Agent Workshops for Actors in London & Online
Agent workshops give actors the opportunity to work directly with professional talent agents, perform prepared material and gain a better understanding of what agents look for when considering new clients.
At Just Add Milk (JAM), we run affordable agent workshops for actors in London and online with professionals working across film, television and theatre.
Our sessions are designed to give emerging and professional actors honest industry insight, practical feedback and a clearer understanding of representation - from how you present yourself and your work to what makes an effective approach to an agency.
As a registered UK charity, JAM is committed to making professional actor development more accessible, particularly for emerging and working-class performers.
Upcoming Agent Workshops
Browse our latest agent workshops, panels and intensives below.
New sessions are released throughout the year and include workshops with agents and associates from leading UK talent agencies, alongside longer agent intensives focused on representation, Spotlight, CVs and professional submissions.
What is an agent workshop?
An agent workshop is a professional actor-development session led by a talent agent or agency representative.
Actors usually prepare material to perform during the workshop and receive feedback on their work, presentation and professional readiness.
The session may also include discussion around representation, approaching agents, Spotlight, showreels, headshots, CVs and what an agent considers when deciding whether an actor could be a good fit for their client list.
A good agent workshop should not be sold as a shortcut to representation.
Its value comes from understanding how agents work, receiving professional feedback and becoming better prepared for future submissions and meetings.
What happens in a JAM agent workshop?
The exact structure depends on the workshop you book and the agent leading it.
Before attending, you will receive information explaining what you need to prepare.
Depending on the session, you may:
Perform a prepared monologue or duologue
Receive direct feedback from the agent
Take redirection and perform again
Discuss your current professional materials
Learn what the agent looks for in potential clients
Ask questions about representation and submissions
Gain insight into the actor-agent relationship
Some workshops take place as group sessions in London, while our online workshops allow actors to work remotely.
We also run longer agent intensives that can explore representation in greater depth.
Always check the individual workshop listing before booking.
Agent Workshops in London
JAM runs regular in-person agent workshops in London.
These sessions give actors the opportunity to perform in front of a working talent agent and receive feedback in a professional group environment.
Working in the room can be particularly useful for developing:
Confidence performing in front of industry professionals
Stronger preparation
Clearer performance choices
Professional communication
Understanding how you present yourself in the room
Experience taking direction quickly
Awareness of what agents look for in potential clients
For most JAM agent workshops, actors prepare their own material rather than receiving casting sides.
The individual workshop listing will explain exactly what you need to bring and prepare.
Online Agent Workshops
You do not need to live in London to take part in a JAM agent workshop.
We also run online agent workshops via Zoom, giving actors across the UK and internationally access to professional agents without needing to travel.
Online sessions can be particularly useful for actors preparing to approach agencies because much of today's professional communication begins digitally.
Actors may work on:
Prepared monologues or duologues
On-camera presentation
Professional introductions
Taking direction remotely
Representation questions
Spotlight and submission strategy
Communicating effectively with agencies
Joining and preparation instructions are sent before the workshop.
Why book an agent workshop with Just Add Milk?
JAM exists to help make the acting industry more accessible.
We work with professional talent agents, casting directors and other industry practitioners to provide affordable development opportunities for actors.
Work with professional talent agents
Our workshops are led by agents and associates currently working within the acting industry.
JAM has hosted sessions with professionals from a wide range of established UK agencies.
Each workshop listing tells you who is leading the session and provides information about their professional background.
Affordable professional development
Approaching the acting industry can become expensive very quickly.
Headshots, Spotlight, showreels, classes, travel and workshops all cost money.
As a charity, accessibility is central to JAM's work, and we aim to keep our professional workshops affordable rather than placing unnecessary financial barriers between actors and development opportunities.
London and online options
Our programme includes both in-person workshops in London and online sessions, making professional industry training available to actors outside the capital.
Representation should never be guaranteed
No legitimate agent workshop should promise that attending will result in representation.
A JAM agent workshop is an educational experience.
The purpose is to develop your understanding of the industry, improve your professional preparation and receive useful feedback - not to buy access to an agent's client list.
Will an agent workshop help me get an agent?
It may help you become better prepared to approach agents, but there is no guarantee that attending a workshop will result in representation.
Agents consider many factors when taking on a new client.
These can include:
Your acting ability
Professional credits
Training
Spotlight profile
Headshots
Showreel
Casting type
Existing clients on their books
Current industry demand
Whether they believe they can effectively represent you
An agent workshop can help you understand these considerations and identify areas of your professional package that may need improving.
That is considerably more useful than approaching large numbers of agencies without understanding what they are looking for.
Who are agent workshops for?
Agent workshops can be useful for actors at several different stages of their career.
