Wendy Alane Wright is a Hollywood Talent Manager with WAW Entertainment. Her clients have appeared in numerous national commercials, movies, webisodes, short films, and on television networks such as ABC, NBC, Comedy Central, BIO, Lifetime, plus many more. Previous to being a Manager and a Talent Agent at Burn Down Entertainment, she assisted many high profile Managers, Agents and Publicists in the careers of Neil Patrick Harris, Johnny Galecki, Sarah Michelle Geller, The Four Tops, The Bee Gees, Meatloaf, Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Guttenberg, The Cranberries Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand, Kenny Rogers, and Neil Diamond. Wendy is also a Recording Artist, Actress, Author and Music Producer all giving her a 360-degree perspective of the industry.
TOP 10 TALENT AGENICES FOR KIDS IN NEW YORK
When parents start out looking for a strong agent for their kids it can be very confusing and overwhelming. They see tons of names on lists but have no idea which ones are reputable and which agencies have great agents that really get their clients out on lots of great auditions for Print, TV and Commercial.
Well "who is who" in Hollywood is something I have learned over time by watching these agencies in operation for years and years and seeing the results of thousands of children signed to them. As an experienced talent manager I have the authority and inside knowledge to give you the real information. I am going to make it so easy for all of you wonderful, supportive parents. I hear your sign of relief. Your welcome:)
These 20 agencies are ALL reputable with hard working agents who really do a great job for their clients. Understand that Agents all do the same things. 1) They look at the breakdowns every day to see what projects have come out 2)They submit their clients on roles that fit their clients talents and skills. 3) Then they set up appointments with Casting Offices for auditions. 4) They negotiate the deals for whomever books the jobs. They all do the same job. Some do it better than others, but the agents at these agencies do it the best.
That being said, remember Agents are people too and people work harder for people they like. You need to find the people you vibe with, and who like your child. Any of these agencies will do a great job, but it's important that you like the agent and they "get" your child and your child's talent.
Well "who is who" in Hollywood is something I have learned over time by watching these agencies in operation for years and years and seeing the results of thousands of children signed to them. As an experienced talent manager I have the authority and inside knowledge to give you the real information. I am going to make it so easy for all of you wonderful, supportive parents. I hear your sign of relief. Your welcome:)
These 20 agencies are ALL reputable with hard working agents who really do a great job for their clients. Understand that Agents all do the same things. 1) They look at the breakdowns every day to see what projects have come out 2)They submit their clients on roles that fit their clients talents and skills. 3) Then they set up appointments with Casting Offices for auditions. 4) They negotiate the deals for whomever books the jobs. They all do the same job. Some do it better than others, but the agents at these agencies do it the best.
That being said, remember Agents are people too and people work harder for people they like. You need to find the people you vibe with, and who like your child. Any of these agencies will do a great job, but it's important that you like the agent and they "get" your child and your child's talent.
This list was compiled byHere they are in no particular order.
555 EIGHTH AVENUE
SUITE 710A
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10018
646-289-3915
info@take3talent.com
Submissions to Take 3 Talent can be made online via their website:
http://take3talent.com/submissions/
CESD TALENT AGENCY
257 PARK AVENUE SOUTH #900
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10010
212-477-6622 – VANESSA GRACIA
*** PHOTO SUBMISSIONS TO CESD NEW YORK ARE ACCEPTED VIA SNAIL MAIL ONLY AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS. ATTN: VANESSA GRACIA
*** CESD Website states: “If you are looking for representation we accept mail in submissions only; no emails or phone calls please.”
ABRAMS ARTIST AGENCY
275 SEVENTH AVENUE., 26th floor
NEW YORK, NY 10001
(646) 486-4600
vincent.devito@abramsartny.com
http://www.abramsartists.com/contact.html
GENERATION TV
20 WEST 20TH STREET
SUITE 1008
NEW YORK, NY 10011
212-727-7219
**Submissions can be made via email to generationtv@generationmm.com
Be sure to include one or two photos, name, age, size, etc.
INNOVATIVE ARTISTS
235 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
10TH FLOOR
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10008
212-253-6900
talent@iany.com
FRONTIER BOOKING INTERNATIONAL (FBI)
1560 BROADWAY
SUITE 512
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10036
212-221-0220
Mail your headshot and resume to us (please do not cold-call our office). We will contact you if we are interested in meeting with you.
JORDAN, GILL & DORNBAUM TALENT AGENCY INC. (JGD)
1133 BROADWAY
SUITE 623
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10010
212-463-8455
website: www.jgdtalent.com
“For children ages 4 and up:
-Professional pictures are not needed.
