What: ExploreTalent is an expensive (and likely useless) pay-to-play acting agency
Expected pay: none
Husl $core: $
Commissions & Fees: $49.95 per month
Where: National
Requirements: Be star-struck and gullible
Review:
Normally we wouldn’t even bother with a site like ExploreTalent because YOU pay THEM for the opportunity to MAYBE find a job. That’s not a legitimate money-making opportunity in our book.
But people may imagine that ExploreTalent could give them a way to break into acting. So, here’s the skinny on real acting jobs: Auditions are free. Agents don’t charge you until and unless they find you work. But if you sign up with Explore Talent, you’ll pay some big bucks before you ever land a part — and you may never land a part.
ExploreTalent’s fees from their Terms of Service: The current applicable charge is $49.95 per month. Also currently available are discounted prepaid packages as follows: Pro Talent packages: US$39.73 per month, US$99.73 per 3 months, US $188.73 per 6 months, US $288.73 per 12 months.
If you want a “Featured Talent” package, it’s an extra $19.95 per month.
$ideHusl doesn’t have a zero Husl$core ranking, but this site makes me wish we did.
Recommendations:
If you’re anxious to break into acting, start reading Playbill. Playbill also has a nice job board.
Get involved in community theater; take acting classes at your local community college; go to free auditions.
You may also want to sign up for a free profile on Actor’s Access.
What their users say:
“Please do not give ExploreTalent your money! This is a complete scam! I just wanted to let you all know that I have been in 1 movie ( follow me ) and 2 tv shows (bunk’d and Jessie) and from a person with experience .. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR AUDITIONS! All auditions for movies, tv shows, modeling, etc. Are always free :)”
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