This place is a scam. Most major production companies that I've actually met with have no idea that…read moreBoston casting even offers acting classes, and if they do contact you for background extra work they're sure going to lie to you jerk you around get you to take off work and then cancel reschedule and never call you back. This place is a joke. For everyone involved. All they want you to do is pay for their internet damn page and then never get you work. Don't waste your time I've been part of this casting agency for 25 years and it's been nothing but a run around and a hemorrhage of money to people who do not deserve it who aren't there and not professional.

I LOVE Boston Casting! They are for sure an Casting agency who cares about their actors , everyone…read morein the offices are so nice and treat you with the upmost respect , it doesn't matter if you're calling to ask questions , sending an email , taking a class or auditioning you get treated with so much respect and I do appreciate that. They have a lot of opportunities for everyone you just have to stay on top of your game if acting is really what you want to do. Make sure you sign up for their emailing list and they have a site called agencypro which is a database they also use for talent, it's super useful you can use the free one or pay for it ( paying for it has it perks trust me I know , it's worked out for me ). They provide an array of classes , all throughout the year. They have classes for kids , teens and adults check it out. They don't just provide one class they have numerous ones at numerous times which is very helpful when you can't make one you make another. Jenna and Ann hold classes as well as others but I have taken classes with them and they're AH-MAZ-ZING! I enjoy the classes I learn so much , and I indeed do see a difference in my acting after the classes , you also meet great people who later become your friends and co-workers. Angela the mastermind is great. She's such a busy lady but she for sure makes time to say hello when she sees you around , she always has your best interest at heart. And she knows her stuff , and knows it's well. I love being apart of Boston Casting and I'm so glad I've gotten all the opportunities I got so far from them and I can't wait to continue with the opportunities and see what the future holds.

Brett and his staff are very personable, professional, and accommodating. We have never been…read morepressured into signing up for anything. My daughters are 10 and 12 and enjoy taking the classes and regularly auditioning for visiting agents. They have extremely busy extra curricular activity schedules, which often conflict with each other. However, Brett has been very flexible about allowing them to make up missed classes. Our older daughter was signed by a New York agent and has had numerous auditions and call backs. She has appeared on a magazine cover, and had a non speaking movie role. What they are really gaining out of the association with Open Call is; confidence, self esteem, learning how to present themselves, understanding rejection, time management skills, self evaluation, negotiation and organizational skills, increased reading speed and better comprehension so they can quickly analyze and memorize dialog and scripts. Most recently they have started to be more fashionable and finding their individual sense of style. They are enjoying expressing their creativity with clothes and different looks. My husband and I think both our girls are very talented and photogenic. What parent doesn't? However, we are realistic. Everything in life requires training, exposure, some luck, solid work experience, and hard work on your part to promote/market yourself as well. Most of all REALISTIC expectations and self knowledge. We are happy with how Open Call manages their office and what they have to offer. Most importantly, our girls enjoy the classes, like their instructors and the staff. They are more confident and comfortable performing on stage and presenting themselves in public. I have recommended Open Call Talent Management to my friends and family.

Very pleased with everyone who helped my daughter. Lots of good learning experiences and helpful…read moreadvice from all the staff there.

So far so good. I am just talking about the baby modeling devision. There is a one time cost of…read more$165. That covers ALL the marketing they do to all of their extensive clientele. In addition to the one time fee, which basically covers your baby until they reach the age where they might enter the "kids" devision (around 2 1/2 or 3... depending on the kid...) there is only the cost of providing six, 8.5x10 inch photos. You are welcome to take those yourself. Do not have to pay a professional. And in fact you can take some and the lovely staff who helps candidates will let you know before you even go to the cost of oh, say, CVS pharmacy printing out the 6 required photos, if they are "right" for a main head shot. Speaking of lovely staff... my husband and I were very skeptical. But Teagan Favorite (yes that's her real name) took the time to belay our fears and explain everything to us. We were never made to feel like she didn't have the time of day for us, even as busy as she must be. She spent about 15 minutes on the phone with me explaining things in detail. Granted, we are new to doing business with them, and I will update if things go sour, but as of right now we are both impressed. We are sure there are some candidates out there who have had negative experiences, but we can't help but feel like, this, like many other things in life, is a risk. The modeling agency cannot guarantee your child will work. All they can do is present the options to their clients and let them choose. They can't shove your kid down their clientele's throats. It is all dependent on what the company is looking for at the time at the whim of their marketing department. It might not even have anything to do with whether your kid is cute or not! So much is dependent upon demographics. Maybe Monday a company will need a Latino looking child for a shot. Then Tuesday a Caucasian and Wednesday an African American. It is all about timing and the client's needs. I can't help but think those people that have reviewed this company negatively may have gambled (as everyone does in this business) and lost. But you can't say that this extremely professional company has not done right by you. Because all they do is present your child in the best light possible and then the COMPANY picks. If you are angry at anybody, go yell at the marketing departments of companies for not picking your kid. And no, I don't work for Dynasty Models with this fantastic review.

