Episode 162: Interview with Commercial Agent Stacye Mayer

About Stacye:  After an illustrious career at Paradigm Talent Agency where Stacye Mayer has represented a diverse roster of actors she recently celebrated a successful year at Webb Sweeney Murphy talent (WSM). Over the expanse of her career, she’s been part of the discovery & accomplishments of many actors’ careers. The list of numerous commercials she’s booked is endless but know that she’s collaborated creatively on many national campaigns, regional spots like state lotteries; as well as a long list of ads produced just for social/digital media. More recently she’s giving those with a good mic and an in-home studio an opportunity in the VoiceOver space as well. Stacye is constantly looking to expand her commercial roster and cultivate new talent to reach their fame in this industry! It’s the agent's job to introduce you to the Casting Director. Once you make that connection, if you are doing callbacks, you are doing it right. It’s important that the casting directors know what they are getting when you walk in the room! Stayce reads the resume from the bottom up. Training is KEY! Make sure your special skills are something you can do the next morning. You have to be honest with your team! You saying no does not make me not want to work with you. Union vs Non-Union-- 70% non-union these days. PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR CONFLICTS.