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LEGIT
AGENT
NIGHT
4 TOP NY
Agents in
ONE NIGHT!
Wednesday,
March 10th
@ 7pm
TV HOST
CONNECTION
5 NY
TV Hosts/
Broadcast
Agents in
ONE NIGHT!
Friday,
March 19th
@ 7pm
VOICE-OVER
CONNECTION
5 TOP NY
V/O Industry
Guests in
ONE NIGHT!
Wednesday,
March 24th
@ 7pm
ADVANCED VOICE-OVER
TUNE UP!
6-Week Class with Casting Director,
Stacy Seidel and Professional Voice Actor,
Paul Liberti
Starting: Monday, February 22nd at 6:30pm
ACTING IN SONG
4-Week Musical Theater Class
with Tiffany Little Canfield, CD,
Telsey + Company
Starting: Tuesday, February 23rd at 7pm
COMEDY FOR TELEVISION
F E B R U A R Y/ M A R C H 2 0 1 0
MEET AND SHOWCASE
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New York, NY 10036
3-Week On-Camera Class
with Candice Alustiza, Assoc. CD,
Soffer Casting *NOW CASTING UGLY BETTY*
Starting: Wednesday, February 24th at 7:30pm
FILM AUDITION TECHNIQUE
4-Week On-Camera Class
with Judy Henderson, Legendary CD
& 2 LEGIT AGENTS
Starting: Friday, February 26th at 7pm
Take advantage of our special seminar pricing!
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FEBRUARY/MARCH 2010 CLASSES & SPECIAL EVENTS QUICKVIEW CALENDAR
SUNDAY
14
MONDAY
15
6:30 Paul Liberti &
Stacy Seidel
#6 of 6
7:00 Erica Jensen
#4 of 6
21
22
6:30 Paul Liberti &
Stacy Seidel
#1 of 6
6:30 Tori Visgilio
#1 of 3
7:00 Dale Brown
#1 of 5
7:00 Erica Jensen
#5 of 6
7:00 Adrienne Stern
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
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1:00 Brian O’Neil
#6 of 6
2:00 Kim Vaughn
#3 of 5
6:30 Patricia Stark
#4 of 4
7:00 Double Header
7:30 Jessica Daniels
#1 of 3
7:00 Paul Fouquet
#3 of 5
7:00 Robert Malcolm
#1 of 6
7:30 Candice Alustiza
#3 of 3
3:00 Roz Coleman
#2 of 6
6:30 Alaine Alldaffer
6:30 Tara Boragine
#5 of 5
6:30 B. Lynne
Jebens #3 of 5
2:00 Kim Vaughn
6:00 Barry Shapiro
3:00 Roz Coleman
#4 of 5
#1 of 5
#3 of 6
3:00 Roz Coleman
7:00 Allison Estrin
#1 of 4
#1 of 2
7:00 Paul Fouquet
7:00 Tiffany Little
#4 of 5
Canfield #1 of 4
7:30 Jessica Daniels 7:00 Robert Malcolm
#2 of 3
#2 of 6
7:30 Kimberly Hope 7:30 Candice Alustiza
7:30 Phillip Huffman #1 of 3
7:30 Jandiz Estrada
#4 of 4
10:00 Commercial
Connection
2:00 Sheri Sanders
#4 of 4
6:00 Paul Liberti
#1 of 5
7:00 Judy
Henderson
#1 of 4
7:00 Eve Battaglia
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6:30 Tori Visgilio
#2 of 3
7:00 Dale Brown
#2 of 5
7:00 Erica Jensen
#6 of 6
6:30 Paul Liberti &
Stacy Seidel
#2 of 6
6:30 Tori Visgilio
#3 of 3
7:00 Dale Brown
#3 of 5
1:00 Brian O’Neil
#1 of 6
6:30 Paul Liberti &
Stacy Seidel
#3 of 6
7:00 Dale Brown
#4 of 5
1:00 Brian O’Neil
#2 of 6
6:30 Paul Liberti &
Stacy Seidel
#4 of 6
7:00 Dale Brown
#5 of 5
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3:00 Roz Coleman
#2 of 4
3:00 Kim Vaughn
#5 of 5
6:30 Tara Boragine
#1 of 6
7:00 Tiffany Little
Canfield #2 of 4
#3 of 3
3:00 Roz Coleman
#3 of 4
6:00 Teleprompter
Intensive
6:30 Tara Boragine
#2 of 6
7:00 Tiffany Little
Canfield #3 of 4
#1 of 3
3:00 Roz Coleman
#4 of 4
6:30 Tara Boragine
#3 of 6
6:30 Patricia Stark
#1 of 4
7:00 Tiffany Little
Canfield #4 of 4
#2 of 3
6:30 Tara Boragine
#4 of 6
6:30 Patricia Stark
#2 of 4
7:00 Nikole Vallins
#3 of 3
6:30 Tara Boragine
#5 of 6
6:30 Patricia Stark
#3 of 4
6:00 Paul Liberti
3:00 Roz Coleman
#2 of 5
#4 of 6
6:30 Tara Boragine
#1 of 5
6:30 B. Lynne
Jebens #4 of 5
7:00 Bethany Knox
7:00 Meghan Rafferty
6:00 Barry Shapiro
#2 of 5
7:00 Allison Estrin
#2 of 2
7:00 Paul Fouquet
#5 of 5
7:00 Robert Malcolm
#3 of 6
6:00 Barry Shapiro
#3 of 5
7:00 Legit Agent
Night
7:00 Robert Malcolm
#4 of 6
#2 of 3
7:00 Robert Malcolm
#5 of 6
7:00 Eric Woodall
#3 of 3
6:00 Barry Shapiro
#4 of 5
7:00 Paul Fouquet
#1 of 5
7:00 Robert Malcolm
#6 of 6
7:00 Voice-Over
Connection
10:00 Barry Shapiro
3:00 Roz Coleman
#5 of 6
6:30 Mary Clay
Boland
6:30 Tara Boragine
#2 of 5
6:30 B. Lynne
Jebens #5 of 5
3:00 Roz Coleman
#6 of 6
6:30 Tara Boragine
#3 of 5
7:00 Brette Goldstein
#1 of 5
7:00 Ken Lazer
6:00 Paul Liberti
#2 of 5
7:00 Judy
Henderson
#2 of 4
6:00 Paul Liberti
#3 of 5
7:00 Judy
Henderson
#3 of 4
7:00 TV Host
Connection
2:00 Barry Shapiro
7:00 Judy
#1 of 5
Henderson
6:30 Tara Boragine
#4 of 4
#4 of 5
7:00 Brette Goldstein
#2 of 5
7:00 Jordan Thaler
2:00 Sabrina Hyman
2:00 Tisha Ioli
#1 of 4
6:00 Barry Shapiro
#5 of 5
7:00 Paul Fouquet
#2 of 5
7:00 Jandiz Estrada
#1 of 4
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CLASSES & SPECIAL EVENTS
**for SEMINARS refer to page 12**
LEGIT & MUSICAL THEATER DOUBLE HEADER
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
