Getting started

• What type of artists do we represent?
  Rockcliffes Talent represents the underrepresented talent in film, television, commercials and print.

• Does Rockcliffes talents represent background talent?
  Rockcliffes Talent is a Principal Agency. We do not actively seek or submit for background work.

• Does Rockcliffes Talent charge any fees?
  Rockcliffes Talent has an annual admin fee. Outside of the annual fee, there are costs involved to get talent on platforms to submit for auditions. Casting Workbook, headshots and a ring light 21” or more in diameter are the three main costs to getting started.

Join us

• Join Our Roster

• Actors Access

• Casting Workbook

• Casting Networks

• Sizing Chart Kids/Boys

• Sizing Chart Kids/Girls

Be in the know

• IPA Rates

• Talent IPA

• National Commercial Agreement

• Child Performers | Ministry of Labour

• Child Performers & Parents | ACTRA Toronto

• Info for Parents of Child Performers

Coaching and training

• Second City

• Lewis Baumander

• Armstrong Acting Studios

• Improv Your Acting

Headshots

What to expect

• This may be your first audition or your tenth audition whether you are a rookie or veteran it is important to know what to expect when auditioning.

• Always read your email thoroughly.

• Dress to match the scene
  No logos
  No buzzing clothes such as striped shirts

• Ensure you’ve memorized your lines if you have any

• Read the breakdown or script even if you don’t have lines to get an idea of what the scene is about

• Be confident but more importantly be yourself. You are creating the scene. The breakdown/script is the skelton, you need to provide the body. Give life to the scene.

  
  Auditions have morphed into Self-tapes

• Be sure to know what you are auditioning for and the role.

• Have a ring light 21” or more in diameter for adequate lighting.

• Self-tape with a background free of clutter and distractions.

• Know your measurements for commercials.

• Always fill out the info sheet for each audition