-Please send snapshots and include on the back of the picture your child’s height, weight, date of birth and phone number. Enclose a self addresses stamped envelope if you would like your photos returned.
We will contact you within two weeks of the submission if we are interested in setting up an appointment.
We only accept submissions via mail. Please do not stop by our office without an appointment.”
DON BUCHWALD AND ASSOCIATES
10 East 44th Street
New York, NY, 10017
212-867-1200
info@buchwald.com
**** Youth division contacts:
victoria@buchwald.com
and
pgoldman@buchwald.com
CARSON ADLER AGENCY INC.
250 WEST 57TH STREET
SUITE #2030
NEW YORK, NY 10107
The following information is from their website:
**To be considered for representation by our agents, please submit one recent headshot (or snapshot) and via mail. Also accepted are video/dvds of dance performances, and audio cassette/cd demos of vocals.
If you are submitting from out-of-town, but will be in the NYC area, please include dates of travel in your cover letter.
*Until age 4, children are considered strictly from photographs. Babies begin working at around 3 months old. Baby submissions will be kept on file until an appropriate project arises. At that time you will be contacted to schedule an audition for the given project. Please send updated photos on a regular basis, especially for infants (every 3-6 months). You must include your child’s date of birth on all submissions.
FFTV
381 PARK AVENUE SOUTH
SUITE 821
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10016
212-686-4343
**For more information on representation by FFTV, you can contact them at fftv@fftmodels.com
Thank you Sofia!
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NOW FOR HOW TO SUBMIT
To be considered for representation by our agents, please submit one recent headshot (or snapshot) via mail or email. Call each agency and ask which they prefer.
Please include the following with your submissions:
- Parents Contact Phone Number & Child's
- Height
- Weight
- Hair & Eye Color
- Performance Experience
- Relevant Training
- Awards
- Special Skills (sports, foreign languages, etc)
- Date of Birth (for children and babies)
- Slate Shot and short 30 second personality reel.
Agents from these same agencies are invited to showcases that charge $2,000 - $17,000. Agents and agenices have no idea what these companies charge. I do because every time I attend one I pull the parents aside and ask what they spent to be there. They usually tell me there were told not to discuss how much they spent and then they tell me. Most of the time I am appalled! The cost is outlandish. It's true these showcase systems bring 10-20 of the top agents into the same room and give hundreds of kids an opportunity to do their monologues and scenes in front of the agents. But you don't need to pay $5,000 or more to do that. In LA these same agents show up at workshops all over town doing smaller showcases with 5-10 agents at a time for under $1,000. You can find these workshops throughout NYC at various acting schools like these three at:
ACTORS CONNECTION in NYC-
1) Our NY Connection is a 3-Day SHOWCASE that's jam packed with the GUARANTEED ATTENDANCE of INDUSTRY GUESTS who are the movers and shakers in the New York entertainment arena. For Teens and young adults look!
Highlights include:
-3 Full Days of networking and showcasing your talent
-6 Casting Director Intensives from Film, TV, Broadway and Commercials
-6 Talent Agents to showcase to for Film, TV, Broadway and Commercials
-1 Business seminar: "Finding the PERFECT Talent Agent for YOU"
-20 Actor limit: By Approval Only
$595 for this amazing 3 Day program!
Please submit a picture and resume for consideration to: shorey@actorsconnection.com
2) FOR KIDS there is a Showcase w/Chelsea Streano, Take 3 Talent Agency - *BONUS: Extra Class AND Pizza Party! SUNDAY MARCH 8, 2015 $199
http://www.actorsconnection.com/kids-teens/10130
http://www.actorsconnection.com/kids-teens/10019
IMPORTANT
Get it? You don't have to pay thousands of dollars to meet Agents.
But one thing you should know is that Agents are looking for VERY specific things. Qualities that make them choose one child over another. To find out what these are in detail so you can prepare your child for success and the opportunity to be repped by a great agent at a great agency you need to read my book "HOW TO BREAK YOUR KIDS INTO SHOW BUSINESS." My e-Book is 100 pages, filled with critical information that will give you a serious advantage. Also, you will find sample cover letters, sample resumes and headshots, as well as learn what types of acting classes your child should be in that will impress Agents. And most importantly you will learn how to help your child stand out in your meetings with Agencies. Believe me that can make or break the deal. If you come to these agents showcases unprepared you are NOT going to get anywhere, and that is a fact. We are looking for prepared kids who are ready to work.
You can find my e-book at http://www.secretsofahollywoodtalentmanager.com
Happy Agent Hunting!
Wendy Alane Wright
Talent Manager
WAW Entertainment
www.wawentertainment.com
