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What is a Co-operative agency?
A Co-operative agency is an actor's agency run by actors for actors. It is a network of people who are working to support one other. Therefore, a Co-operative is as good as it's members. At Rosebery we have regular networking socials, always go in numbers to see our clients in their shows and don't mind if our clients regularly call or drop in to the office.
What is the difference between a Co-operative agency and an agent?
Traditionally, being represented by an agent means that being seen is in the hands of one person. More often than not there is no input into one's career and all one can do is to wait for that call. However, being part of a Co-operative involves sharing the running operations of the agency, which enables every client to take their career into their own hands and empowers them with the opportunity to develop their career in the direction they want.
What requirements do prospective Clients have to meet?
All interested applicants must be trained actors and members of both Equity and Spotlight. Someone who can commit to the running of the agency, have a keen business mind, be encouraging towards the growth and development of other actors and enjoys working as part of a team. Marketing, finance, office and sales experience are desirable but not essential.
What commitments are required of a Rosebery Client?
Unlike most Co-operative agencies Rosebery has a full time administrator in place, which means that Clients only need to do a day in the office once a fornight unless they are working. Clients are also required to attend the monthly meeting and the Annual General Meeting unless they are working. Clients will also be required to attend ad hoc departmental meetings as well as ad hoc New Applicants days unless they are working.
What are the financial commitments at Rosebery?
Every new Client is required to pay a Provisional Member Training Fee of £100 on being taken on and then a further £100 six months later for the 'Full Member Training Fee'. A weekly contribution of £12.50 toward the Administrator's wages. 10% commission on every job regardless of medium..
How many clients are on your books?
We look after around 30 actors but our books are always open and, therefore, we are always on the look out for new Clients, especially Black, Asian, South East Asian and older actors.
What is your No-Clash policy?
As a commitment to our Clients we hold a No-Clash policy, which ensures that we will not take on more than one Client per casting bracket type (i.e. caucasian female, playing age 20s to 30s, long dark hair, young romantic lead) if there is an evident clash.
What do I do if I am interested in submitting my details?
If you have read all of the above and feel that Rosebery is right for you and you are right for Rosebery then please post us your CV, photograph and a covering letter outlining why you want to be a part of Rosebery to the address above.
We will always respond either way.
If you would like us to return any photographs or showreels please include a pre stamped SAE. Please note that we no longer accept e-mail applications due to the ongoing threat posed by computer viruses. Therefore, if you send an application by e-mail it will not be read.