Author Archives: Richard Bennett

Representing D.C.–10 Questions

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Richard Bennett

Taking a break from the previous posts’ three-fer, this week I will relate suggestions and responses to advice from a family member who was ‘in-the-biz’ (or, at least, had been and has a family member who still is). The following … Continue reading →

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Can’t get work? Make your own.

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Richard Bennett

It’s not often recognized in popular culture but there are significant non-employment opportunities for an entertainment agent’s clients: Funding! Individual artists can find support within foundations, endowments, Federal, State, and local government. These institutionalized angels can provide the means for … Continue reading →

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Representing D.C.—This is {Agency}. There are rules.

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Richard Bennett

First, a correction: Yes, I misspelled Eritrean as “Aritrian” and that was bone-headed (especially since I checked the spelling and decided on a bad source). And for the daily double: Eritrean is inaccurate because Menna was born of two Ethiopian … Continue reading →

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Representing D.C. – Introducing…

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Richard Bennett

Menna is a beautiful, 5-years old, Ethiopian-American girl who wants to act (cue Master Thespian, Jon Lovitz: “Aactiiinngg!”). I know Menna via her Mom. For those interested in who I am: biographical information. We are both in Washington, D.C. This … Continue reading →

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