They may suit:
Recent drama school and university graduates
Actors preparing to approach agents
Unrepresented professional actors
Actors considering changing representation
Performers returning to the industry
Actors wanting feedback on their professional readiness
Represented actors interested in understanding different agencies and approaches
Some sessions may be aimed at specific experience levels.
Always check the individual listing before booking.
What do acting agents look for?
There is no universal checklist that guarantees representation.
Different agents have different client lists, specialisms and approaches.
However, actors approaching agencies should usually be able to present themselves professionally through materials such as:
A current Spotlight profile
Professional headshots
An up-to-date acting CV
A strong showreel where appropriate
Relevant professional credits or training
A concise representation email
A clear understanding of the type of work they want to pursue
Agents are not simply looking for the actor with the longest CV.
They are considering whether they believe they can successfully develop and represent that individual within their existing client list.
How should I prepare for an agent workshop?
Read all of the information sent to you before attending.
If you have been asked to prepare a monologue or duologue, choose material that gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your acting rather than simply selecting something because it appears impressive.
You should:
Prepare your material thoroughly
Know the scene or speech
Be ready to take direction
Arrive or log in on time
Know who the agent is
Research the agency
Understand what type of work the agency handles
Prepare useful questions
Present yourself professionally
If your session includes discussion of your Spotlight profile, CV, showreel or representation email, review those materials beforehand.
What is an agent intensive?
An agent intensive goes beyond a standard single workshop.
JAM's agent intensives are designed to explore representation and professional preparation in greater depth.
Depending on the programme, actors may receive feedback on areas such as:
Acting performance
Spotlight
Acting CV
Headshots
Representation letters
Agency approaches
Professional positioning
Longer programmes may also include individual feedback or one-to-one time with the professional leading the intensive.
Check the individual intensive listing for the exact structure before booking.
Frequently asked questions about agent workshops
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An agent workshop is a professional development session where actors work with a talent agent, perform prepared material and gain feedback and insight into representation.
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No.
An agent workshop cannot guarantee representation.
Its purpose is education and professional development rather than providing an audition for the agent's client list.
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Yes.
JAM works with professional agents and associates from talent agencies working across film, television and theatre.
The individual workshop listing identifies the professional running each session.
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Yes.
JAM is a registered UK charity providing actor-development workshops with professional industry practitioners.
Our workshops are training sessions and are not sold as guaranteed access to employment or representation.
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Yes.
JAM runs online agent workshops via Zoom alongside in-person workshops in London.
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Our in-person workshops take place at London venues, mostly at the Old Diorama Arts Centre next to Euston Station, with the exact location confirmed on the individual workshop listing and in your joining information.
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For many JAM agent workshops, actors prepare their own monologue or duologue.
Requirements can vary, so always follow the preparation instructions for the specific workshop you book.
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Not always.
Some workshops are suitable for graduates and emerging actors, while others may be aimed at performers with professional experience.
The individual listing will tell you who the session is designed for.
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Yes.
Understanding the agent, their agency and the kind of clients or work they represent will help you ask better questions and get more value from the workshop.
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There is no guarantee of this and it should not be the expectation when booking.
The workshop is an educational session rather than an audition for representation.
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An agent workshop focuses on representation, professional presentation and understanding how talent agencies work.
A casting director workshop focuses more directly on the casting and audition process.
Both involve professional industry feedback but serve different purposes within an actor's development.
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Item descriptionUpcoming agent workshops can be booked directly through this page.
Choose the session you are interested in, read the full workshop information and complete your booking through the JAM Workshop Store.
New workshops and intensives are released throughout the year.
Approaching an Agent Intensive
Finding or approaching an agent can feel overwhelming - whether you’re looking for your first agent or already represented and considering a change. Common questions include:
What should I write in an email?
How should my Spotlight profile look?
What makes a strong showreel?
This intensive is designed to answer these questions and more, giving you practical tools to approach agents with confidence and professionalism.
About the Intensive
Led by Kristian Wall (Michelle Blair Management), this intensive provides personalised advice, guidance and written feedback on the key materials you need when approaching agents. You’ll come away with clear, actionable insight into what agents look for and how to present yourself in the best possible way.
Requirements to Take Part
To get the most from this intensive, you should have:
A Spotlight link/acting CV
A showreel
Examples of recent self-tapes
Schedule
Mon 31 Aug Actors upload material (to Google Drive)
Sun 06 Sep Feedback back due from host
Mon 07 Sep Zoom 1-to-1 session 6:15pm-9:00pm
If you have any issues, please email us here.
When waiting for your workshop information, always check what email address you originally booked with and check your spam/junk folder.
Over 18s only.