FAQ's
DO YOU CHARGE A JOINING FEE TO JOIN ZDA AGENCY?
There is absolutely no joining fee. We only take on clients we feel have a good chance in securing work. Your success is our success.​
DO YOU CHARGE A YEARLY FEE?
There is a annual subscription you pay directly to Spotlight.
You can pay this in one go for £129.60
You can also opt to pay in installments of £11.70
DO YOU HAVE TO AUDITION TO JOIN ZDA AGENCY?
Yes.
Due to high volumes of applications we will only get back to you if we would like either a self tape audition or a face-to-face audition.
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DO YOU REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL PHOTOS OF MY CHILD?
For the application; No
Once we have confirmed your child joining our books; Yes
We prefer you to use our recommended photographer Geoff Marchant who is based in Morden South London
If you have your own professional photographer you can use them too. We will need to discuss what we require.
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WHAT AGE CAN MY CHILD JOIN?
We represent children, teens and young adults aged 4-20.
We tend to not take on new clients aged 12-16 years or children over 145cm.
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DOES MY CHILD NEED PREVIOUS PERFORMING EXPERIENCE?
We look for confident children with a desire and passion for the performing arts.
If your child attend classes this is a plus. We will always encourage clients to attend suitable classes as it will give them an advantage.
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HOW OFTEN WILL THERE BE AUDITIONS/CASTINGS
Sometimes there will be lots of castings/auditions.
Sometimes not.
It's hard to give an exact figure.
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WHERE ARE AUDITIONS HELD?
Most auditions will be self tapes. We will give advice and guidance on how to do these well. Call backs happen in person and usual in main cities.
Auditions are always last minute.
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IF MY CHILD IS SUCCESSFUL CAN I STAY ON SET/BACKSTAGE?
Sometimes you can. Sometimes you cant. It all depends on the individual company.
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HOW MUCH COMMISSION DOES ZDA AGENCY RECEIVE?
20%
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IS ZDA AGENCY A SOLE AGENT?
Yes