Local Utah Actor starring in ABC’s “What Would You Do” this Friday March 2nd 2012 at 8:00pm!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Salt Lake City, Utah, USA 2-29-12

Yes there are many major projects that film in Utah! Park City, Utah resident and Craze Agency’s Dr.Randall Malin, will be starring as the Homophobic parent in this Fridays episode of ABC’s “What Would You Do”.

Dr. Malin beat out dozens of excellent Utah actors for the role.

ABC News 'What Would You Do?' is the innovative show that uses actors and hidden cameras to create compelling dilemmas - and then captures how people react. Over five seasons it has attracted more 18 to 49-year-old viewers than any other newsmagazine. 

This season's premiere was the number one show on Friday night. WWYD has won awards from the Chicago International Television Festival, and the Avon Foundation’s 2006 Voice of Change Award for exposing “injustice and wrongdoing against women." The Columbia Journalism Review has praised the program as a 'Candid Camera of ethics'.

When you think no one is watching... do you do the right thing? Their hidden cameras capture real people reacting to some of life's most interesting dilemmas. WWYD is hosted by John Quinones.

A few of Randall’s credits include the film “Imagine” Starring Scott Wolf and Tom Amandes, Host of Designing Spaces and the star of the Check City Commercials as “The Professor”. Check City will run their commercials during the program.

To Book Randall Malin call Troy Lee at the Craze Agency 801-438-0067 or go to http://www.crazeagency.com

Craze Agency is a Utah Talent Agency established in 1999 and located at 9176 S. 300 W. Sandy, Utah 84070

Email address is bookings@crazeagency.com

ENDS

New Craze Agency Casting calls and auditions

Boise auditions "An Evening of One Acts", directed by Wendy Koeppl. 2pm in the theater greenroom. Needed are 3 women over 70, 1 woman in her 50's, 2 women in their 20's or 30's, 1 man in his 20's, 1 man in his 40's, 1 man in his 50's or 60's, and 1 person to play a police officer.. No preparation or appointment necessary.

ALL CRAZE MARKETS!!!
A new TV series is casting. Project description: "We are seeking a female owner or manager with a larger then life personality who is passionate about her business, but knows how to work hard and play hard too. If you're a confident, outgoing, business owner who would like the opportunity to potentially have a TV show based around you and your business, please contact the casting director ASAP." Casting across the U.S.
Seeking—Business Owners: females, 18+, passionate.

SO. UTAH AND VEGAS AUDITIONS PAYING!!!!
seeking talent for the 2012 Cirque de la Mer show at SeaWorld San Diego. Dan Justman, show mgr. Training & rehearsals begin early April 2012; show runs through mid-Aug. 2012 in San Diego, CA.

Seeking—Male Acrobat: Chinese poles, tramp wall, choreographed acrobatics, character work, and water entries; Female Acro-Aerialist: Chinese poles, aerial tissue/silks...See More

UTAH- EXTRA WORK
I am in need of extras for three shoot dates for my feature-length film! Come one, come all!

Utah-Auditions for Pioneer Theatre Company’s 2011-2012 season finale musical, Man of La Mancha, and time will be announced to auditioners who are called back after the first audition.

ALL CRAZE MARKETS- SEEKING KID DANCERS!!
Bryan Stinson Casting is casting My Kid Can Dance, "the ultimate kid's solo dance competition where someone will be named best kid dancer in America and win a large cash prize. Kids selected will be judged by a celebrity panel, trained by top choreographers, and will compete in front of millions on national TV. Are you a dance mom and actively involved in your kids dance career? Is your kid fiercely competitive and at the top of their game? As a parent
Seeking—Kid Dancers: 12 and under; Dance Moms. Note: Kids from all styles of dance are encouraged to apply.

All Craze Markets-Kids and Families Please let Craze know if the cast you .
A great opportunity to receive a free product and appear in a national television commercial for the Primo Water Dispenser.
Participants will receive a free Primo Water Dispenser ($200 value) for their family to keep.

·  TWIN FALLS AUDITIONS
Magic Valley’s Got Talent — a church-sponsored competition showcasing local performers in two live shows — in 2012 will offer $3,000 in cash to the first-place act.
Organizers promise $1,500 for second place, $500 for third, $300 for fourth and $200 for fifth.

