Meeting: Agency that starts with a "Z" - Theatrical Div.

Today, I had a meeting for potential theatrical representation at an agency that starts with a "Z". That should be enough to clue you in on who it is if you're that curious. This isn't a glowing review, so I'm not putting it right out there.

On Tuesday, I received a call from someone there who asked if I was interested in coming in for a meeting about commercial representation. I informed the person that I already have commercial reps, and she asked what I was seeking. When I said, "Theatrical," she asked if I wanted to come in and meet for that. Now, I thought it was a little odd for a number of reasons. First, the picture I sent out to theatrical reps was definitely not a commercial shot. Second, she mentioned they were "having people come in between 10:30am and 1:30pm". Third, if they were bringing people in for commercial representation as she first indicated, why was she so quick to switch gears? My internet research on this particular agency turned up a number of bulletin boards where opinions seemed to skew to the negative. Despite all this, I put aside my misgivings and kept the appointment for the sake of the experience.

I arrived this morning about 10 minutes before my appointment. No one else was in the lobby, but there was a big pile of clipboards and info sheets on the table. Uh-oh. Still, press on. I filled out a sheet with info that mattered (no SS#, etc), and waited a few minutes. Then, a lady stepped out of an office and our interaction went something like this (format stolen from Stephon Fuller's Long Ass Blog):

Agent Lady
Hi, are you here for a commercial meeting?

Chris
No, I'm here for a theatrical meeting with Mr. X.

Agent Lady
Is he expecting you?

Chris
I hope so since I was called in for a theatrical meeting by someone on Tuesday, and I have this appointment for 10:30.

Agent Lady steps into her office to look at a list and returns.

Agent Lady
No, you're here to see me.

Chris
Are you the commercial rep?

Agent Lady
Yes.

Chris
(thinking "didn't I just say I'm here for theatrical rep?")
Ok, then we can cut this short because that's not what I need.

Agent Lady
Sorry for the confusion.

Chris
(exiting)
Yes.

This place...not good. Disorganized and unbusiness-like to say the least. Well, it wasn't a total loss because I did brush up on my monologues this week.