Expert: Rusty Meyers - 5/9/2009

Question
We recently took our daughter to a talent/modeling group  call here in
Denver,
Colorado. My daughter had seen their ad on a commercial break on The
American Idol. So we called and set up a time to go to the Marriott Denver.
The hall was full..about 1200 kids 6-18 years old. They called her back the
day and said that she had done great...."How would like to attend our yearly
convention in Connecticut. The group is called THE, pronounced Tay.
Have you heard of these people ...are they for real ? Do they produce results?
Thanks for your help.


Answer
Save your money and run away from this NOW!
It's a SCAM!!!
Everyone gets called back as long as they are willing to pay the money.
Keep your child in school.
Perhaps go to a local acting coach in your area that actually has credits that you can validate.
There is a site www.imdb.com and if you can't find that person there then odds are they are lying.
Have stay in school and do some local plays and maybe some indie films or extra work if it's available in your area.
Odds are there is a film commission hotline in Denver or Colorado Springs.
NEVER pay ANYTHING upfront ANYONE EVER.
Agents get a 10-20% commission only AFTER you get paid.