AboutKitty Kavey Expertise I can answer questions from those looking to get into the fashion or commercial modeling industry. Specifically, the requirements, what is needed, how to find an agent, what they look for, how to avoid scams, the difference between what a commercial model does, and a fashion model, would travel/relocation be required, what is on a comp card and in your portfolio.
Experience Both my acting and modeling resume/portfolio is available online on my website. I am a member of the Screen Actors Guild, and also have available my actor's demo reel and voice-over demo online. I founded both the Florida-Models.com and Florida-Actors.com websites, which provide free modeling and acting info to the public. I have moved into directing, producing and screenwriting - and have won awards for my writing. I have worked in the industry as both a model and actress in Florida, New York City and Los Angeles until October 2007. I now reside in Europe.
Expert: Kitty Kavey Date: 7/3/2008 Subject: Question about acting
Question Hi!
i was wondering if you though John Robert Powers would help me pursue my future in acting? It's been my dream since i was 10 and i went to JRP and they want me to enroll but its alot of money and i knw if I want a future thers going to be some sacrifices. Also where could i go to get really good head shots? If you could help it would be a tons of help. Thanks!
Most of the top schools are in the New York or Los Angeles area, and many offer classes and courses for those under college age. Scholarships or financial aid is available at some of the schools too.
If you're not in the LA or NYC area now, you can look around where you are for a more reputable acting school, or an acting coach. Another option, if money is an issue, is to join an acting group (or start your own), which is much less expensive to do than many schools and courses. Or you can join your local community theater or other performance group and gain experience while you work.
My suggestion on headshots, is to use someone in the area where you plan to be working. LA headshots are not necessarily in the same style as NYC headshots or Miami, Dallas, Chicago, etc. Each area tends to have their own style and preferences - and the top headshot photographer in Los Angeles may be unknown in the Miami area, while the style over in Miami might not work as well in Hollywood.
You can see what the agents in your area like for headshots - many agencies now have websites, and if you know working actors in your area, you can ask who they used for their headshots, or a recommendation to a local acting group, school or coach.
