Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was originally established in 1681 when Charles II of England provided William Pen a charter to create what was to be Pennsylvania colony. Even though William Penn was given a charter, he decided to purchase the land from the local Native American tribe to ensure peace within the newly founded area. Since its establishment, Philadelphia has become the largest city in Pennsylvania and currently has a booming entertainment industry. If you are an actor seeking to establish your career, signing up with a Philadelphia talent agency will provide you with the contacts and opportunities to turn your passion into a career. Below I have outlined the top talent agencies in Philadelphia; however, new agencies are continually opening their doors so keep in mind this list is subject to change.
Greer Lange:
The Greer Lange Model and Talent Agency claims to be the premier agency in the Philadelphia area, and it is a fully franchised agency with SAG (Screen Actors Guild), AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) and AEA (Actor’s Equity Association). Thus, union and non-union actors are eligible for representation. Since opening their doors in 1986, the Greer Lange Talent Agency has developed a reputation as representing some of the most talented performers in the tri-state area.
How to Submit:
To submit your materials to the Greer Lange Talent Agency, navigate your web browser to their website (www.greerlange.com) and apply online. Upon publication, this Philadelphia talent agency does not accept hardcopy submissions, thus to apply you must have a digital copy of your headshot, resume and photographs. Check their website before applying to ensure their submission policy hasn’t changed.
Greer Lange
3 Bala Plaza West, Suite 201
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
Phone: 610-747-0300
http://www.greerlange.com
Reinhard Model and Talent Agency:
The Reinhard Model and Talent Agency was founded in 1977, and it quickly gained attention as its roster of talent continually booked gigs. The primary focus of this Philadelphia talent agency is on fashion, commercial print, runway and television. The agency has a full women’s fashion, men’s fashion and children’s division; making this Philadelphia talent agency a beacon for a variety of talent. The Reinhard Model and Talent Agency is a fully licensed agency and franchised with SAG, AFTRA and AEA.
How to Submit:
The Reinhard Model and Talent Agency hosts an open call (does not require an appointment) for male and female models every Wednesday morning from 10:00am to 10:45am. Review the male and female model requirements on their website to ensure you fit the agencies needs. Children and actors must submit their headshot and resume through standard mail — upon publication, The Reinhard Model and Talent Agency does not accept email submissions.
The Reinhard Model and Talent Agency
2021 Arch Street, Suite 400
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-567-2000
http://www.reinhardagency.com