with Carrie Gardner, CD, Roundabout Theatre/Jim Carnahan Casting and Randi Goldstein, Agent, The Gersh Agency
7:00 – We are thrilled to welcome back Carrie and Randi to Actors Connection for this ONE NIGHT ONLY Intensive. Carrie works for one of the most prestigious casting
offices in NYC, casting ALL projects for Roundabout and Jim Carnahan Casting. Currently Carrie is casting the upcoming Broadway productions of The Glass Menagerie,
Lips Together, Teeth Apart, Sondheim on Sondheim and American Idiot. Previous credits include: Pal Joey, Bye Bye Birdie, Spring Awakening (Broadway & Tour), The
Understudy, 110 in the Shade, Ordinary Days, The Philanthropist, Distracted, A Man For All Seasons, The Language of Trees, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, The Marriage of
Bette and Boo, Speech and Debate, 10 Million Miles. Randi is a BRILLIANT agent that has been at this respected agency for a number of years and handles all legit areas:
film, TV and theatre. She has had clients in South Pacific, Light in the Piazza, Billy Elliot, Avenue Q, and Mamma Mia as well as the upcoming American Idiot, and Million
Dollar Quartet among others. In addition she has clients in numerous Feature Films and Series Television. She has celebrity clients, but is always interested in fresh, new,
talented unknowns! Randi has called in and submitted actors met here in previous seminars and is currently interested in meeting ALL AGES, ALL TYPES (18+).
After a Q & A they’ll see Monologues/Songs ONE on ONE
An Unbelievable $59
On-Camera TV & Film 3-Week Class
with Jessica
Daniels ~NOW CASTING 30 ROCK!!~
7:30— 3 Weeks. Congratulations to Jessica who recently moved to NBC to work on the hit series 30 ROCK! After a HUGE waitlist for her first class, Actors Connection
welcomes one of our favorite CD’s, Jessica Daniels, to teach our newest On-Camera TV and Film Class! Throughout her career, she has worked at some of the finest film
and television offices: (Avy Kaufman, Finnegan/Jacobs, Kathleen Chopin, Nancy Klopper and the late Mali Finn) feature films she’s worked on include the Oscar winning
Brokeback Mountain, Empire Falls, Garden State, and I Am Legend. TV shows include Denis Leary’s The Job and the current ABC series The Unusuals. She was also the
casting associate on the TV show Royal Pains with Bonnie Finnegan and Steven Jacobs, a USA/Universal series that’s shooting in New York. As Jessica has spent years
casting BOTH Film and TV, this class will break down the different audition techniques and how to approach both mediums differently and successfully. Based on your HS/
resume, in week #1 Jessica will focus on ‘cold’ TELEVISON sides that you will receive the night of the first class. That evening, she will distribute your FILM sides that will be
prepared for week #2. Together, you and Jessica will decide which sides will be used for your “callback” for the final class. In addition, you will discuss the casting process of
both and from pre-read to screen-test, chemistry reads and much more. A rare opportunity to work with one of the busiest and most respected CD’s in NY!
Just $279
Dates: Tuesdays, Feb. 16th, 23rd & March 2nd.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
6-WEEK SCENE STUDY with INDUSTRY SHOWCASE
with Robert Malcolm, Agent/Owner,The Artists Group East
7:00 — 6 Weeks. One of the country’s top legit agents with long-term experience on both coasts, Robert brings to this popular class extensive acting and directing credits.
This incredible series offers you the opportunity to perfect scene study and acting skills with a final showcase of your work to 3 of New York’s top Industry guests chosen
by Robert! The first week, you’ll meet with Robert and be paired into a comedic or dramatic scene. In the ongoing weeks, you’ll be coached in the rehearsal/scene study
process working on acting, blocking and taking direction with your scene with your partner. This showcase is for SERIOUS actors wanting to learn the valuable process
of breaking down scenes, rehearsal strategies and have the extraordinary final opportunity to show growth in your skills. A protege of Uta Hagen, Robert Malcolm was a
professional actor and director who became an agent after HIS agent died and left him the business (Artists Group NY). In 1991, he bought the Artists Group in Los Angeles
and represented many well known stars i.e. Jerry Orbach, Dom Deluise, half of the cast of MASH, Mickey Rooney, Judy Kaye and many more. Class is limited to 12
actors. Please upload your headshot and create a resume in your online account upon registration.