‎(UTAH) BLIND DATE AUDITIONS
Make a ‘Blind Date’
The Covey Center for the Arts will hold auditions for “Blind Date.” Neededare one man and one woman 18-25, one 35-year-old man and one 35-year-old woman.

UTAH UVU THEATRE AUDITIONS!!!
OPEN AUDITIONS:
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR

(UTAH) MODELS NEEDED!!
CRAZE AGENCY MODELS!!
BUILD UP YOUR PORTFOLIOS!
LADIES ages 17-30 size 2 to 4 and 5'8" or taller come

‎(GRAND JUNCTION) AUDITIONS!!
Youth Theater Project Auditions for "101 Dalmatians" Ages 5-7 sign up only between 5:00-6:00 (no audition necessary) Ages 8+ 6:00-7:00 p.m. Creative Avenues, 128 S. 5th Street *download audition packet to bring with you - 360 Dance Theater Company Auditions for "N: Motion"

‎(So.UTAH AND VEGAS) FASHION AND HAIR SHOW!!! PAYING!!
Casting the Redken & Pureology Fashion/Hair Show. Evarardo Salas, casting dir. How much cut or styling done is determined between models & artists. Prep dates will be Jan. 6 or 7, 2012; shows are Jan. 8-10, 2012 in Las Vegas, NV.
Seeking—Models: females, 16-35, sizes 0-6, any ethnicity, any height, all hair colors (blonde, brown, red, copper, grey, partial grey) and textures, but no weaves, wigs, extensions, braids or relaxed hair.
Auditions will be held Jan. 5, 6 p.m.

Boise Little Theater auditions "An Evening of One Acts", directed by Wendy Koeppl. 2pm in the theater greenroom. Needed are 3 women over 70, 1 woman in her 50's, 2 women in their 20's or 30's, 1 man in his 20's, 1 man in his 40's, 1 man in his 50's or 60's, and 1 person to play a police officer..

ALL CRAZE MARKETS!! BIG OPPORTUNITY!
Male or female. If you are selected, pilot will be shot over four days in Nevada and Florida. Pays 1k per day and all travel etc. expenses. This is a reality show you would be interviewing tough people in tough situations. Judges, people in jail, press people. You would need to ask the tough questions and not back down. ANY experience with the courts, law or police would be helpful. Will ask you for home video audition . Need not be union for pilot.

ALL CRAZE MARKETS!!!! PAYING!
DIY HANDYMAN (AND HANDYWOMAN) WANTED FOR HGTV!
All American Handyman, HGTV's exciting reality competition series is searching NATIONWIDE for men and women of ALL ETHNICITIES, 18 yrs and older, who have awesome DIY skills for season 3 of the hit TV series.

(UTAH) AUDITIONS
Looking for a talent for a project: a non profit, student project, doing a commercial about bikes or the use of bikes in Utah.
Auditions: Dec. 09, 2011
Time: 10 AM~1 PM
Shooting: Dec. 10, 2011
...See More

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Utah-Huge new movie called 12 dogs of Christmas Directed by Keith Merrill.
It will shoot in March but we are casting 99% of the film out of Utah,
So we need to start seeing people immediately for these bigger roles the producer and director will be in town next week for callbacks.
The film is Sag regular budget
This is just a prelim breakdown for the bigger roles,
There is about 39 speaking/Singing roles in this,
So if someone doesn't fit for these roles there will be more.
EMMA
FEMALE-CAUCASIAN-Preferably 18 (to play 15) – Blond, Lead role.Needs to be blonde or willing to go blonde, Must be your best actresses.
MIKE
MALE-CAUCASION–Preferably 18 (to play 15) ALISHA FEMALE-CAUCASIAN-Preferably 18 (to play 15) – Emma's “Brainy girl”friend, all about the performing arts. Major Supporting role
WALKERMALE-CAUCASION–Preferably 18 (to play 16) – Muscular, well-cut. Major Supporting role.
FINNEAS JAMESMALE-CAUCASIAN-(40ish) Tall. Striking. Fashionable. Speaks kindly. Lead role.
CONNERMALE-CAUCASIAN-Preferably 18 (to play 15) – Alisha's boyfriend, plays basketball. Supporting
CLANCEYMALE-CAUCASIAN-32 Town Police Officer. Supporting
MUGGSMALE-CAUCASIAN-Preferably 18 (to play 15) – Friend of Walker and Conner, plays basketball.
HENCHERMALE-CAUCASIAN-(30) Wiry, woodsy. Supporting

