KeyLine Mag October 2015 | Page 17

LEESA ROBINSON AGENCY Keyline: How can someone become a part of your agency? Such as the steps and how long the process takes? Leesa: We have a two step process in selec ng talent; Beauty is not based on outside looks. We have interview ques ons that bring out their true personality, even though the talent may be nervous. In the second mee ng, about a week later, talent is usually more comfortable and opens up to let their talent shine or if not we may decide not to sign them. Then again if I am the interviewer, I may decide to sign them right away depending on their specific talents. Keyline: Do you have any clients that are in the majors and if so who are they? Leesa: We have Lou Mar ni Jr. in New York. He has been on several series shows, such as The Sopranos, Law & Order, and he was just recently signed to Orange is The New Black. We have several other famous actors who we have a confiden ality agreement with to not share their names. As far as musical talent, LRA represents hundreds of local bands all over the U.S. and name bands such as, Tony Wilson (Young James Brown) and 69 Boyz. We also have Comedian De Solo, who is great comedian talent! Keyline: I know you recently opened a new office, do you have plans on opening more offices in other states in the future? Leesa: Yes we just recently opened in Atlanta, GA and Mobile, Alabama. We will also be opening in Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee before the end of the year. Also in 2016, we are slated to open in Las Vegas, NV and Studio City, CA. Keyline: Can someone that lives in a different state s ll be your agency? Leesa: LRA is corporate based out of Mississippi, but we represent talent in every state. We hold an office in Canada and manage talent in India, Russia, and Japan. Keyline: What do you typically look for in a poten al client? Leesa: The first thing I look for in models is a tude. Havin