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Default Feb 08, 2022 at 07:13 PM
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My email is on fire today! I submitted one so far, I plan to do one more. And see what else comes up. This is fun!

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How are you getting them?

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Default Feb 15, 2022 at 12:36 PM
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I was wondering the same as Sarah. I hope these auditions are legitimate. Please don't let yourself get talked into paying for more classes or photos.
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I was wondering the same as Sarah. I hope these auditions are legitimate. Please don't let yourself get talked into paying for more classes or photos.

I feel like this has been brought up before and that personally I felt it was a scam.

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From the talent agency I'm signed with.

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Default Feb 18, 2022 at 05:14 PM
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it's not a scam. they did offer an expo I was asked to go but said no. I have to complete my portfolio and then they'll send me on auditions. Sadly my portfolio won't be done til March 20. But there's nothing I can do, I can't afford to do it sooner. That would require out of state travel.

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it's not a scam. they did offer an expo I was asked to go but said no. I have to complete my portfolio and then they'll send me on auditions. Sadly my portfolio won't be done til March 20. But there's nothing I can do, I can't afford to do it sooner. That would require out of state travel.

You realize that any company that makes you pay for your own photo sessions and portfolio is a scam right ?

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Do not pay for photos or for portfolio or for out of state travel. Everyone could be invited to auditions and asked to pay for it. It doesn’t mean there’s any chance in the field.

If you do want to sing, dance and act: every large area has multiple local small theaters. They do multiple auditions every season for every show, some are musicals where you can show your singing talent. Apply for those. It won’t cost you money and you don’t have to travel. It’s easy.

I go to many local amateur theaters, they do great job and they’ll appreciate your talent.

No need for agency ripping you off or other scammers taking advantage of you
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They pay for photos and travel. Again not a scam.

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They pay for photos and travel. Again not a scam.

But you said “I can’t afford to do it sooner” what does the that mean?

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We pay for copywriting the photos, and that fee is due up front. which I wasn't expecting. I thought it would be sending them in to copywrite.

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Why do you need to copywrite a photo of yourself?
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https://www.backstage.com/magazine/a...ng-scam-72880/

How To Spot A Casting Scam | My Actor Guide

10 signs of an acting agency scam | Auditions Free
I would love to know what agency has scouted you. Also have you checked them out on imdb or backstage.com?

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But why do you need to travel? You can audition locally first. Then you can take next step. No need to travel right away. Audition locally and see if you have a chance. Why waste money on all this?
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