Actor turned agent and forever dag Marla Jane Lynch jams with author and Emmy-honored casting director Bonnie Gillespie about what she looks for in actors to sign to her roster, how to avoid a crap agent, and the value of truth in your showreel (and in life).
What are your key takeaways from Marla’s interview from the SMFA Summit? Share below in the comments! 🙂
Talent agent. Actor. Human. Dag. Definitely dances like no one is watching. Marla came to London over 10 years ago from Down Under and is still confused when Christmas is not at Summertime. She may not suffer fools gladly, but she definitely embraces silliness joyously! Known for making odd videos in the middle of the night, a continuous flow of hot beverages, and winning an award as the arse-end of a tap-dancing Panto horse (yep, *officially* an award winning horse’s arse), she trained with AMAW master class in London and NIDA and Screenwise in Sydney. Marla also studied film and television production in Australia at Edith Cowan University, The Film & Television Institute, and Metro Screen… for when she needs to get a “real” job.