Expert: Kitty Kavey - 10/29/2008

Question
Hello, I dream of becoming a model. I really beleive that it could be a good career for me. I live in pittsburgh, pennsylvania and I'm having trouble finding a good agency to represent me. Can you help me find a one in my area, although you don't live here? I've always beleive and I tell myself, "If I think I do something well and I want it enough I can achieve my goal!" I would really appreciate anything you could tell me, or even advice would be fabulous!

Answer
There's not much work in your area, so if it's possible for you to get to another area, even if it's only part of the time (such as vacations or weekends) there will be more to choose from.

However, in the meantime I suggest trying the two agencies below.  They are both in Pittsburgh, and I believe both have a modeling division.  You can call them to confirm that they do have a modeling division, ask about any agency criteria they have for new faces, and what they want to see from you for consideration.

Docherty, Inc.
109 MARKET STREET PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
412-765-1400
http://www.dochertyagency.com

The T.G. Agency
2820 SMALLMAN STREET PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
412-471-8011

Hopefully, at least one of them will be able to be helpful to you as you pursue your goal.  They both have talent divisions, and Docherty also represents for voiceover as well.  I couldn't find a website for the T.G. Agency, so there's a bit less info out there on them.

Good luck to you!
~Kitty