Actors Reps Of New York

I was in New York for about a week, getting myself geared up for an acting career, and found this small ad on Craigslist saying they are looking for extras, and to go ahead and email them my name and phone number for more info. I did this, asking for more info of course, but I got none. Just a hey, come see us today after 4. But I was curious and new, so I went, got some small paragraph to read for an audition, and upon completion of the reading, I was told to call their CEO, at 10:30AM or so the next day. I did this and he said that they are very interested in me, and that they want to start using me regularly as an extra so I can get some experience. Next he told me that I needed to bring him a resume and headshot, and as I started to tell him that I didn't have them, he then told me that I am new at this, so we're gonna do it the right way. He gave me the number of a photographer named Jerry, told me to make an appointment with him, and to call him right back when I do, at which point he promptly hung up the phone before I could ask him any more questions. So I took the next step in calling the photography studio, and this rude guy answered and defensively asked me where I got the number, that it is a private studio. I felt like I was being interrogated, but once I got it through to him that I was calling as instructed by the CEO, he lightened up and set me up for an appointment. I call the CEO back and he set me up to meet with him at AR's Times Square location after I get the pictures taken. Thankfully I wised up, did some research, and applied some common sense, only to find that it wreaked of a scam. Why? Well lets look back on things. I'd never seen the CEO, yet, somehow he knew I was going to make him all this money without meeting me beforehand. It was not him who screened the audition keep in mind. But might I highlight the fact that the Craigslist ad said ""email for more info."" But I went through all of this, and what do I still not get?? Info! I didn't know what the hell I was going to be cast in, when, or how much it paid, yet he wanted me to go to his photographer and pay for headshots when I knew nothing about this guy, his agency, or his face. BS, look out people, it stinks, and many of us here share similar stories it seems. I mean, it could just be bad business practice, but I would think it should be better given the fact that they say they've been around for 34 years. Scams have been around for awhile, so wouldn't it behoove them to change things up if so many people online are saying they're system is reminiscent of a con artist's scheme? I would keep my distance. Pros: Many of the reviews on this place seem to coincide. Cons: The collection of reviews brings the foul smell of a scam. more

That jerk of a CEO tried to make me spend 300 dollars for photos that I already had.And he kept hanging up the phone on me. Actors rep can kiss butt..they suck!!!! Cons: There a Scam!! more

Unfortunately on these web pages people can say what they want, weather it be true or false. This individual has said slanderous things.\r \r Modernage has been in business since 1944, in fact they own the building. Most professional named and unnamed actors have used Modrenage for reprints. 90% of the people that come through Actors' Reps doors have there own headshots. Only on request do we refer headshot photographers and there are several.\r \r Actors' Reps is a licensed agency, licensed by the NYC Dep. Of Consumer Affairs. Actors' Reps has been in business for over 34 years. We have a flawless reputation with the Dept. Of Consumer Affairs. Anyone can go and make a complaint to the Dept. of Consumer Affairs. We would appreciate if this individual would make the complaint so we can take appropriate action. more

We should do something about it and get these thieves out of business. They are scammers making money on naive people like us. Actor Reps at 1501 Broadway 3rd floor owned by a guy named Richard, Jerry Zales Photo at 153 West 27th st and MODERNAGE at 1150 AV of the Americas are all scam artists. There has to be a way we dismantle this chain of petty thieves who are making tons of money. How do you think they can afford the rent at such prime locations? Richard is the master ring leader who sends you to the mediocre Puerto Rican Macho who thinks he is God's gift to the arts. Jeff from retouches badly a pic who is good for nothing. Then this idiot sends you to Modernage another scammer who prints poor head shots and overcharges people. I am willing to present a legal complaint to the authorities for deceiving unprofessional practices with the intention to deceive people and scam them. Richard has no jobs. He gets all his jobs from Backstage. more

