Comments on: How to Spot a Modeling / Acting Scam http://www.auditionsfree.com Reality TV auditions, Movie Tryouts & Castings Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:22:04 +0000 hourly 1 By: free audition listings http://www.auditionsfree.com/about/how-to-spot-a-modeling-acting-scam/comment-page-1/#comment-10427 free audition listings Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:27:18 +0000 http://www.auditionsfree.com/?page_id=810#comment-10427 Its a bait and switch sales tactic. Yes, they are selling classes but they did not tell you that originally to get you in the door. The ad never said 'acting classes being sold now'. The ads usually say 'Looking for new talent for Disney, Nickelodeon and other brands'. These companies find people at malls, through ads, etc. they always claim to be talent scouts looking for people to cast for Disney etc. Once in their offices they try to sell you on classes, photo shoots, portfolios etc. These types of rackets go city to city renting conference rooms and temporary offices. They can not find anyone work because they are NOT agents, they are sales people selling very expensive acting classes. The classes are normally taught by unqualified people and most people who have been taken by these claim that they wasted their money. If you want your son in a class, contact a real acting school. These classes are also worthless on a resume. You can't find anything out online, good or bad because they change locations and names often to fly under the radar. Its a bait and switch sales tactic. Yes, they are selling classes but they did not tell you that originally to get you in the door. The ad never said ‘acting classes being sold now’. The ads usually say ‘Looking for new talent for Disney, Nickelodeon and other brands’. These companies find people at malls, through ads, etc. they always claim to be talent scouts looking for people to cast for Disney etc. Once in their offices they try to sell you on classes, photo shoots, portfolios etc. These types of rackets go city to city renting conference rooms and temporary offices.

They can not find anyone work because they are NOT agents, they are sales people selling very expensive acting classes. The classes are normally taught by unqualified people and most people who have been taken by these claim that they wasted their money. If you want your son in a class, contact a real acting school. These classes are also worthless on a resume.

You can’t find anything out online, good or bad because they change locations and names often to fly under the radar.

]]> By: amy http://www.auditionsfree.com/about/how-to-spot-a-modeling-acting-scam/comment-page-1/#comment-10426 amy Sun, 29 Jan 2012 19:59:40 +0000 http://www.auditionsfree.com/?page_id=810#comment-10426 hi there. i recently heard an add on the radio for a company called seattle talent owned by a man named hank ritter (we met him yesterday). they were looking for models, singers and actors, ages 2-24, first 100 callers only... that sort of thing. we made an appointment for my 10 year old son and attended the first audition/presentation. they claim to have discovered karan brar (diary of a whimpy kid), vlad ivanov(international model), josh duhmal(transformers), alexis sanches(grown ups) and many more. they came to carson city nv claiming that they generally do these things in reno, but they wanted to get some of the smaller surrounding areas. my son got a call back (from the owner himself) and they would like us to come back tonight. there didnt seem to be a lot of pressure. he said if things didnt work out we could try again in 6 months or a year. i believe what they are doing is selling classes. hank suggested a 5 week class for my son at the cost of $2900. i dont know if we'll be asked to sign a contract or not. i have googled both the name of the company and the name of the owner. there doesnt seem to be anything bad about them on the internet, but there isnt much about them at all outside of there facebook page, blog spot and website. it appears that maybe the owner is/was affilliated with jrp. any information you have would be most helpful. thank you for your time. hi there. i recently heard an add on the radio for a company called seattle talent owned by a man named hank ritter (we met him yesterday). they were looking for models, singers and actors, ages 2-24, first 100 callers only… that sort of thing. we made an appointment for my 10 year old son and attended the first audition/presentation. they claim to have discovered karan brar (diary of a whimpy kid), vlad ivanov(international model), josh duhmal(transformers), alexis sanches(grown ups) and many more. they came to carson city nv claiming that they generally do these things in reno, but they wanted to get some of the smaller surrounding areas. my son got a call back (from the owner himself) and they would like us to come back tonight. there didnt seem to be a lot of pressure. he said if things didnt work out we could try again in 6 months or a year. i believe what they are doing is selling classes. hank suggested a 5 week class for my son at the cost of $2900. i dont know if we’ll be asked to sign a contract or not. i have googled both the name of the company and the name of the owner. there doesnt seem to be anything bad about them on the internet, but there isnt much about them at all outside of there facebook page, blog spot and website. it appears that maybe the owner is/was affilliated with jrp. any information you have would be most helpful. thank you for your time.

