanks Stephen Anthony Bailey ! Excellent info!