I looked at all the sites and every positive review for this place is replicated word for word like a script on each site. The positive reviews are completely written by the company.\r The reason for this is that this place is a joke..especially for the inexperienced(me). They tell you how great you are...bla bla..then rush you through seemingly important phone calls with this man who doesn't even let you talk..See? then you think he's all busy and important. Next thing you know you are agreeing to pricey headshots.\r The gals in the office are just awful. They are the rudest ""young women"" I have ever had the displeasure of interacting with...especially over the phone when they ..surprise! hang up on you! I spent a couple weeks going back and forth in this stupid game and this stupid so-called agency, because I couldnt see the scam right away....did one silly audience job and never got paid. My friends were warning me about this place when I first signed up and weeks later were just shaking their head afterwards and laughing at me for all the time I wasted! LUCKILY, I started getting it and cancelled my headshot appointment and atleast never wasted the money. \r Unless you have a lot of time on your hands for useless ventures and a sick attraction to being treated very bad by wannabe divas and crazy fast talking men....I would say pass on this one! Pros: None that I can see..experience in who not to work with Cons: Rude staff, waste of time, headshot scam more

First of all, the positive reviews for Actor's Reps are written by people affiliated with them! If you don't believe me read reviews on some other sites and you will find the same ""great"" reviews word for word!! What a rip off! Actor's Reps will send you to a photographer they work with behind closed doors who will charge you$270 for grade C photos. THe photographer is borderline rude, thinks he's a big shot and has lots of half-naked girls posted all over his boards. He could care less if your hair, clothes or make-up is photo ready and he takes the same shots in the same poses over and over. He talks you into paying extra for touch-up and doesn't do a damn thing to the photos. I'm sure he splits the money with Actor's Reps. The girls there are not very polite, are always too busy eating, doing their nails or chatting to even acknowledge that you're standing there and barely answer the phone. They are making tons of money on people's dreams of show-biz success and I hope they get run out of business. How can they sleep at night? Pros: You just might get one or two jobs a year Cons: They are creeps more

I don’t understand some people. I signed up with Actors Reps less than three weeks ago and have already worked on 2 projects and got paid directly through the production company. So far I’ve met a lots of nice people and have really enjoyed myself, so what’s up? \r Pros: Gets me work, close to where I live more

I’m a new client at Actors Reps, so far these are the projects I’ve been available to worked on since I have a fulltime job…\r \r April 28th Law & Order SUV\r May 5th A Mothers Story\r May 8th The Baster\r May 18th A new movie directed by Nancy Meyers ( staring Meryl Streep!!!)\r May 20th Paradise\r \r Couldn’t be happier.\r Pros: works well with my schedule more

It is sooooooo obviouse that Actor's Rep is writing all of these positive reviews! they don't even seem genuine and are directly responding to the real posts about this place. I hate when companies do that. why can't you let people warn others not to waste their time on BS. People have the right to know. Cons: Waste of time, rude and obnoxious staff more

I started working with Actors Reps after being referred to them by a close friend. I felt comfortable with them because I knew that they have been around for 34 years and my friend always spoke high of them. So far I have nothing to complain about. I have been sent out on several projects and have enjoyed socializing with the other actors on set. I would highly recommend them to anyone! more

I went to Actors Reps as a bored retiree just looking for a way to keep myself entertained. I had no idea at the time I was entering a new career. Through Actors Reps I have appeared in several print ads as well as commercials and Television programs. They recently sent me on an audition for a part in a major motion picture, they just called me for a callback (keep your fingers crossed for me)! The best part about it is my grandkids think I?m cool. more

I have been working for Actors Reps for almost a year now and have really been enjoying myself. So far I have worked on Law & Order SVU, Ugly Betty, 30 Rock (I love Alec Baldwin!), Gossip Girl, Kings and most recently The Baster (I was in the same scene as Jennifer Aniston!!). I was paid through production within a week and a half for all these projects (and then paid AR their 10% commission). The only project that I got paid directly through Actors Reps was an audience job I did back in December. That took a little longer, but the girl who booked me let me know its standard for audience jobs to take a few weeks longer. Like I said, so far I have been really enjoying my time and even better, I’m getting a lot of work!!! Pros: Lots of Work Cons: Didn't hook up with Alec Baldwin when I did 30 Rock :( more

