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Talent agents: What do they do? What do performers at all career levels need to know about their central function in the entertainment industry ecosystem? And, of course, how does one reach representation, and therefore opportunity? \u201cIn the Envelope\u2019s\u201d latest deep-dive on a particular aspect of the biz features interviews with first Shauna Perlman of Creative Artists Agency, then both Jason Rodriguez and Ricardo Sebasti\xe1n of the recently launched Arraygency.\n\nCAA is one of Hollywood\u2019s oldest and biggest agencies, managing A-list actors along with writers, directors, hosts, sports and music stars, and other creatives. Shauna Perlman got her start at United Talent Agency before eventually coming to CAA and representing the likes of Rachel Brosnahan, Anthony Ramos, Teyonah Parris, Sebastian Stan, and Henry Winkler. One of her many points to talent looking for representation? Representation is on the lookout for talent. \u201cPutting out the work is everything, keep staying focused on that,\u201d she advises. \u201cAnd you will find the team that is meant to be helping you on your journey.\u201d For more on CAA, visit our Call Sheet: https://bit.ly/3DDjy5u\n\nArraygency, a talent agency founded by actor-dancer Jason Rodriguez (star of FX\u2019s \u201cPose\u201d) and manager-entrepreneur Ricardo Sebasti\xe1n, is an initiative focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion \u201cto better meet the needs of BIPOC, Queer and Trans creatives in the entertainment industry,\u201d per www.arraygency.com. \u201cThere\u2019s space for all of us to be successful and to create a life that\u2019s meaningful,\u201d Ricardo tells Backstage. \u201cThat\u2019s why we\u2019re focusing on creating a community.\u201d Jason\u2019s advice for his fellow performers is to define artistic goals, remember that success is subjective, and optimize your work for an industry newly focused on hearing from minority voices: \u201cWe want to do things differently, where we\u2019re preparing our talent for when they walk into work, but also preparing the work for our talent.\u201d\n\nFor resources and reading on acting agents, Backstage has you covered: https://bit.ly/3kNcwlJ\n---\nBackstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage\u2019s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today\u2019s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the Envelope airs weekly to cover everything from practical advice on navigating the industry, to how your favorite projects are made, to personal stories of success and failure alike. Join host Jack Smart, Awards Editor at Backstage, for this guide on how to live the creative life from those who are doing it every day: https://bit.ly/2OMryWQ\n\nFollow Backstage and In the Envelope on social media:\n- https://www.facebook.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/backstage\n- https://www.twitter.com/intheenvelope\n- https://www.instagram.com/backstagecast\n\nLooking to get cast? Subscribe here: www.backstage.com/subscribe\nBrowse Backstage casting listings: https://bit.ly/3mth68e\nCheck out our community-driven virtual programming, The Slate: https://bit.ly/2WDNXf0\nBackstage stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement: https://bit.ly/3cuMBt5\n\nSpecial thanks to...\n- Host: Jack Smart\n- Producer: Jamie Muffett\n- Social media: Katie Minard, Alysa Cirelli\n- Design: Mark Stinson, Caitlin Watkins\n- Additional support: Christine McKenna-Tirella, Kasey Howe, Samantha Sherlock, Benjamin Lindsay, Oriella St. Louis