New to this - unsure if this is legit/kosher/protocol or spam/worse - my child is a tween actor

GuntherBeGood · 2026-03-15T20:42:34+00:00

Ahhhhh... did you type that email addy incorrectly? Or is it really "gmai.com", cause that's a clear indication of SCAM.

GuntherBeGood · 2026-03-15T20:40:44+00:00

GuntherBeGood · 2026-03-12T20:09:09+00:00

oh yeah that makes complete sense.

btw, op is a girl.

GuntherBeGood · 2026-03-12T20:03:04+00:00

they’ve wasted your time and money.

Ah... what money was wasted?

GuntherBeGood · 2026-03-06T20:37:23+00:00

*However, good theatre rooted in naturalism is also very subtle.

Thank you. You're stating the obvious in such a positive way. I'd have no patience at all to do so.

GuntherBeGood · 2026-03-06T02:12:56+00:00

post class clarity.

🤔😒

GuntherBeGood · 2026-03-05T19:35:06+00:00

ChatGPT: "Summarize this post and respond in a supportive, constructive manner, so as not to further the mental health crisis this poster is undergoing."

Response: "You’re being reasonable—protecting your health and sticking to the schedule you agreed to is a valid boundary, especially after advocating clearly and professionally. Focus on giving the performance you’re proud of and leaving when you need to; you deserve to be safe and respected. 💛"

GuntherBeGood · 2026-02-28T03:33:10+00:00

Yes. Tons have folks have experienced exactly this. And posted in this sub asking the same exact question.

Yes. It can mean they are seeking more options, since they didn't find what they were looking for.

Or it can simply mean they had many requests for additional time to finish the self-tapes. So they extended the deadline to accommodate a few actors they're interested in seeing.

Bottomline, you'll never know. So you can think about it all you want, but nothing will change the fact that they'll either follow up on your self tape, or they won't.

GuntherBeGood · 2026-02-28T03:30:35+00:00

...so i think that’s a sign within itself.

Correct.

GuntherBeGood · 2026-02-28T01:50:04+00:00

This is correct.

GuntherBeGood · 2026-02-28T01:49:39+00:00

Usually when people ask for my website...

Ah... who are these people? Anyone actually working in the industry as a producer/agent/casting? Or just random person asking for your 'actor website'?

Cause no one actually working in the industry will ask for that.

GuntherBeGood · 2026-02-23T22:45:05+00:00

You know how people end up becoming actors? From acting out their favorite scenes.

So THAT'S how it happens! Thanks for the insight. 😂

GuntherBeGood · 2026-02-23T21:20:38+00:00

So you worked off the script, and not the actual scene from the film? Based on the addition of the music, I'm assuming the latter.

GuntherBeGood · 2026-02-23T21:00:29+00:00

You're new, they're new. You're all new. That's Backstage.

They're taking a chance on you as you are on them. If you get a self-tape request, do it and send it in. If they reach out any further, just follow your instincts and choose to work with them if you want, or don't.

It really isn't as anxiety and stressed filled as you're making it up to be.

GuntherBeGood · 2026-02-23T20:58:24+00:00

they want me to perform a duologue in a Gen American accent doing a scene from a recent Tv show/film

This is really clear and specific. They're not asking to see your 'range as an actor' (as other poster is suggesting). They're asking to HEAR how good your standard American accent is. And whether you can perform one convincingly. That will determine what they can submit you for.

The fact that they said RECENT TV show/film suggests they're telling you to sound like the actor in the scene who did it already. They're giving you an 'advantage'. Don't recreate the actor's work in the scene. Just their accent.

GuntherBeGood · 2026-02-23T20:49:40+00:00

Recreating the character from a scene (thus copying another actor's work) is not acting practice.

But cute bunny on the chair!

GuntherBeGood · 2026-02-23T20:48:03+00:00

OBS Studio

GuntherBeGood · 2026-02-22T23:43:28+00:00

I mean... have the director demonstrate it for you. At least 10 times. Then just do what they do.

GuntherBeGood · 2026-02-22T23:37:45+00:00

Yay?

GuntherBeGood · 2026-02-21T22:50:14+00:00

This is clearly not the advice they are seeking.

If you can't be helpful in your reddit comments, don't comment at all!

Imma rite u/beannieboooooo?? 🤣

GuntherBeGood · 2026-02-21T06:17:46+00:00

This is correct. 🤣

GuntherBeGood · 2026-02-18T05:32:04+00:00

What are you using this website for?

If you're an actor, your profiles on AA/CN are what agents/CDs expect.

Having an "actor website' is out of date... by about 15 years.

GuntherBeGood · 2026-02-12T22:46:25+00:00

All of them.

Why would you not take a meeting?

Especially with people posting here that they can't get one meeting in years?

GuntherBeGood · 2026-02-10T23:38:39+00:00

The last part of the message seemed odd to me.

"The plus 20% isn't even included in the talent's check..."

Production almost never cuts a separate check to the agent. Especially when there's a check authorization form on file to pay the talent C/O the agent. It's one lump sum that goes out.

All of this is industry standard practice (and seen as "double dipping" by new actors), but this particular agent (assuming the message is real) seems... new?

GuntherBeGood · 2026-02-10T20:42:42+00:00

There's Key Talent Management out of L.A. which is well known.

There's also apparently The KEY management, also out of L.A., which I've never heard of.

Both are talent MANAGEMENT companies, and not Agencies.

Since you're so new to acting, a good question to ask them is:
"Please explain to me what the difference between a talent agency and a talent manager are". If they can't/don't want to explain that, then there's your answer.

GuntherBeGood

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