UTAH-WRONG MEMORIES AUDITION!!!! Various ages ASAP
Entasis Films and Fade-In Pictures are working on a brand new project called Wrong memories. We are still working on casting people NON PAYING GIG- But excellent on resume! We need the following roles filled:
AMY 19 - 25 Sharon's neighbour, Hunter family friend Episode 2 Nosy, inother people's business. Wants to be friends with Sharon, but Sharon hates her.
DANIEL 30's Inspector for the Police Department. He's the lead investigator who works with the characters directly. Friendly but serious. Doesn't laugh or smile much. Takes his job very seriously.
FATHER 25 - 30 Father to Jason, Sharon and David. (Possible to look in 40's if make-up)
HANNAH 20 Beautiful, Popular girl. Episode 3
HELEN 45 - 50 mom.
JACOB 23 David's cousin. They are close because they grew up together. Big time partier. Happy all the time. Easily distracted, especially by girls.
JASON 26 Oldest of the Hunter kids. Was 10 when his parents were killed. Proffesor of Math at the College. Serious and reliable. Takes on the role of dad. Very protective of his family and loving. He's afraid to have kids. He still has nightmares about the night his parents were killed and of current killings.
JORDAN 20-22 Dating Sam. Friends with Mary Spade. Bubbly, little bit ditzy.
JUDY 20's Waitress in the dinner. (Prefferably Black). She's a great help to detectives, because she sees everything and notices everything.
KAREN 21 Jacob's sister, Went to St.Petersburg as exchange student, speaks little russian (need to be able to learn russian). Has a boyfriend from Russia coming visiting to the US
MOTHER 25-30 Mother of Jason, David and Sharon (Possible to look in 40's if make-up)
RICK 45-55 Uncle to Jason David, and Sharon. Raised them when their parents died. Was sexually abusive to Sharon but never caught. Quiet but controlling. Very nice to David and Jason. LIkes to get his way. Bad listener.
THIEF #1 - Thief that kills parents (Woman) - Come back in possible Season 2
THIEF #2 - Thief that kills parents (Killer)
THIEF #3 - Thief that kills parents (Thomas Rose)
TOM 50's Thomas Rose Detective, quiet, smart and knows things, refflective. One of the thiefs from the parents house. (Thief #3)
THOMAS 45-50 Dad to Mary Spade.
CHILDREN We need children

UTAH- TRADESHOW REP NEEDED PAYING ASAP!!!
PAYING $16.00 HOURLY
Brand:
Allied Feather and Down
Event / Name of Promotion:
Outdoorsy Tradeshow Reps
Dates / Times:
Wed 01/18/12 12:00pm-3:00pm(Date may change)
Thu 01/19/12 9:00am-6:00pm
Fri 01/20/12 9:00am-6:00pm
Sat 01/21/12 9:00am-6:00pm
Sun 01/22/12 9:00am-3:00pm
(You must be able to work all dates and times)
Location:
Salt Lake CIty, UT

Boise paying -auditions for "Gnatman", a musical melodrama parody directed by Larry Dennis. 1:30pm at the

Boise- auditions "Skin Deep". Directed by Joseph Wright. Needed are 2 men and 2 women in their mid-30's to late 40's. 2pm each day,

 (UTAH/IDAHO) THEATRE AUDITIONS!!!!
The Utah/Idaho Performing Arts Company will be holding auditions for 'The Taming of the Shrew' on Saturday, January 14, 2012 from 1:00-6:00pm at Draper Historic Theatre, 12366 South 900 East, Draper, UT 84020. Callbacks are Tuesday, January 17 from 6:00-10:00pm. Jesse Peery will be directing. The production will run May 4-12, 2012. Rehearsals will begin Marc...See More

ALL CRAZE MARKETS!!
Crystal Cruises is accepting submissions. Performances run Apr. - ongoing aboard six-star Crystal Cruises.
A comprehensive, paid rehearsal period, travel, and lodging provided.

SPOKANE- AUDITIONS
Auditions for “The Secret Lives of Girls”
This production delivers a strong, anti-bullying message, and will be directed by Noma Hunter. Based upon interviews with girls on the giving and receiving end of bullying, “The Secret Life of Girls” also dramatizes how bullying behaviors are facilitated by technologies such as cell phones, e-mail, chat rooms and instant messaging. Performance Dates: Feb 15 and Feb 17. Cast: Seven girls age 12 -18 and three women 30’s to 40’s (old enough to be mothers of the girls.)

