New York–based Michael Katz, who has owned Michael Katz Talent Management for 15 years, feels a special kinship for actors. After all, he spent a decade as an actor himself. But wearing a manager's hat also feeds his creative needs, he says. It's certainly more satisfying than serving as an agent, a gig he held for 10 years."If the actor is the product, the talent agent the salesman, and the CD the buyer, then the manager is in research and development," Katz says. "You need business acumen, but the creativity comes with advising actors on headshots, résumés, choosing monologues and songs, creating reels, and building websites."Strictly speaking, the agent procures employment, while the manager serves as a career counselor. Today the lines are increasingly blurred, though Katz emphasizes his traditional role. The more experienced actors largely come to his attention through recommendations. He finds younger actors at the conservatory showcases.
- 3/30/2012
- by help@backstage.com (Simi Horwitz)
- backstage.com
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