]]> By: Chels http://www.auditionsfree.com/about/how-to-spot-a-modeling-acting-scam/comment-page-1/#comment-10306 Chels Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:07:47 +0000 http://www.auditionsfree.com/?page_id=810#comment-10306 neha devi singh Thank you for the inspiring words! I am very grateful to have found this site to!!! The fact that this site is taking the time to help others without a $fee$ is so rare these days!! This world is all about money!! People only care about themselves and fame. It's really sad! It's feels really good to be reminded that there are still good people out there!! Thank you again!! neha devi singh
Thank you for the inspiring words! I am very grateful to have found this site to!!! The fact that this site is taking the time to help others without a $fee$ is so rare these days!! This world is all about money!! People only care about themselves and fame. It’s really sad! It’s feels really good to be reminded that there are still good people out there!! Thank you again!!

]]> By: Chels http://www.auditionsfree.com/about/how-to-spot-a-modeling-acting-scam/comment-page-1/#comment-10304 Chels Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:15:26 +0000 http://www.auditionsfree.com/?page_id=810#comment-10304 PLEASE HELP! How do you get experience for modeling or acting? I have done runway and photo shoots before and love it! I'm just wondering how do I find jobs with little to even no pay of course lot's of money would be great! Although experience is well worth it. As you said you need experience to get an agency for the bigger jobs. Right? I say this because I am willing to help a new magazine or someone starting out a clothing line because I know they don't have the funds yet to pay for a know model. Also I love helping others with there dreams to! I'm getting to do what I love to do! I love the camera its the time I get to play a different person! If there's anyone that could PLEASE take some time to help me with any advice or answers, It would truly mean the world to me! I know there are models/ actresses that have the same true passion for this field as I do! Thanks! "May all your dreams come true!" PLEASE HELP! How do you get experience for modeling or acting? I have done runway and photo shoots before and love it! I’m just wondering how do I find jobs with little to even no pay of course lot’s of money would be great! Although experience is well worth it. As you said you need experience to get an agency for the bigger jobs. Right? I say this because I am willing to help a new magazine or someone starting out a clothing line because I know they don’t have the funds yet to pay for a know model. Also I love helping others with there dreams to! I’m getting to do what I love to do! I love the camera its the time I get to play a different person! If there’s anyone that could PLEASE take some time to help me with any advice or answers, It would truly mean the world to me! I know there are models/ actresses that have the same true passion for this field as I do! Thanks! “May all your dreams come true!”

]]> By: neha devi singh http://www.auditionsfree.com/about/how-to-spot-a-modeling-acting-scam/comment-page-1/#comment-10008 neha devi singh Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:42:19 +0000 http://www.auditionsfree.com/?page_id=810#comment-10008 Hi! Thanks so much for your response. It means a lot to me. Also, for those who have been following. I thought i'd give fate a chance or for the sake of calling their bluff, and therefore got prepared for the audition and waited on skype, and waited some more. No one turned up. Now I could argue that something came up or my phone had decided to act at up at the same time so there was no final confirmation. But i had left messages on skype and text messages on the numbers so they i was there. Im just relieved nothing wierd happened. Perhaps it was an opportunity missed though im more inclined to believe a disaster averted. I just wanted anyone reading this and hopefull to please refer to the cardinal rule above all else...when your gut tells you somethings off...first run a mile in the opposite direction! then take 5 mins to rethink and re evaluate everything; and dont be afraid to ask for advice from anyone you think may help. Its what i did. Guess it was a game of chicken and they blinked first. Todays interconnected world offers many opportunities and equal measures of perils. please be careful I am very thankful i found this site. thank you so much for your input and help. still hopefull but ever cautious. Hi!

Thanks so much for your response.
It means a lot to me. Also, for those who have been following. I thought i’d give fate a chance or for the sake of calling their bluff, and therefore got prepared for the audition and waited on skype, and waited some more. No one turned up. Now I could argue that something came up or my phone had decided to act at up at the same time so there was no final confirmation. But i had left messages on skype and text messages on the numbers so they i was there.
Im just relieved nothing wierd happened. Perhaps it was an opportunity missed though im more inclined to believe a disaster averted.
I just wanted anyone reading this and hopefull to please refer to the cardinal rule above all else…when your gut tells you somethings off…first run a mile in the opposite direction! then take 5 mins to rethink and re evaluate everything; and dont be afraid to ask for advice from anyone you think may help.
Its what i did. Guess it was a game of chicken and they blinked first.

Todays interconnected world offers many opportunities and equal measures of perils. please be careful
I am very thankful i found this site. thank you so much for your input and help.

still hopefull but ever cautious.

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