What is Acting Agency?
Acting agencies are groups of talent agents who help connect actors to roles in TV, film, theater, commercials, and more.
Agencies are connected with casting directors and therefore have access to job opportunities actors otherwise wouldn’t be able to find on their own.
Below Are Acting Agencies In South Africa
Legends Actors & Performers Management
Address: 5 Fricker Rd, Sandton, 2196, South Africa, Illovo, Johannesburg, 2196
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: 011 268 6535
Kingclip Casting, Acting and Voice Agency
Address: G09 Design District Cnr Keyes and, Tyrwhitt Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg, 2196
Areas served: Johannesburg
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5:30PM
Phone: 072 480 2422
Talent-ETC Artist Management (Actors, Crew, Voice, Kids, Production)
Address: 300 Acacia Rd, Darrenwood, Johannesburg, 2195
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5PM
Phone: 011 482 6245.
How do I join an acting agency?
Talk to your actor friends, talk to your teachers, read industry articles, use IMDbPro, and google local SAG-AFTRA agents.
Make sure you’re submitting to acting agencies that represent your type. Familiarize yourself with the major agencies in your market.
How do I start an acting career in South Africa?
One of the most important things is to take acting classes and if you’re stumped about where to begin then we encourage you to join the SA Film Academy.
The SA FILM Academy is an accredited, non-profit, human capital development facilitator and training provider.
Where can I apply for acting in South Africa?
The Market Theatre, Johannesburg. Figment School of Dramatic Arts, Alberton Gauteng. Drama Dynamics, Pretoria. Little Actors, Johannesburg.
How much does a agent Cost?
An acting agent doesn’t cost anything upfront. Legitimate talent agents will usually only take a 10-20% commission on the work you take.
This serves as an incentive for agents to find their actors work, as they don’t get paid unless the actor gets paid.
How much do beginner actors get paid in South Africa?
How much do beginner actors get paid in South Africa? Supporting actors can earn between R1,500 to R5,000 per call – which is a 12-hour day of work.
“Stars” can earn up to R6,000 per call, he said.
How much do actors pay agents?
Agents receive payment from production companies. They take their 10-20 percent commission, and then cut their actor a check for the remaining amount the actor has earned.