top new york agencies

[linkster]

Posted: 5/30/06 at 9:43pm

can someone list the top 10 new york agencies that represent actors for theatre and film. i'd like to know which agencies are on top. thanks!
Updated On: 5/30/06 at 09:43 PM

[acrocksyo]

Posted: 5/30/06 at 9:52pm

I am pretty sure that number 1 is William-Morris Agency, as for the others I have no idea

[Anakela]

Posted: 5/30/06 at 10:03pm

if I was a theatre person I would want to be represented by George Lane at CAA.

(note I am not a theatre person, nor do I work at CAA :))

[Doogie]

Posted: 5/30/06 at 10:50pm

Its not really a matter of top 10, bad agencies, whatever. Its more about personality-agent fit. The "biggies" in the musical theatre field, meaning those who handle the most broadway clients, not the best, from my understanding, are: CAA, William Morris, DGRW, Harden Curtis, Waters and Nicolosi (sp?), Abrams Artists, Gage Group, Gersh, Bauman Redanty and Shaul, etc., etc.

But I think its more about the right fit for an actor.

[jakethesnake]

Posted: 5/30/06 at 11:21pm

That is a pretty solid list. I don't think Waters and Nicolosi exists anymore, though. I think they went their separate ways. In any case, I would be thrilled to be represented by any of them. And I think all of those mentioned have just as many clients in film and tv as in musical theatre. But please correct me if I'm wrong.

Do you know what the personality types are at the different agencies, by any chance? Wonder which would be right for me. Just curious...

[RentBoy86]

Posted: 5/30/06 at 11:28pm

Is there any way to find out which company represents which actors? I'd like to know who's representing some of my favorite actors.

[Michael Bennett]

Posted: 5/30/06 at 11:28pm

Well, you need to be very realistic and look at what your experience level is.

For example, virtually none of those top agencies will even consider performers who aren't already in the unions or (if you are trying for a film career) don't have a substantial reel and only take clients based on recommendation from proven industry professionals.

Agencies like CAA, William Morris, ICM, etc will probably not consider you unless you already have a very substantial resume. CAA pretty much only handles "stars."

[jakethesnake]

Posted: 5/31/06 at 12:28am

What about some of the smaller NY offices? Does anyone out here have experiences with Bauman Redanty, DGRW, Gersh, Harden and Curtis, etc? Are they nice people? Open to new talent (but with credits and experience---I've worked a bit)?

[Thesbijean]

Posted: 5/31/06 at 12:32am

Gersh is pretty big, Harden Curtis is reputable

[nyc1234]

Posted: 5/31/06 at 7:15am

BRS is a very reputable agency. I highly suggest them as they are assertive and responsible. They are exclusive, though, like many other agencies.

[jakethesnake]

Posted: 5/31/06 at 7:44am

I would imagine all agencies are exclusive, wouldn't they be?