I went to Actors' Reps when I was really strap for cash last semester. When I was Actively working there I got a TON of work! Anyway... I'm busy with school right now but this summer I plan on working with Actors' Reps... Hey, acting beats real work! more

This is my first chance to be in tv shows, commercials, and etc. I thank Actors' Reps for giving me this opportunity to become part of this industry. I know a lot of people out there are saying this and that about Actors' Reps but, you must look at the pros and cons,. Cause why would you take yourself somewhere you don't you won't to be at., you go for a reason and that's what Actors' Reps is for. To help manage you, grow you, mold you into this industry. So, if you believe in yourself -believe in Actors' Reps by giving them a chance to make you a star. I know I am cause I beleive in myself. Pros: If they believe in you Cons: Why not you believe in yourself more

This is a busy office and the small staff is fast turning over the large volume of in-coming clients . \r The first time I went in there (several years ago) they referred Jerry Zales for headshots too but it was a choice, not a prerequisite. Since then, I have gotten plenty of primetime and background work through them, as well as a couple of auditions from which I landed some commercials and my first principal role on a TV show. They have remembered me over the years every time I call and are genuinely nice.\r Just get over the brusque phone manner and you can get work. I didn't consider this rude, just in a mad rush to keep moving forward. No nonsense. Not a bad place to start. Pros: you get work Cons: busy office more

I'm 21 years old, my mother was a client 29 years ago. I myself decided to get into the business and she recomended me to Actors' Reps. Since then I have been in several projects such as Lipstick Jungle, Law & Order-SVU, Gossip Girl, Ugly Betty as well as Kings.\r \r Pros: Lots of work Cons: Always busy more

I went to this agency, they told me that they really liked me, which it was a little odd to me; I felt like it was rehearsed. They told me to call the next day at 10:15 to speak to somebody else. I called because they didn?t ask me for money; I thought it could be a real serious agency. But it was a big turn off, because they are working for me, and he left me waiting on the phone and then, he came back and kept talking. He didn?t apologize for making me wait. He told me that he needed the headshots so we could start making a lot of money. They?re very unprofessional. The total of the conversation was at least 10 mins and he talked like 3 minutes. After this, he just hung up. It was really rude. He gave me a number to call some Jerry guy for my headshots; by then, I knew already, that I was wasting my time, but I was curious :); and I called Jerry and the woman who answer the phone gave me some info about the price, and when I asked her where were they located, she said that she?d give me the address only if and when I were ready to make the appointment. This was a really big sign for me. I took my headshots somewhere else before, and they have a web site and they tell you how much they are, the address, and phone number; and many of them do the same, and they would tell you only by appointment, but they would give you their info. This is too much in the dark. I don?t like it, I don?t trust them. more

I was sitting down wating for my name to be called. I went in he asked me a couple of questions. i told him i was new to this.I began to read th script told me that he knew i could do it that i had a classy act. i asked him what he meant about classy act he told me you know i like how you dress which made me think ok that has nothing to do with acting but whateva i paid no mind to it. i was told to call at 1030 the nex day which i did he told me i need head shots. then hes like you kow what hold on a sec your new at this. then he told me to call some guy names jerry for head shots and to call him right back . they were charging 270 for basic shots which i didnt have so i called him back and told him that i didnt have that money but that i knew a friend that can do it for me for cheaper so hes like ok fine as soon as u get th shot bring them in he was speaking so quick i couldnt understand the rest than he hung up. I mean i dont think there a scam cause there not charing you anything u just need head shots. but i didnt like the fact that he just hung up its a little weird. more

I went there just the other day. Their behavior was a little odd. They said that they LOVED me. That I had a great NY accent, frankly who in NY doesn't? They told me to call back the next day at 10 am sharp to talk to the main casting director. It seemed like he was waiting for my call. The conversation started out ok, then when I asked just a few questions he became very short with me and hung up on me! I guess I was too difficult of a victim. He was very disrespectful. As I see it if they are getting a percentage of my money, then he is working for me. And I am just as much as interviewing them as they are me. I do not feel comfortable with them representing me. Cons: Offering jobs that I have already gotten on my own! more