Dates: Feb. 17th, 24th, March 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th. ONLY $349
Theater Intensive with Alaine Alldaffer,
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18
CD, Playwrights Horizons
6:30 — REGISTER NOW for this amazing ONE NIGHT ONLY theater intensive with this powerhouse Casting Director. Alaine is currently the CD for Playwrights Horizons,
the most highly respected Off-Broadway Theatre in New York City. She’ll have received your headshots ahead of time and “cast” each actor in a theatre scene, which you
will pick-up two days in advance. The night will start off with a Q&A, and then you will be given a scene partner. You will have a brief rehearsal period and then Alaine will
begin working with each paired scene in a group format. Be prepared for awesome feedback and training that will impact your auditions immediately. PLEASE NOTE: Once
scenes have been distributed, if you LATE CANCEL you WILL NOT BE REPLACED. Please submit ONE headshot and resume upon registration. Alaine is interested
in seeing committed actors looking for honest and constructive feedback. AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED!
Just $69
Commercial Connection
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20
9:45 — 8 Top Industry Guests! So many of our actors have gained representation and booked work as a direct result of this event that we are bringing it back by popular
demand. This fabulous opportunity to spend the day with INCREDIBLE commercial casting directors and agents can’t be missed! The format will be a Q&A at the beginning
of the day, followed by commercial copy (come early to choose your copy or bring your own) presented for verbal feedback and adjustments to two panels. You’ll
also receive personal evaluations on everything from copy skills to presentation to P/R. We’ll break for lunch, then, in the afternoon you’ll meet with each guest for miniinterviews. While you wait for your interview, we’ll have a wide variety of headshot photographers showing their books.
Scheduled guests include:
DOUG KESTEN, Agent, Paradigm
LAKEY WOLFF, Agent, CESD
MICHAEL RAYMEN, Agent, Don Buchwald & Associates
TRACEY GOLDBLUM, Agent, Abrams Artists
JERRY KALLARAKKAL, Agent, DDO Agency *NEW OFFICE!!*
DONNA DESETA, CD, Donna DeSeta Casting
BARRY SHAPIRO, CD, Herman & Lipson Casting
ANGELA MICKEY, CD, Liz Lewis Casting
SEND US NINE HEADSHOTS AND RESUMES IMMEDIATELY UPON REGISTERING!!!
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An awesome $229
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22
SUPER SOAP CLASS taught by TORI VISGILIO, Associate CD from One Life to Live.
6:30 — 3 Weeks. If you’re interested in Daytime Television - TAKE THIS CLASS! After 16 years at this venerable and Emmy Award winning daytime television series,
Tori knows EXACTLY what the network honchos are looking for! From her unique perspective as Associate Casting Director, she’s often humorous but ALWAYS right on
target, and will coach you on what it takes to book a principal role on a soap. Actors who’ve taken this amazing class have gone on to BOOK U/5’s, dayplayer and recurring
roles on various soaps here and in LA and now you have the chance to work with a PRO! You’ll begin session #1 with a general read-through of soap material and in
depth training on all of the particulars of being cast in daytime. Session #2 will be all about breaking down a scene, the arcs, blocking for camera vs. blocking for actors and
continued study of this unique 4-camera format. Session #3 concludes with a “simulated” screen test which will be taped for you to take home and review. Please note there
are no make-ups for missed sessions! Clear your schedule for 3 weeks and learn everything you don’t know about daytime!
Dates: Mondays, Feb. 22nd, March 1st & 8th.
Only $259
Musical Theater Showcase
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22
5 Week Class with Dale Brown, CD,Tara Rubin Casting plus 5 TOP NY Agents!
7:00 – 5 weeks. After RAVE reviews and many actors signed to agencies after taking this showcase, this MUSICAL THEATER Class is designed for you to work with one of
the best Musical Theater CD’s in town followed by a showcase to a panel of Musical Theater agents! The first week you will bring in your current audition material (so don’t
forget your book) and work with Dale as well as Joel Carlton, Agent, DGRW on your presentation, “package”, defining your true style, audition appearance and demeanor,
and selected song choices. Collectively you will decide on material that you will work on with Dale over the course of the upcoming weeks. The final week will begin with a
Q&A followed by showcasing your work to a panel of 4 musical theater agents for adjustments, comments and written feedback. Dale has been with this high profile casting
office for just over a year which casts Shrek, Mamma Mia!, Jersey Boys, Mary Poppins, Billy Elliot (NY), Phantom and A Little Night Music. Joel is one of the finest agents in
town and currently has clients in Next to Normal (Tony Award Winner Alice Ripley), Shrek, The Little Mermaid, Wicked, Mary Poppins and Mamma Mia just to name a few.
This is truly an amazing opportunity for the ADVANCED Musical Theater performer. Register now as this class will sell out fast! Limited to 12 singing actors.
Dates: Mondays, Feb. 22nd, March 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd.
Only $429
Film Audition Intensive
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22
with Adrienne Stern, CD, Adrienne Stern Casting
7:00 — After a huge waitlist for her last intensive and after GREAT feedback regarding the level of talent she has seen at AC, Adrienne has graciously agreed to come back!
In tonight’s intensive you’ll start off with a Q&A taking in the pearls of wisdom and information this veteran CD has to offer. Adrienne will then pair you with another actor in a
cold scene that she will provide from recent films she has cast and you’ll have time rehearse with your partner. Next, Adrienne will be working intensively with each pairing in
a group format so that you’ll have the chance to get coaching and observe how this constantly in-demand CD works with others. Be prepared for feedback and direction for
adjustments which will surely impact your next audition! Adrienne is currently casting 7 features: The No Game, Happy New Year, Blue World, Sundays in Fort Greene, The
Suspect of St. Marks Place, Shoedog, and Losers Take All. Recent projects include: Harold, Boarding House, Blue World, Jones Party, Strange Effect, The Ivory Trade,
Ten Tall Stories, Immaculate Conception of Little Dizzle and Popular Bluff. Past films credits for this office (too numerous to completely list here) include Broken English, The
Insurgents, and Shanghai Hotel.  She’s currently interested in meeting new talent of All Types-All Ethnicities (18+).  She’s so busy casting she would only commit to this
one date so don’t miss out! Register soon as space will go fast!
