 Letters Dear Caryn, You guys, like
Caryn said, RESEARCH before you go to see or meet anybody, which I did
before meeting Mr. Wolfe, but not a single negative remark.
September
14, 1999
5/24/97 Hi Caryn: From your home page, I gather there seems to be some question about the casting director/careerconsultant, Keith Wolfe. Maybe it would be helpful for you to know my experience with him. I had been looking for an agent, so I bought the publication, "The Right Agent." I read all of Keith's suggestions and ideas and found them to be very useful in my pursuit. But he also invites anyone reading the book to contact him, send a photo and come in for a reading. Now I figured that there must be some sort of catch, that no one in their right mind would dare make an offer like that in this town. But there was his address, phone number and e-mail address. So I called, and MUCH to my surprise, he returned my call. We set up an appointment and I went in and read. Still knowing there had to be some sort of "hook" or catch in this man's madness, I went in with arms crossed and ready to be pressured into some "deal." Keith simply introduced himself, related his qualifications, explained what he could and could not do for a person in a matter-of-fact manner. He never tried to hide anything or represent himself as something that he wasn't. Since that day, Keith and I have developed a working relationship that enabled me to benefit from his services. Again, I went into this unsure. But he immediately had me in for agent auditions and posted my photos on his web page. The agreement that we had was for one photo and that I could attend some of the agent auditions in exchange for my helping him do some work in his office. I invite you to check out my web page and see all that he did with it. He went far and above what we agreed upon, and I still haven't fully paid him. On one particular agent audition, I was rushing so much, that I forgot my photo. I called Keith and when I met the agent, he took the blame for that so I wouldn't look as foolish as I felt. These are just a few of the examples of Keith's kindness and sense of fair play. I couldn't believe my luck in finding someone like Keith in this town. He is a truly nice man who gives his word and stands by it. I would recommend his agent auditions to anyone seeking representation. Instead of costly massive mail-outs, you can hand your photo to real person and actually read for the agent then and there. It only took two auditions before I was signed, (and it was the agent that I had forgotten my photo for). I'm sure if you were to speak to anyone who has worked with Keith, they would tell you the same thing I am saying. He's real, he cares and he does what he says he will. Again, feel free to check out my web page at http://www.lainet.com/casting/julia/htm and I think you'll agree he keeps a bargain. I hope what I've said will alleviate any doubts you may have as to Keith's intentions or character. Sincerely, Julia Rogers Sincerely Yours, Julia Rogers
5/29/97 Dear Caryn, It is my pleasure to say "Thank You" to Keith Wolfe for providing a way for actors to publicize themselves over the internet at www.directcast.com. The internet will someday be considered the most comprehensive information source in the world, with users making it their first stop in finding information. Producers, directors, and casting directors are finding that access to the internet allows them to keep dozens of headshots and resumes close at hand, without using any additional desk or file cabinet space. For actors, it is a way to have a picture and resume seen by every casting director with access to the internet. Keith's internet site at www.directcast.com is attractively set up and easily navigable by any user. My page at that site has the photos, resume, and message set up in a way which is much more appealing than I could ever produce on paper. Keith's artistic methods of scrolling text and hypertext linkages make each page in his site a work of art. Each actor is presented in a way which highlights them individually, and the visitor to the site can see more detailed information about any actor listed. The ability to market an actor on the internet provides chances for exposure to an extent actors never could imagine. As the saying goes, more exposure means more opportunities, and actors are only asking for opportunities. Sincerely, Randy Monte montefamily@juno.com ------------------------------------------- In response to Natalie M.It's interesting to see the wide diversity of opinion about Keith Wolfe. My own experience goes back 15 years. When I first came to Hollywood, I opened up a copy of Drama-Logue and saw all the ads of photographers, resume writers, etc., etc. -- and I knew that I had landed in a jungle where many of the denizens would be happy to have me for lunch if I wasn't careful. I needed a guide. Then I saw Keith's ad offering to help actors get agents. I went to see him and he did indeed connect me with a very good agent who represented me for some time. Not only that but Mr. Wolfe cast me in my firstfeature film with a good speaking part (which was an unexpected bonus!). He later cast me in other things. Since then I've had a number of dealings with Keith Wolfe for replacement agents (they don't always last, do they? My first went into real estate.) and for other things like casting, getting a SAG Card, resumes, photography, producing a video, etc. He has always kept his word and he has never failed to do what he said he would. I've tried to keep my end of the bargain and deal with him the same way. Every now and again I run into someone bitching about Keith Wolfe not doing what they wanted. But when I question them, it has always turned out that they had unrealistic expectations which far exceeded what Mr. Wolfe had said he could or would do. So my dealings and experiences with Keith Wolfe have been satisfying and profitable. I don't agree with with the way Natalie M. characterizes Keith Wolfe or his operation. Perhaps she has some residual resentment because she was stood up for their first meeting. But I do agree with her -- he does have strange hair. Cordially, Charles Watt watt39@hotmail.com Home
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