Careers: Acting, Performing, Directing/Becoming a talent agent.

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Hi, I am not sure this is your area but it was as close as I could find. I am in high school and am looking to be a talent agent. I was wondering what steps I should take for that career, such as majors and possibly jobs I should look for now. Thank you!

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Not really, but you should first love actors, and what they do.
You should love the industry, TV, Films, Theatre.
You also need to be able to negotiate contracts and have a good business sense.
You will most likely start out as an intern (look into that) and most agents work on a commission basis ONLY.

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