Isn it considered a “scam” when fees or purchases are required?
Not necessarily. We understand your concern with the idea of “paying to play” as a little strange, but we prefer to let the actor make his or her own decisions when it comes to what you will and will not sign up for in terms of agents, classes, projects, and casting companies. Whenever a project involves required fees, purchases, or obligations (such as an obligation to sell a minimum number of tickets), our policy is that it must be stated in the notice along with the payment/compensation info. We do have outlined limits when it comes to how much companies can charge the actor. Either way, actors always have a choice about which projects they submit themselves to and whether or not fees are worth it. The only categories where fees should normally occur are Club Talent, Membership Companies, Live Competitions, Combined Theatre Auditions, Writers/Scripts, and possibly General casting. Also, notices seeking extras placed by extras casting companies may charge nominal photo/registration f