SO. UTAH AND VEGAS AGES 10-18
NV, ON WITH THE SHOW LAS VEGAS
On With The Show Las Vegas (OWTS), the first performing youth Glee Club in Las Vegas, is casting. Armi Abiera, artistic dir. Upcoming performances include House of Blues, AFAN Walk, and Race for the Cure. Rehearses at Studio One's Summerlin Dance Academy in Las Vegas, NV.Seeking─Vocalists: males and females, 10-18,

ST.GEORGE AUDITIONS!! auditions for "Anything Goes," to be produced by the Hurricane Valley Theatrical Company in Hurricane. HVTC is a newer theater company, having done three full-scale musicals and several children's shows in the last two years. Their most recent production was "The Taffetas" in November. We are now casting our spring production of "Anything Goes," which will run for two weeks in mid-late April.
For your convenience, there will be two separate auditions. You can choose your preferred time.
Saturday, January 7, 2012

Here are some important tips that can really help your modeling and talent agency help you!

Here are some important tips that can really help your modeling and talent agency help you!

When you are booked for a job often you will not hear from the client until the night before on the details of the job. This happens a lot because often they do not know exact times until they finish the previous days shooting.
Trust your agent, that if they contact us we will let you know ASAP! Please make sure to keep you phone close and check your email.
You need to be patient and understand it is not that they are not organized but that things don't always go perfect because of so many variables they have to deal with.
This is just part of the business but if you are patient things usually work out.
We never want there to be rescheduling or date conflicts but it is out of our hands when it comes to this area.

Do not call you agent after each audition asking if you were hired or have received a call back. The agent will immediately call or email you once we are notified if they want to book you.
Sometimes it can take a few days for the clients to book the talent sometimes many months so always keep your sides just in case. If we let every person know when they did not receive a part all we would have time for is contacting our talent and we would never find new jobs or be able to book the jobs we are doing at that time.

Many National and some local Clients take more than 30 days time to pay you, even when your agent bills them with a 30 day voucher.
We hate it as bad as you do, (we all have bills to pay). Often they have 2-4 clients they bill to get you paid (art directors, photographers, ad agencies, the actual client), so it can take sometimes 60-90 days.
We will do everything in their power to collect, but it has always been that way and it will probably never change with the big national companies. They know they get a lot of people work so if you harass them too much the client will just use someone else or another agency.
We will do everything in our power to get you your hard earned money and our success rate is over $98 Percent! Remember we will email you the day the check clears so you can pick it up. Please don't bug us because it does no good, we have a great billing system and stay on top of all our invoices.

If a client asks you what your rate is, say, "call my agent" or you can call your agent and let them know and we will negotiate it for you and get legal contracts for you. That is our profession and we will make sure to get documents signed if needed and get you the best rate possible for that type of project in our market. Usually clients that do not want to initially go through agents will either never pay or low ball you or work in a very unprofessional manner. If there budget is small we still know how to get the most money possible for you. Also you are responsible to let the agency know about these projects and pay your commission.

Our goal is to help nurture and establish you in our markets so that we both can have a fantastic long term relationship and continue to grow. We hope this helps you to understand the business a little better
If you need more information you can call Craze Agency at 801-438-0067 or go online to
www.crazeagency.com

Models and Actors advice to further your career from Craze Agency

When we get complaints from hiring clients or if a talent does not perform well it's usually because they have not practiced or read this information.
1-Please do not go out or submit for on an audition unless we have approved your headshot, portfolio and resume that you will be using.

2-Before going to a job or audition please make 100% sure you know the address and directions. If at all possible go the day before or very early. You cannot be late or panicky. We often get calls when we are not open or last minute calls of talent forgetting the address or lost and usually it is too late to help! First impressions are so very important in this industry.

3-When you are auditioning in front of a camera and are asked to slate , wait for them to say slate or action or camera rolling then look directly into the camera and say “Hello my name is (first and last name) ____________________.
(Please do not rush it, sound confidant and give them a sincere smile). If you would like to (but not mandatory) you can also say I am represented by the Craze Agency and I am auditioning for the role of (example) Mary. If you are under 18 say your age.
(If they ask you any questions on camera just listen to them and answer them confidently). After you have slated you then read your scene to the reader NOT THE CAMERA! (If you are not 100% sure of yourself please attend a class the next time Craze President Troy Lee is offering them, I guarantee you it will help immensely).
4- When you are booked for any job, write down the director, producer, casting director, TV Network etc. You need this information for your resume. Talent will often call Craze a few months after the project and seek the info. It is hard for us to remember every detail because we literally book thousands of different jobs. Remember name of the part or character you played. (If it was extra work you must put that in a separate Extra category not acting). Always update your resume the day you do the project and get us copies. You would not believe the amount of work people lose out on because their resumes are not updated or we do not have any and they are not updated on our database.

