<p>In this week’s episode, Jamie is joined by acting agent <strong>Ruth Hollyman</strong>, founder of <strong>Strange Town Agency</strong>, to talk about what it actually means to represent actors and build a career on the other side of the industry.</p><p>Based in Edinburgh, Strange Town Agency represents some of the most exciting acting talent emerging from Scotland, with clients working across film, TV and theatre in the UK and internationally. The agency has strong links with casting directors and companies across the UK and the US, and works with standout talent including Lewis Gribben.</p><p>Ruth launched the agency in 2011 alongside Strange Town Theatre Company, which she co-founded in 2008 to create opportunities for young people to develop their creative skills.</p><p>Ruth opens up about:</p><p>🎭 What an acting agent actually does day-to-day</p><p>🎬 How she built Strange Town Agency from the ground up</p><p>🌍 Her early career as a theatre maker, including living and working in Japan</p><p>🤝 The reality of the actor-agent relationship</p><p>🎯 What she looks for in new talent</p><p>📉 The current state of the industry and how it’s changing</p><p>🧠 The challenges (and rewards) of working in talent representation</p><p>A really insightful chat for actors, creatives, and anyone curious about how careers in the industry actually come together.</p><p>🎙️ EP.189 of Just Get A Real Job 🎧</p><p>Out now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts &amp; YouTube</p><p>🔗 Check out Ruth’s work</p><p><strong>Strange Town Agency</strong><br><a href="https://www.strangetownagency.org.uk/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.strangetownagency.org.uk/</a></p><p>All links<br><a href="https://linktr.ee/Justgetarealjobpodcast" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/Justgetarealjobpodcast</a></p><p>Support the podcast on Patreon 💙<br><a href="https://www.patreon.com/justgetarealjob" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.patreon.com/justgetarealjob</a></p><p>Instagram 📸<br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/justgetarealjob" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/justgetarealjob</a></p><p>TikTok 🎬<br><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@justgetarealjob" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.tiktok.com/@justgetarealjob</a></p><p>X (Twitter) 🐦<br><a href="https://twitter.com/justgetarealjob" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/justgetarealjob</a></p><p>🌍 Stay Connected With <em>Just Get A Real Job</em></p>