I figure somebody somewhere's got the info I'm looking for....

You should get a copy of Ross Reports, it lists all the reputable agents who don't mind people contacting them.

I did not say all the agents in it are reputable.

Also I hope that BackStage at least once a year does a special issue on agents. Altho I get BackStage every week I don't remember if there is such a special issue as we have narrowed down teh agenst that we wish to deal with. Anyone here who can say when such a special comes out?

Read the boards. All this info is on here, but here's a start.

Most current, Agent, Manager and Casting Director listings with descriptions:

Breakdown Services Directories - Online
http://www.breakdownservices.com/store/directories.html

Ross Reports - Online or in drama book stores.
http://www.backstage.com/bso/rossreports/index.jsp

Here is the Ross Report Talent Directory that just became available. https://www.pubservice.com/pr/RRTLNTDR/orderform.aspx?PK=M8D4MBM

Henderson Publications - Online or in drama book stores.
http://www.hendersonenterprises.com/pages/publications.html

The Agencies by Acting World Books - (I would get this at the drama book store. Not sure about online service status)