This also applies to getting copies or tearsheets from clients for your own personal portfolio. Again talent will often call Craze a few months after the project asking for a copy. Often times clients will move on to their next project as well as Craze. We are constantly working to get you new and exciting opportunities.


5- To insure payment when you are booked on jobs that are SAG film projects, please remember to bring appropriate ID and fill out all forms legibly and correctly. Keep a copy. Also keep track of the dates you work the name of the client and what the job was just in case.
If it is not a SAG project Craze agency will generally bill the client and we will contact you when they have paid.

6- Keep your look close to the agency approved photos we use to promote you or you must update the photos. Clients really get upset when you do not match your photo or if we send you out to meet them and you have gained or lost weight, have longer hair or a different color of hair, etc. We could lose that client permanently. The reason you have photos is so they know exactly what you look like. This is why we refer you to photographers that understand this. Don't think you can just get by, because a legitimate agency cannot promote you without the correct photos. Also do not use a different photo than we suggest because you like it better. We know what is appropriate for you, this is our job. Some actors have seen other actors with different agencies use photocopies or poor quality headshots and say to us “they were able to get the audition with a photocopy so why is it a big deal”. The reason it is a big deal is because chances are that photo will go directly into the client’s garbage can and that person will be thought of as an amateur. Also, that talent and or agency does not realize they have probably missed out on numerous auditions because in this business first impression is everything!

7- Never ever say a negative word among fellow actors or models or clients! Even about other agencies. It never helps you or us in the long run! Let's all take the high road even though many people and agencies don't. It is better to not say anything unless it is positive. It always catches up with people. Sometimes it really is irritating to hear others bad mouth or say unsubstantiated comments about you, the clients or us, but those people usually burn enough bridges over time and end up out of the industry.

8- A successful Modeling and Acting career is like any other career, it takes time, persistence, dedication, knowledge, skill and patience! We work with almost every major client in our region. We do everything in our power to represent each and every one of you effectively. Sometimes there are not any opportunities that your look and skill level match, other times you will be too busy to do everything offered. Try to be well rounded, you will receive many more bookings. We do everything in our power to get you booked.

9- Many National Clients will take their sweet time to pay you and us, even when we bill them with a 30-60 day voucher. We hate it as bad as you do (we all have bills to pay). We will do everything in our power to collect but it has always been that way and will probably never change with the some of the big national companies and even some local companies. They know they get a lot of people work so if you harass them too much the client will just use someone else next time. Many times the specific client that pays you the talent, has to first bill one or two other clients for them to get paid, and many times each of those clients are on a 30-day voucher. Unfortunately it is the agency and talent that are paid last. It has always been that way. Trust us; you will be paid as soon as possible!!! If you cannot work under their system do not accept the job. Usually the Major Films do not take more than 30 days. Talent that threatens us will not be sent out again, because it is out of our control. Please remember we are not the ones paying you to do the job. We do promise to do everything we can to help; we all want to get paid for our efforts.

10- Do not accept an audition unless you are 100% sure you can make it and be on time. Usually we are limited in the time slots we have and we do not have time to replace you. We also give the casting director a list the night before. It is too hard the next day of the audition for us to schedule someone else with them. They just figure you are unreliable. We always hear back from them! If you do not show up on time to auditions we cannot represent you.

11- When we post castings with age ranges for example 19-24 years old that usually means the client wants a 22 year old. Only respond if you fit the profile closely. Do not respond with things like I am 29 or 16 but I look much younger or older. Sometimes we get talent that say things like I have been told I can play much younger or older. Sometimes this is may be true but trust our judgment, we know what you can play, we would be crazy not to send you if you fit the description and the client would allow us to do so. Some jobs have an 18 and up age category if it says that do not respond if you are less than 18 years of age. They will not hire you.

