Frequently
Asked Questions
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Who are the
participating agents?
Who is judging the
competition?
What are the age
restrictions?
I'm not in
SAG, but I should be soon. Can I compete in the
union division?
I'm in AFTRA,
Equity, AEA or some other union. Which division
should I register for?
I already
have a theatrical agent. Can I still compete?
I
don't have headshots. Can I enter without them?
How long
will it take to receive my feedback forms?
What should I
wear to the competition?
What if I have a last minute schedule conflict?
How has
RepreSensation worked in the past?
What is
RepreSensation?
RepreSensation is
a competition in which the most talented unrepresented actors in
Who
are the participating agents?
Kevin McGinley
& Ryan Hayden from Ideal Talent Agency will meet with the union division
winner and Craig Holzberg from Avalon Artists Group will meet with the
non-union division winner. Click here for
more information about each of them.
Who is judging the competition?
The participating
judges are all top casting professionals on current film and television
projects. Click here for more information.
What
are the age restrictions?
RepreSensation
does not have an upper age limit. You must be over 18 to compete.
I'm not in SAG, but I should be
soon. Can I compete in the union division?
No. The union
division is only for actors who are already in SAG or have achieved SAG
eligibility.
I'm in AFTRA,
AEA or some other union. Which division should I
register for?
Since this is a film and
television acting competition, the union division includes only SAG members.
I already have a theatrical agent. Can I still compete?
If you are
currently under contract with another theatrical agent, you are ineligible to
participate. If your contract has expired, and you are seeking new
representation, you may compete. Please note: having a manager or
commercial representation has no bearing on your eligibility.
What will we be judged on?
Click here to see
the scoring sheet.
I'm just
getting started and I don't have headshots. Can I enter without them?
No. You will
need headshots to be submitted for anything. Find a photographer and get
some headshots. We'll be happy to be the first
place you use them.
How long will it take to receive my feedback forms?
Emails will go
out one week after the competition. If for some reason, you have not received
your feedback forms by the following Monday, please email actorskey@gmail.com and be sure to
include your name.
What should I wear to the
competition?
As with any
audition, you should dress neatly and age appropriate. Do not wear any
distracting, offensive or overly revealing clothing. Try to look put together
but comfortable. We want to get a good look at you, the actor, not one costumed
character you can play, so avoid gimmicky character costumes.
Pick the scene
that best suits your acting strengths. If it is a scene from a well-known show
or movie, do NOT try to imitate the performance of the actor who originated the
role. Show us your own personal interpretation of the material. When in doubt,
pick the scene you like best, it's less likely to get stale as you work on it
over the week.
What if I have a last minute
schedule conflict?
Do everything
within your power to make your scheduled time. We will be on a very tight
schedule and you should be in and out within a half-hour at most. Conflicts such
as work shifts, games, parties or events are not examples of emergencies and
will not be accommodated as they would not take priority in a real audition
scenario. If a real emergency arises, please email The Actor's Key as soon as
you can and we will do everything in our power to move you to a different slot
within the competition timeframe. Please note: you will not be allowed to
cancel less than one week before the competition. No exceptions.
How has RepreSensation worked in
the past?
Starting in 2005,
out of a need for actors to have a proactive way to seek out representation,
RepreSensation was born. Originally the competition was able to guarantee a
theatrical agency contract to its winners. However new
legislation has put a spotlight on events for actors, and while RepreSensation
in its original incarnation does not violate the letter of the law, we want to
take every precaution to keep the competition and the everyone involved from
facing any sort of legal action. Therefore, RepreSensation now promises only a
meeting with an agent and does not guarantee a contract or employment. It is my
personal belief, that the caliber of actor who has won this competition in each
of the previous years is so high, any agent would be a fool not to jump at the
chance to add them to the roster! Best of luck to you all.
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revised: February 14, 2010