Just $89
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Advanced Voice Over Tune Up!
with Casting Director Stacy Seidel and Voice Actor Paul Liberti
6:30 — 6 Weeks. “I’m getting auditions…why am I NOT Booking?!” NOW IS YOUR CHANCE TO FIND OUT! This advanced 6-week VO class is for the working Actor
wanting to move to the next level! (This class is not for the beginner!) Casting Director Stacy Seidel and working actor Paul Liberti, will guide you through the stumbling blocks
of Voice-Over auditions with perspectives from both the casting director and the working voice actor. These two very popular AC teachers combine their unique skills for an
AMAZING Voice-Over experience! In your final class, you’ll also get to showcase your work for feedback to a NY Voice-Over agent. Stacy Seidel is a Voice-Over Casting
Director at Broadcasters and comes with many years of casting experience both on-camera and V/O’s. Always busy, busy, busy, Stacy is currently casting commercials for
Comcast, Arby’s, Sprint, Nextel, Cadillac, Neosporin, Macy’s, Ben & Jerry’s and E-Trade; as well as V/O’s for JP Morgan Chase and Saturn. She is always looking for top
voice-over talent. Paul Liberti is a working voice actor who has booked hundreds of V/O spots and animated series including Pokemon, Blues Clues, Noggin’s – Pinky Dinky
Doo, Saturday Night Live Cartoons and Sesame Street. He’s also been an actor on Broadway as well as film and TV. Limited to 14 V/O actors! Your VO career can’t afford
to miss this unique Voice-Over opportunity!!! PLEASE BRING YOUR VO DEMO TO THE FIRST CLASS!!
Dates: Mondays, February 22nd, (skips March 1st), 8th, 15th, 22nd (skips the 29th) April 5th & 12th.
Only $349
“inTREATMENT” On-Camera Class: Technique for Film & TV
with Roz Coleman, Film Director and On-Set Coach for HBO’s In Treatment
3:00 – 4 weeks. Actors Connection is thrilled to have SUPERSTAR Roz Coleman teaching our NEW daytime on-camera class for film and TV. Not only sought after as an
actress, Roz is an incredible acting coach and currently the on-set coach for HBO’s hit series In Treatment starring Gabriel Byrne. In this four week on-camera class, Roz
will be covering on-camera basics, script analysis, cold reads, and techniques for working with camera, script and reader. Roz will also be giving you website research as
well as great business basics. Perfect for the actor transitioning from stage to screen or wanting to improve their on-camera style, this class will take you to the next level in
your career. With major acting credits including 5 Broadway shows, Roz just wrapped a featured role in Frankie and Alice (release 2009) starring Halle Berry, the lead in the
independent film INDELIBLE (release 2009) and an appearance in BROOKLYN’S FINEST (release 2009) starring Don Cheadle and Richard Gere. Rosalyn’s film credits
include: VANILLA SKY, OUR SONG, BROWN SUGAR, HOOK’D UP, EVERYONE’S DEPRESSED, THE WINDOW, THE OPPORTUNIST and MUSIC OF THE HEART.
TV credits include: recurring roles on NBC’s KIDNAPPED, HBO’s OZ, NEW AMSTERDAM on FOX, NYPD BLUE, NY UNDERCOVER, and several appearances on LAW
& ORDER SVU and LAW & ORDER CRIMINIAL INTENT. Rosalyn has created, cast and directed over fifty film projects for her production company Red Wall Productions.
Projects include award winning short films, industrials, music concerts, promotional videos, educational videos and actor demo reels.
Dates: Tuesdays, February 23rd, March 2nd, 9th & 16th.
An Amazing $199
Acting In Song with TIFFANY LITTLE CANFIELD, Casting Director , Telsey & Company
7:00 – 4 Weeks.  This is your chance to work with one of the industry’s finest! We are thrilled to have Tiffany from this TOP musical theater casting office teaching this
popular four-week class here at AC. She will cover audition preparation for the singing actor emphasizing choice of material, development of actable, specific, personal
choices which remain alive as you perform a song again and again. The class will focus on a variety of songs to use for appointment auditions but the techniques learned
and developed are applicable to any cut of music. Tiffany will be working with all different styles including traditional, contemporary and pop musical theatre. Be prepared to
learn new music and work on a weekly basis incorporating feedback from the week before. The 4th week, Tiffany will work with you on finding the perfect 8-bar and 16-bar
cuts from the music you have worked on throughout the class. Current projects include: Spider-Man, Legally Blonde National Tour, Wicked, South Pacific, In the Heights,
Rock of Ages, Catch Me If You Can, The Addams Family and many, many more. A rare opportunity not to be missed. Limited to 12 singing actors.
Dates: Tuesdays, February 23rd, March 2nd, 9th and 16th.
An Unbelievable $379
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On-Camera Law & Order:CI Intensive
with Kimberly Hope, Head Casting Director
7:30 — Back by demand! AC is thrilled to welcome Kimberly back for this ON-CAMERA Law & Order: CI Intensive! She has been the Head Casting Director for this
HIT TV series for over 3 seasons, and is ready to share her vast knowledge and experience with you, giving truly effective feedback and adjustments on your work. This
intensive will be structured to fine-tune your TV audition skill set and help you book that next role! If you’re intent on landing roles on this hit TV series, this intensive is not
to be missed! Kimberly brings years of experience casting to this evening where she’ll be working with you on what it takes to book a role on Law & Order: CI. She will have
received your headshots and resumes in advance and cast you in a scene which you will receive in advance. You’ll start off the night with a Q&A, and then Kimberly will
begin working with you with a reader, on-camera, in a group format. Be prepared for feedback and to take adjustments on the fly. She is interested in meeting talent of
all types and ethnicities 18+ that she HAS NOT MET in the past 12 months. AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED! Please upload your headshot and create a resume
in your online account upon registration. PLEASE NOTE: Once scenes have been distributed by Kimberly, if you LATE cancel you will NOT be replaced! 