12-Remember if you are difficult or bothersome for us to work with we will definitely not send you to meet our clients. All it takes is one bad experience and we can lose a valuable client we have worked years to land.

13- No matter how you feel inside at the time of an audition, you must portray self-confidence when you are interviewed. Clients never hire people who let them know they are new at this or who are not a polished finished product. You just cannot have excuses if you expect to be successful at this.

14- Do not show it or be shocked if the audition is not what you visualized. It usually isn’t the way you think it is going to be. There is not one set way every client auditions! A pro expects it to always be different and is ready to make quick on the spot adjustments. The pro does not mind if it is a tough audition because they know the amateur will let it affect them. Half of success in this business is being very adaptable on the fly. That is why it often takes continual training and experience to book the larger higher paying projects. The more prepared you are the less likely things will throw you off.

15- Just have fun with this business. Clients love to be around smiling, funny, happy people. Many actors, models get too serious when they audition because they feel the pressure. It then shows up to the clients. You need to make the clients feel comfortable with you. Enjoy the journey; often it’s better than the final result!

16- If a client contacts you personally, asks you your rate or would like to book you say, “Call my agent at the Craze Agency”, or let Craze know and we will contact them and work out the deal.
That is our job and we will make sure to get documents signed if needed and get you the best rate possible for that type of project. We know what you are worth in the market! Usually the clients that do not want to initially go through agents or behind our backs will either never pay or low ball you or work in an unprofessional manner. Plus you are responsible to let the agency know about these projects anyway. If we hear about it though the grapevine we will stop prompting you. We are here to be your Acting, Modeling and Extra agent and will take care of you!

17-Try to read your Craze casting site at least twice a day if not more!!!!
Many projects are last minute or only a day's notice. Some are on a first come first serve basis. Become very familiar with computers almost everyone in our industry is going that way. Read the casting call carefully, we receive tons of calls and emails asking questions that are answered on the casting call. We let you know as much info. As we have on each call. Sometimes we receive emails from talent like this. "I have been receiving tons of castings but recently have not received any I fit, please find me work! This will not help us help you! We cannot create new jobs out of thin air. We are relentless in our pursuit of work because we want to make money too!! If we have not talked to you or emailed you anything that you fit be patient or occasionally remind us that you are willing and available. Also please only ask questions that are absolutely important. We receive 100’s of emails and want to spend our time finding and negotiating you work! Use common sense. Occasionally we get the comment that talent only wants us to send them audition notices that they fit. There are many reasons why we cannot do this (trust us; it is not feasible with our time constraints).
Just delete them.

18-When we give you advice it is based on our wisdom from well over 25 years of 9-10 hours per day working with tens of thousands of good and bad hiring clients and talents. We thoroughly understand what is needed for the local, national and international markets and your specific talents in those markets and the budgets that you and the clients have and the ability to maximize all of these things. For some reason some talent think they know more than we do and always do it the hard way. Or they will take the advice from a couple of people who work in only one of the 100's of areas we promote in. It never works and we both then become frustrated! Yes you should use your best-educated judgment in the final analysis but trust our expertise. I would never tell a doctor how to treat and diagnose me, or an airline pilot how to fly the plane. Let us do our job; it will pay off for you in the future!

19- We have your best interest in mind and appreciate your hard work, loyalty and referrals. We are going to continue to grow and are always trying our best to improve and serve you better. We believe we have the most efficient and organized system out there, and will continue to work hard to assist you. Sometimes we know some talent would like us to spend more time visiting or talking with them on the phone etc., we want to spend our time finding you jobs and then assisting and negotiating them successfully. We want a long lasting, positive relationship and hope for nothing but the best for you! We really appreciate the opportunity to represent you and take the job seriously.

Sincerely,
Troy Lee
CEO Craze Agency

Here are some important tips that can really help us to help you!

When booked for a job, often the talent stress out because they do not hear from the client or Craze until the night before on the details of the job. This happens a lot because in many situations they do not know exact times until they finish the previous days shooting.
Trust us, if they contact us we will let you know ASAP! Please make sure to keep your phone close and check your email. Please be patient and understand it is not that they are not organized but that things don't always go perfect because of so many variables they have to deal with.

This is just part of the business but if you are patient things usually work out.
Craze never wants there to be rescheduling or date conflicts but it is out of our hands when it comes to this area.