My experience with Dynasty Models in Boston was awful. They charged me $700 for a year contract,…read morewhich legitimate agencies do NOT do. The owner also wanted to do a "personal photoshoot" with me wearing a sports bra and spandex shorts, which is completely inappropriate and not industry standard. Normally, agencies ask for simple digitals in black leggings or jeans, heels, and a plain black top. He claimed he needed these photos to "see if I had what it takes," and then refused to give me the photos unless I paid extra. When they emailed me the rules and pay, I asked if I could think about it, they ignored me completely until I paid, and then responded instantly. After talking to other models, I found out people are being charged completely different amounts, some got in for free, some paid less, and I was charged the most. They also do fashion shows at the Liberty Hotel, which I was never told about. When I asked, the owner said I needed modeling classes to participate, even though they don't offer classes and I've already walked in multiple shows. They keep claiming they're under "new management" and have improved, but that is absolutely not true. The same issues people complained about years ago are still happening today: upfront fees, inconsistent pricing, no real opportunities, and dismissive responses to negative reviews. My experience lines up exactly with what other reviewers have already warned about. Overall, please save your money. This agency is unprofessional, shady, and a huge scam. No real agency charges you upfront if they truly want to represent you.

Very nice people here. Though they haven't had things that were in my salary range, they have…read morealways treated me with suburb respect and dignity and continued to try anyway. Fortunately I'm not on the job hunt now, but when I have been, they have always been trying to find opportunities for me, and I appreciate that. And they are honest. Check these guys out. I used Christopher W. He was excellent and the kindest professional in this business!!!

Decided to give this temp agency a shot as I was struggling to find a job in Boston after I moved…read morehere. Applied online and got a call back from Jen who was very friendly, told me to come take a visit for an interview. The building was very nice, prime location in Financial District. Front desk person asked me to fill out an application and led me to Jen after. Jen was telling me that she has been working at John Leonard for almost 30 years holy moly! She was very professional, knew what she was doing, and sounded like she has a great relationship with their clients (employers). Asked me couple questions about my skills and experience, what I want to do in a long run. After the interview, she explained some of the jobs they have in the system and asked me if any of those spark my interest. Really liked this short term assignment in Cambridge, was places there a week after that interview! Went through many assignments with various employers through John Leonard so far, was a great experience to work with all those employers. John Leonard seems to have a good clientele of employers that would treat you well as long as you do your job! Long story short- no matter what kind of career goals you have, John Leonard will listen to you, learn your story to find a great assignments that fit to your needs and qualification! Shout out to Jen, you are awesome!

Such a shame. A year ago, this was a decent recruiting agency that tried to do the best for its…read moreclients. For a freelancer (like me), it would be a decent place to work too. Now it's turned into an AI-driven numbers game with little to no personal involvement from the people who are supposed to be "recruiters" and upcharging the client as such. If I'm hiring someone and paying a recruiter to provide me the best candidates, I would want to know that judgement and experience are involved. Otherwise, why would I pay that extra fee?

Aquent is the best talent agency I've worked with, hands down. My recruiter and her manager are two…read moreof the most responsive individuals I've ever worked with; hard to find in today's fast-paced world! They addressed my concerns and listened to me in a very challenging season and completely went above and beyond to offer phenomenal service. I can't recommend them enough.

MLR did an AMAZING job on my head shots. I've received many compliments on my shots and I believe…read morethey are the reason I've gotten so much film work recently. I highly recommend MLR Artist Management to anyone seeking head shots/photos. Very professional and will treat you like a star! Great service and even better final product!

MLR always sends professional, talented, personable artists. They listen carefully to what the…read moreassignment requires and make the experience better for all of us. They come highly recommended!