An Amazing $119
Law & Order:SVU Intensive
with Philip Huffman, Assoc. CD, Law & Order: SVU
7:30 — If you’re intent on landing roles on this hit TV series, this ONE NIGHT ONLY intensive is not to be missed! Philip brings years of experience casting to this evening
where he’ll be working with you on what it takes to book a role on Law & Order: SVU. Philip will have received your headshots and resumes in advance and cast you in a
scene which you will pick up in advance. You’ll start off the night with a Q&A, and then Philip will begin working with you with a reader in a group format. Be prepared for
feedback and to take adjustments on the fly. He is interested in meeting talent of all types and ethnicities 18+ that he HAS NOT met in the past 12 months. AN EVENT
NOT TO BE MISSED! It’s VERY IMPORTANT to send your p/r upon registration!!!   PLEASE NOTE: Once scenes have been distributed by Philip, if you LATE
cancel you will NOT be replaced!  
An Amazing $89
On-Camera Commercial Class with BARRY SHAPIRO — CD, Herman & Lipson Casting
6:00 — 5 Weeks. Always a SOLD OUT class, Barry is a force in the field of commercial casting. He will be offering his unique insight and coaching skills in this
comprehensive class. You’ll learn: How to audition for all different types of commercials including improv, one-liners and multi-person copy; mastering cue cards, eating
on-camera, and analysis of copy; What to do with the call back AND gain insight on what goes on AFTER you’ve left the room!  At the end of the 5 weeks, Barry will give an
honest and direct evaluation on where you stand in the commercial market! A fabulous opportunity to work with one of the TOP CD’s in town with over 25 years experience
in casting. Work on-camera in every class! Barry has been known to call in actors direct from his class for principal auditions. Certainly an opportunity not to be missed.
Just $329
Dates:  Wednesdays, Feb. 24th, March 3rd, 10th, (skips 17th), 24th & 31st.
ON-CAMERA Feature Film & TV Technique
2-Week Class taught by Allison Estrin, Assoc. CD, Barden/Schnee Casting
7:00 — 2 weeks. NOW CASTING MULTIPLE FEATURE FILMS! Work with one of the top casting associates from one of the most prominent bi-coastal casting offices
around! This 2 week Intensive begins with the first session focusing on prepared day-player roles on TV and week two you will turn to prepared film sides working on
dayplayer roles. This is a great opportunity to learn the differences between auditioning for dayplayer on TV and on film ! All aspects of working on-camera in both mediums
will be covered fully by Allison including audition tips and techniques, the best headshots for on-camera work and what on your resume attracts CD’s to call you in! Barden/
Schnee is currently casting What’s Wrong with Virginia starring Jennifer Connelly and Ed Harris, a new original series Failure to Fly, the Hillary Swank feature Betty Anne
Waters (also starring Sam Rockwell), the MTV movie Disco Queen, the upcoming Brian DePalma film The Boston Stranglers and the next Will Ferrell comedy Stewie. Past
feature film projects include Pineapple Express, World Trade Center directed by Oliver Stone and Proof. This class is a MUST for those wanting to perfect their on-camera
audition technique for FILM and TELEVISION!
Dates: Wednesdays, Feb. 24th & March 3rd.
An Amazing $159
COMEDY FOR TELEVISION 3 Week On-Camera Class WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
with Candice Alustiza, Assoc. CD, Soffer Casting ~Now Casting Ugly Betty~
7:30 — After great feedback out our last Film and Primetime Festival, Actors Connection welcomes one of our favorite CD’s to teach a new COMEDY FOR TELEVISION
class! Prior to her working on UGLY BETTY, Candice worked with many high profile casting directors in the City including Julie Tucker, Kim Miscia, Beth Bowling and
Gayle Keller. The class will begin with a Q&A where Candice will discuss the intricacies and differences of auditioning for sit-coms, specifically addressing single-camera
vs. multi-camera auditions. Then it is right to the work! Based on your HS/resume, in week #1 Candice will focus on ‘cold’ comedic sides that you will receive the night of
the first class. For the following week, she will give you sides that will be prepared in advanced and brought in for critique and adjustments. Together, you and Candice will
decide which sides will be used for your “callback” for the final class. At the beginning of week #3, you will have a final “run-through” of the sides you selected for any final
adjustments. Candice will be inviting an additional industry guest to view your work after your brief work session! The opportunity to work in sit-coms is RARE in New York, so
this is a great opportunity to fine-tune your comedic skill set and get ahead of the rest! Please upload your headshot and create a resume in your online account upon
registration. Dates: Wednesdays, Feb. 24th, (skips March 3rd), March 10th & 17th.
ONLY $269
Audio Books Master Class!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
5-Week Voice-Over Class with Professional Voice Actor Paul Liberti
6:00 — 5 Weeks. Now you can bring audio books to life… like a pro! As an audio books interpreter, did you know that you’re competing with Celebrities and Celebrity
authors? Working with Paul, you’ll discover your own style that allows you to be competitive with the very best and work on the skills and techniques needed to rehearse, gain
direction and record excerpts in the studio. Paul will also play readings from celebrated actors and authors -- only now you will understand what they did or didn’t do! You’ll
also learn how to market and pitch to book publishers; how to do audio book demo preparation; and learn how to answer a producer’s dreaded question, “what do you charge
to do my book?!” For the last class, Paul will bring in a working audio books V/O actor, to get another viewpoint on this business as well as inside information. Also included is
an important workbook for continued advancement in the audio books market! Paul Liberti is a celebrated teacher and working voice actor whose audio books credits include
Scholastic, Nickelodeon, Tavoli Entertaiment, and the Audie Award winning series Goose Bumps. He’ll guide you through an amazing five week journey in this every changing
market! Limited to 12 V/O actors.
