Expert: Kitty Kavey - 7/9/2007

Question
I want to be a model so badly right now I am 13 years old and I am going to Barbizon school for modeling and acting. I want to start audition but I don't know what to do.

Answer
For acting you may need to have a professional actor's headshot and resume first, and then contact agents in your area for representation.  Similarly, for commercial print modeling, you may need a modeling composite card, although I would ask the agencies you contact what is needed to submit for their consideration.  Once you have agency representation, they will send you out on auditions.  I suggest taking a least an auditioning class, or a class in the specific type of acting you are interested in.  Since models don't use resumes, schooling is not required or necessary to begin - so you can submit your materials whenever you feel ready to do so.
You can use one of the modeling or talent agency directories available in your local library, bookstore or online, and if you're in NYC or LA on newsstands.
Good luck to you,
~Kitty