Does anyone know if you have more than one casting agency?

Hello Jess, The explanation provided by 'I Audition a Lot' is correct and worth being clear about. I'm assuming though that you are actually wanting to know if an actor can, or should, have two agents. Having 2 agents is not illegal but it is unecessary and counter productive. Agents are constantly being bombarded with actors who are seeking representation. An agent chooses to have particular people on their books for a particular reason. An agent only gets paid when one of their actors finds work. Jobs are scarce and agents spend a great deal of time and effort attempting to put actors in work. Trust me, a lot of behind the scenes (unpaid) work is often done by your agent on your behalf long before you get a call advising of a casting you have been invited to attend. Your agent invests a lot into you and it really is poor form to be 'seeing someone else (another agent) on the side'. Agents also have their own network and communication channels. Many have been in the biz for years. Don't assume that any impropriety or dodgy dealings on your behalf won't be discovered. Good to keep a clean nose, good attitude and work towards a trusting, reliable relationship with one agent. Reliability and integrity counts for a lot. It is acceptable however, to source and seek independant castings as well as having an agent. Some smaller film companies, music videos, corporate training film and media training type work is often advertised and cast outside of actor agencies. I make it a rule to keep my agent up to speed about any independant work I'm doing so he knows what my availability is. Sourcing independant work also demonstrates that I am active and involved in the industry and not just waiting by the phone for my agent to do all the work. My advice? Find an agent that suits you and do you damned best to make the relationship work for you both. Hope this helps. Tulipa