Dates: Fridays, February 26th, March 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th.
Only $299
Film Intensive
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
with Eve Battaglia, CD, Eve Battaglia Casting
7:00 — This in-demand indie film casting powerhouse is back by demand for another FILM INTENSIVE. Upon registration you’ll submit your headshot and resume
from which Eve will choose sides just for you! She’ll use material from her recent projects (Oscar nominated TransAmerica, Sorry Haters, Another Gay Movie and the
upcoming Home, starring Marcia Gay Harden) which you’ll pick up in advance for preparation. The intensive starts off with an informative Q&A session followed by your
presentation of the scene with a reader ON-CAMERA in a group. Currently, Eve is casting TWO indie features -THE HUNT starring John Hawkes and BOARDING HOUSE
starring Mira Sorvino. This is a wonderful opportunity to be coached by an expert in film! PLEASE NOTE: Once scenes have been distributed, if you LATE CANCEL
you WILL NOT BE REPLACED. Please remember to submit a headshot and resume upon registration or upload your picture/resume to your account profile.
Just $79
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4-Week Film Audition Technique Class
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
with Judy Henderson, Legendary CD & 2 Legit Agents
7:00 — 4 Weeks. Not only is Judy one of NYC’s foremost casting directors, she is a legend in the industry and a truly gifted teacher! With numerous years of casting film,
Judy brings a detailed and creative approach to the actor’s process and invaluable insight about the industry. She was voted as one of the top 20 CD’s in the U.S., an
Artios award winner for Hurly Burly and has called in, auditioned, and booked many actors met at Actors Connection! Each week will build on the last and all sessions will
be on-camera. The course will start off with a week of monologues so Judy can get a “feel” for your type as well as an opportunity to focus on each actor’s individual oncamera habits and how this could affect your audition. For the upcoming sessions, you will receive film sides in advance working with readers, scene partners, blocking and
rehearsing your sides, etc… all on camera. The final week will be a final “performance” with 2 of Judy’s favorite NY Agents in attendance. Judy is one of the busiest CD’s
in town, with current and upcoming projects including the feature films In the Meantime, Unicorns, Digger, and El Precio Del Paraíso. Past projects include the feature films
Order of Redemption, Unmade Man, Sweet Violins and Day Zero, the Broadway revival of Barefoot in the Park, Abigail’s Party, 12 and Holding, Before Sunrise, Suburbia,
and L.I.E. as well as the off-Broadway productions of The Accomplices (The New Group), Tall Trees and I Can See It in the Dead Man’s Eyes. This class will fill FAST so
don’t delay! Dates: Fridays, Feb. 26th, (skip March 5th), 12th, 19th & 26th.
An Amazing $329
INTRO TO VOICEOVERS
TUESDAY, MARCH 2
with TARA BORAGINE, Personal Manager, Diesel Management
6:30 — 6 weeks. Have you ever been told you have the perfect voice for voice-overs but don’t know where to start? This class is designed for the beginning voice-over
actor to find out what it takes to be competitive in this lucrative market. Formerly a V/O agent at ICM, we are thrilled to have Tara return to teach at AC! You’ll learn how to
distinguish and identify your personal “voice”; when, how, and why to have a demo reel; choosing stand-out copy for practice and your reel; the relationship between agents
and CD’s; union vs. non-union work available; taking direction; pause/beat choices; AND get a general overall picture of that it takes to be a working voice-over actor in New
York. The first five classes are in a professional voice-over booth where you’ll also learn about the equipment, technical lingo and much MORE; your sixth class will be
individual appointments with Tara for personal feedback, class evaluation as well as your marketability and what you may need to improve.
Dates: Tuesdays, March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th & April 6th. An Extraordinary $329
THURSDAY, MARCH 4
Advanced Voiceover Class with Tara Boragine, Personal Manager, Deisel Management
6:30 — 5 weeks. So many of Tara’s Intro to VO students wanted to continue with her as a coach that we’ve created the next level for those of you who are no longer
beginners! Her unique perspective and style of teaching brings out your BEST and workable qualities. Learn the most effective and efficient way to break down copy
quickly, how to keep consistency in your auditions so that you constantly BOOK more work as a paid professional VO actor. Each session will be recorded in our professional
booth (please bring your own cd) as Tara tailors the lesson for you as an individual. Instead of a “how to” type of class, you’ll be an active participant in your own growth as
well as assist your fellow actors in their learning experience. A truly unique opportunity, be one of the first to register!
An Extraordinary $279
Dates: Thursdays, March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th & April 1st. MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITION MASTER CLASS
THURSDAY, MARCH 4
with Bethany Knox, Casting Director/Partner, Telsey + Company
7:00 – From one of the busiest casting offices in NY, Actors Connection is honored to have Bethany teaching this ONE NIGHT ONLY Musical Theater audition master class.
The evening will start off with a Q & A, and then each actor will “audition” for Bethany with your prepared songs in a group format. She will coach, give feedback and direction
and offer possible recommendations of material to “check out” if what you are currently using doesn’t “work”. For this class, please prepare 2 contrasting songs. Also bring
your book as Bethany may want to hear something additional. Current projects for this office include the Broadway musicals of IN THE HEIGHTS, NEXT TO NORMAL,
SOUTH PACIFIC, WICKED, MEMPHIS and ROCK OF AGES. Bethany and T+C also cast several plays (Broadway and off), many touring productions, motion pictures,
commercials, motion capture and voice overs. Bethany is always looking for new talent for her files and has called in and booked many AC actors.PLEASE NOTE: This
class is limited to 12 ADVANCED Musical Theater actors. AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED!