Do not call your Agent after each audition asking if you were hired or have received a call back. The Agent will immediately call or email you once we are notified if they want to book you.
Sometimes it can take a few days for the clients to book the talent sometimes many months so always keep your sides just in case. There are times when we are working on dozens of projects and waiting on hundreds of possible bookings. If we let every person know when they did not receive a part all we would have time for is contacting our talent and we would never find new jobs or be able to book the jobs we are doing at that time.

Many National and some local Clients take more than 30 days time to pay you, even when your agent bills them with a 30 day voucher.
We hate it as bad as you do, (we all have bills to pay). Often they have 2-4 clients they bill to get you paid (art directors, photographers, ad agencies, casting directors or the actual client), so it can take sometimes 60-90 days or more.

We will do everything in our power to collect, but it has always been that way and it will probably never change with the big national companies. Clients are aware they get a lot of people work so if you or Craze harasses them too much the client will just use someone else or another agency.

We want to get you your hard earned money and our success rate is over 98 Percent! Remember, we will email you the day the check clears so you can pick it up. Please don't bug us because it does no good, we have a great billing system and stay on top of all our invoices.

If a client asks you what your rate is, say, "call my agent" or you can call Craze and let us know and we will negotiate it for you and get legal contracts for you. That is our profession and we will make sure to get documents signed if needed and get you the best rate possible for that type of project in our market. Usually clients that do not want to initially go through agents and deal directly with the model or actor will either never pay or low ball you or work in a very unprofessional manner. If there budget is small we still know how to get the most money possible for you. Remember, you are responsible to let the agency know about these projects and pay your commissions. It does you or us no good letting us know after you have done the project!

Our goal is to help nurture, educate and establish you in our markets so that we both can have a fantastic long term relationship and continue to grow. Generally having a successful career in our business takes time, hard work and patience. We hope this helps you to understand the business a little better.

Thanks for your loyalty and hard work,
Craze Agency

Models and Actors don't play the blame game!

As an actor or model you will be dealing with many types of hiring clients such as Photographers, Casting Directors, Art Directors, Talent Agents, Talent Managers, Film Directors, Producers, Ad Agencies, and Networks etc.
Many models and actors feel that one or all of the above is preventing their success?
Constantly the Actor, Model or Entertainer deal with a lot of unknown factors such as; why don’t things happen quicker in my career? Who is slowing down my career? Why didn’t I get the role when I performed excellently? Why am I not going out on more auditions?
In order to for you to get to where you want to go ask yourself these questions.
1-Do I need to update my pictures/resume/reel.
2-Perhaps I should go to a casting director workshop to get one-on-one time with that casting director.
3- Maybe I should ask my agency for directions on what to do next. Have I recently auditioned for my agent?
4-Maybe I need to do something different about my technique and look at what various modeling and acting classes have to offer.
5- Maybe the old hairstyle or look I have is not working now.
6-Perhaps I should be marketing myself differently.
7-Maybe I need to realize that I do not look the same as I did at 18 as I do at now and apply for the age appropriate jobs.
8-Do I truly understand how the business works?
9-Am I staying involved and proactive or am I just sitting back and waiting for things to happen?

Instead of working on the things you can control many actors and models play the blame game.
Example: That Casting Director just doesn’t really like me or, that person is just racist/sexist/ageist and unwilling take a risk, or all the clients want are tall, skinny models etc.
It's natural that we sometimes make false assumptions; it protects us when we feel weak and unable to change, whether because of financial conditions or lack of motivation.

Over the years it seems the really successful talent will take a hard look at themselves first and try not to play the blame game very often.

So have some courage and look at some of the things you can change!

Here's how to be pro-active.

Reel- Commercials, Feature Films, Student Films, Independent Films, Webisodes, Runway shows. Get a get reel of your work made with a professional reel company. Get it reviewed by your agent and get it published.

Pictures-Have your agent advise you to keep the ones you have or to get more accurate updated or flattering pictures.
Resume-Keep it updated and give it to your agent.
Coaches-- Do you need referrals to acting coaches? Ask your Talent Agent, Manager and friendly Casting Directors. How often are you practicing? Your competition is probably daily.
Casting Director Workshops-You get one-on-one time with a casting director who can tell you straight whether you're terrific or need work. You will learn their particular style that they prefer when casting talent.

Test Shoots-Build your portfolio with professional test shoots from reputable photographers. Have your agent assist you in putting together your portfolio.

For more advice call the Craze Agency 801-438-0067 or go to www.crazeagency.com