AUDITION FOCUS
SO you’ve done the hard work and are ready to pursue your dream of being a professional performer… the first thing to realise is that no matter how good you are, you’ve only taken the first step.
Auditioning is just one part of the process. You’ll also need an agent.
The most basic reason is that while social media has made it much easier to find out about castings directly, some briefs are sent only to agents in a vetting process that assumes represented talent will meet a required standard.
But the function and benefit of an agent representing you extend far beyond just finding you work. “They provide valuable industry knowledge and connections, and it’s important to respect their role in your career,” notes Professor Paul Sabey, who directs one of the country’s most successful training grounds, the Queensland Academy of Excellence in Musical Theatre