An Unbelievable $89
FILM INTENSIVE with Meghan Rafferty, Assoc. CD, Ellen Lewis Casting
THURSDAY, MARCH 4
7:00 — Here’s your opportunity to work with a casting director from one of NY’s biggest film offices! Ellen Lewis Casting currently casts ALL of Martin Scorsese’s films
including the upcoming SHUTTER ISLAND (release 2010) starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo. Meghan will have received your headshots and resumes and
cast you in a scene which you will receive in advance. The intensive starts off with an informative Q & A session followed by your presentation of the scene with a reader
ON-CAMERA in a group. This is a wonderful opportunity to be coached by an expert in film! Recent projects for Meghan include the HBO pilot, Boardwalk Empire and the
recently completed feature Morning Glory starring Harrison Ford, Rachel McAdams and Diane Keaton. Some past film casting credits include: The Aviator, Prime, Imaginary
Heroes, Broken Flowers, Away We Go w/ John Krasinski and Maya Rudolf and My Own Love Song w/ Renee Zellweger and Forest Whitaker. In addition, Meghan worked
with Bonnie Finnegan for two years where she cast the short-lived NBC drama Kidnapped and various pilots for Paramount/CBS.
Just $79
Teleprompter Intensive with Patricia Stark, MediaImageCoach.com
TUESDAY, MARCH 9
On-Camera TV & Film 3-Week Class
TUESDAY, MARCH 9
6:00 — We haven’t had this IN-DEMAND class for a while due Pat’s recent spokesperson national tour. But now she’s BACK and this intensive is a fantastic way to get
HANDS-ON training with professional Teleprompter equipment and learn a special skill that is invaluable for those interested in TV hosting, anchoring and filmed industrials.
You’ll learn: How to read a Teleprompter without sounding like you’re reading; How to “own” the words; Conversational vs. Presentational; Basic Technical Aspects;
Facial Expressions, Cadence & Timing; Dealing with long format scripts, live broadcast news, and cold reads; Finding “The Zone.” A former Connecticut 10 O’clock News
Anchor and former Miss New York, Pat currently hosts several national and regional television programs airing in the U.S. and Canada. She’s appeared in numerous TV
commercials and hundreds of corporations have hired Pat as a spokesperson for their corporate training and promotional videos. Space is limited to 12 actors.
Only $159
with Jessica
Daniels ~NOW CASTING 30 ROCK!!~
7:30— 3 Weeks. Congratulations to Jessica who recently moved to NBC to work on the hit series 30 ROCK! After a HUGE waitlist for her first class, Actors Connection
welcomes one of our favorite CD’s, Jessica Daniels, to teach our newest On-Camera TV and Film Class! Throughout her career, she has worked at some of the finest film
and television offices: (Avy Kaufman, Finnegan/Jacobs, Kathleen Chopin, Nancy Klopper and the late Mali Finn) feature films she’s worked on include the Oscar winning
Brokeback Mountain, Empire Falls, Garden State, and I Am Legend. TV shows include Denis Leary’s The Job and the current ABC series The Unusuals. She was also the
casting associate on the TV show Royal Pains with Bonnie Finnegan and Steven Jacobs, a USA/Universal series that’s shooting in New York. As Jessica has spent years
casting BOTH Film and TV, this class will break down the different audition techniques and how to approach both mediums differently and successfully. Based on your HS/
resume, in week #1 Jessica will focus on ‘cold’ TELEVISON sides that you will receive the night of the first class. That evening, she will distribute your FILM sides that will be
prepared for week #2. Together, you and Jessica will decide which sides will be used for your “callback” for the final class. In addition, you will discuss the casting process of
both and from pre-read to screen-test, chemistry reads and much more. A rare opportunity to work with one of the busiest and most respected CD’s in NY!
Dates: Tuesdays, March 9th, 16th & 23rd.
Just $279
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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10
LEGIT AGENT NIGHT
with 4 TOP NY Agents in ONE NIGHT!
7:00 — These 4 HUGE industry giants will be focusing on your talents for legit work. You’ll pick up scenes in advance and prepare them, then you’ll have a Q & A with the
guests giving their unique insight from their point of view as well as helpful insider tips. You’ll do your scene with a reader in a GROUP format presented for verbal critique
AND get written feedback on your work that you’ll receive at the end of the session—the unvarnished truth on where you stand on gaining representation and booking roles.
This event is always a SELL-OUT!!
Scheduled Guests include:
Nancy Curtis, Agent/Owner, Harden-Curtis Associates
Gary Epstein, Agent/Owner, Phoenix Artists (FIRST TIME GUEST!)
Steve Maihack, Agent, Stewart Talent
Clay Smith, Agent, The Leudtke Agency
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND US FOUR HEADSHOTS AND RESUMES UPON REGISTERING!!! PLEASE NOTE: Once scenes have been distributed, if you late
cancel you will not be replaced! Register soon! IT’S GONNA GO FAST!!! AN AMAZING $149
THURSDAY, MARCH 11
ALL DAY Commercial Improv Intensive with Barry Shapiro, CD, Herman & LIpson Casting
10:00 — With Barry’s other classes always selling out, you’ll need to be fast to get in on this one! As every savvy commercial actor knows, many auditions are strictly
improvised and in order to BOOK, you need to have this skill set down pat! Barry is an expert teacher of these kinds of auditions where there is either no copy at all or the
script is partly or entirely improvised. This intensive will focus on Improv as it relates strictly to commercials. You’ll learn to mime eating, talking and reacting in a restaurant
scene; activities thrown at you “in the moment”; taking a script and putting it into your own words; improvising dialogue before the written script starts and after it ends;
creating an instant character fully realized at a moment’s notice and much more! Barry has been a commercial CD for over 25 years and his experience translates to you
feeling comfortable in these kinds of auditions so that you BOOK them!
