PREVIEW: How To Get Signed By Simon & How Talent Agency - With Senior Agent Tabitha Porter!
Jun 09, 2025*Act On This members get access to the FULL 2.5 HOUR recording of this feature, in BOTH video and audio-only formats. CLICK HERE to grab your PREMIUM membership NOW!
Top UK acting agency Simon & How have been representing actors at the forefront of TV, film & theatre for over 20 years!
The agency's mission has always been to create a positive, exciting place that talent can call home - and they’re passionate about diversity and inclusivity too.
In this 2.5 HOUR member-only mastermind, senior agent Tabitha Porter pulls back the curtain on the agency's operations, explains EXACTLY what YOU need to do in order to get signed, how to work with your agent to land more auditions than EVER before - and members of Act On This jump on camera for some 1-2-1 coaching too!
During the broadcast, we discuss:
- Why the 2025/ 2026 TV industry is busy, busy, BUSY!
- Tabitha's journey to becoming an agent.
- Joining 'Simon & How' in 2018.
- The ethos and values of the agency.
- The 15 people, who make up the 'Simon & How' team.
- Every agent - and what they're like.
- Tabitha's client list - and why she only wants to work with nice people.
- 3 of Tabitha's clients - and what made her sign them?
- Spotlight profile hacks that can really make you stand out.
- Why it's important to level up your self-tape game.
- Signing actors who reach out via email.
- What Tabitha needs from you if you are emailing her.
- Why no 2 actors are ever the SAME.
- Tabitha's taste on showreels - and what to send her if you don't have one yet.
- What to say in an email if you're looking to change agents.
- The questions you should ALWAYS ask in an agent meeting.
- How Tabitha works with her clients when they're not getting auditions.
- Knowing when it's time to leave your agent.
- Why it doesn't matter if you're not on Spotlight yet.
- What to do if you feel you're letting your agent down.
- Navigating auditions with a full-time day job.
- The ONE thing Tabitha wants EVERY actor to know.
- And MUCH MUCH more!
Need a GREAT agent?
Hit 'play' NOW!
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