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How to find an entertainment agent.
The talent agencies, casting platforms, and roster-ready submission tools variety performers — mentalists, fire performers, aerialists, and specialty acts — use to get represented.
Specialty and variety acts are some of the most-requested talent for corporate, cruise, and theme-park work — but most agencies aren't actively scouting. You have to find them, submit a clean package, and follow up like a professional.
This page collects the agencies, casting platforms, and roster directories that sign variety performers, plus the press kit, reel, and contract tools agents want to see before adding you to their roster.
Browse the catalog, grab the free templates, or sign up for the newsletter to get new agency openings and specialty-act casting calls each week.
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Gigulator — Entertainer Rate Calculator
Interactive pricing tool — what should you actually charge?
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Giggly
Real-time availability + a sharable one-sheet for buyers.
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ScheddyMe
Integrated reminder system that calls and texts you so you never miss an important event on your calendar.
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Online Rider Generator
Professional technical and hospitality riders in minutes.
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Online Stage Plot Generator
Drag-and-drop stage plots that crews actually understand.
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Entertainer Website Audit & Optimization Guide
A 30+ point checklist to evaluate and optimize your entertainer website.
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ChatGPT Prompt Pack for Entertainers
Battle-tested prompts for outreach, bios, and pitches.
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Altus Entertainment
Full-service booking agency for corporate, private, and headline events.
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The Bash
Self-serve marketplace where event planners search and book entertainers directly. Listing fees apply.
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GigSalad
Marketplace for performers, speakers, and event services. Membership/listing fees apply.
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FAQ
Questions for variety performers ask
- How do I get on a talent agency roster?
- Send a short personalized email, a 60–90 second reel, and a one-sheet EPK with rates and rider. Follow up once after 2 weeks. Most signings happen because the agent already has a request your act fits.
- Are variety acts usually exclusive with an agency?
- Non-exclusive is the norm. Exclusivity only makes sense when an agency is guaranteeing a volume of high-paying work — cruise contracts, theme park residencies, or recurring corporate tours.
- What kills a variety act submission fastest?
- Vertical phone-video reels, no clear price range, no rider or technical needs document, and missing insurance info. Any one of those signals 'not ready for corporate work.'
- Do cruise lines and theme parks book through agencies?
- Almost always. Royal Caribbean, Disney, Universal, and the major cruise lines work through a small set of specialty-act agencies. The catalog lists the ones currently casting.