Just $89
THURSDAY, MARCH 11
Daytime Television Intensive with “Emmy Award Winner” Mary Clay Boland, CD, As The World Turns
6:30 — If you’re intent on landing roles on DAYTIME Television, this ONE NIGHT ONLY on-camera intensive is not to be missed! Mary Clay brings years of experience
casting to this evening where she’ll be working with you on what it takes to book a role on Daytime TV. She will have received your breakdown in advance and cast you in a
scene which will be distributed the night of the event. You’ll start off the night with a Q&A, and then Mary Clay will distribute sides, give you time to prepare and then begin
working with you on-camera as the reader in a group format. Be prepared for feedback and to take adjustments on the fly. She is interested in meeting talent of all types and
ethnicities 18+. AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED! It’s VERY IMPORTANT to send your p/r upon registration!!!   PLEASE NOTE: Once scenes have been distributed
by Alison, if you LATE cancel you will NOT be replaced! 
An Amazing $89
Being Your Own CEO, The Business of Show
SATURDAY, MARCH 13
Led by Lisa Gold, President, Act Outside The Box & Parter, Actors Connection
10am - 5pm — As an actor you are your own small business. In school you were taught if you were the most talented at your craft you’d be successful. But what was left
out IS what makes the difference in you having a career for life or going out of business quickly! To succeed and make a great living you need to THINK like an entrepreneur
and take care of all aspects of your business from CEO to Secretary. In BEING YOUR OWN CEO you’ll learn: The 5 “hats” you must wear in order to have a fully functional
business as an actor – CEO, Artist, Marketing/PR, CFO and Secretary; Easy entrepreneurial thinking and the 5 small things that will make the biggest difference; How to
create habits including the 7 most essential that highly effective and successful actors do EVERY DAY; How to organize your time and prioritize effectively to accomplish the
steps in your business plan; How to create said business plan that will fast forward you to the career you’ve always wanted STEP by STEP – Leave the workshop with a plan
in place! Do today what others won’t, so that you can do tomorrow what others can’t! Lisa Gold is a professional actress and singer with over 30 years experience and has
been a partner at Actors Connection for almost 10 years. This collective background on both sides of the biz makes Lisa an EXPERT in show BUSINESS.
Only $69
“I HATE MONOLOGUES” 6-WEEK MONOLOGUE CLASS
with Brian
O’Neil, Personal Manager & Autoher of “Acting As A Business”
MONDAY, MARCH 15
1:00 — 6 Weeks. Are your monologues getting you results?? Why are you doing a particular monologue and what result is it intended to produce? Brian O’Neil is
the author of “Acting as a Business” and is considered one of the industry’s gurus when it comes to both monologues and marketing. Brian helped launch the careers
of hundreds of actors including Meg Ryan and Matthew Broderick and has been teaching his ever popular monologue class for over two decades EVERYWHERE from
universities including Yale and Juilliard, to private acting studios and has coached thousands of actors in choosing monologues that fit the roles you are right for! Brian
is an expert when it comes to finding material and his unique insight into what theaters and casting directors look for when hearing monologues will bring you one step
closer to that coveted job. This is a real opportunity to work with a master in a safe, supportive working environment!! Please have a Monologue prepared for the first
week of class! PLEASE REMEMBER TO UPLOAD YOUR HEADSHOT AND RESUME TO YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNT UPON REGISTERING!
Dates: Mondays, March 15th, 22nd, 29th, April 5th, 12th & 19th.
Only $329
TUESDAY, MARCH 16
On-Air Hosting & TV Anchor Class with Patricia Stark, MediaImageCoach.com
6:30 — 4 Weeks. Cable television, Internet and Podcasts have opened tons of opportunities for actors. Could you host your own show? Work in the news? You’ll learn
ALL the hosting and anchoring basics in front of a camera with a professional Teleprompter. In the first class, you’ll work with authentic hosting scripts and get a basic
overview of the industry including situations and environments you will encounter. Next, you’ll cover interview techniques both live and taped, as well as man-on-the-street
interviews. In the final session, you’ll focus on drills including on-camera improvs, reading drills with the Teleprompter and mock auditions! Wrapping it up, each student
will complete a “clean” host read using a Teleprompter and record to a VHS tape (provided by each student) which can be used as a beginner “demo reel”. And before you
leave you’ll receive a 17-page packet recapping information covered in the class as well as valuable industry resources and tips! A former Connecticut 10 O’clock News
Anchor and former Miss New York, Pat currently hosts several national and regional television programs airing in the U.S. and Canada. She’s appeared in numerous TV
commercials and hundreds of corporations have hired Pat as a spokesperson for their corporate training and promotional videos. Space is limited to 12 actors. Please
note: The Teleprompter Intensive or previous Teleprompter experience/class is a prerequisite for this class. Please bring a VHS tape to class so you can take your
work home and view it each week!
Dates: Tuesdays, March 16th, 23rd, 30th & April 6th.
Just $349
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MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITION MASTER CLASS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17
with Eric Woodall, Casting Director, CSA, Tara Rubin Casting
7:00 – From one of the busiest Broadway casting offices in NY, Actors Connection is thrilled to have Eric teaching this ONE NIGHT ONLY Musical Theater Audition Master
Class. For this Master Class, please prepare 2 contrasting songs and bring your book as Eric may want to hear something additional. The evening will start off with
a Q & A, and then each actor will perform for Eric using your prepared material in a group format. He will coach, give direction and offer possible recommendations
of material to “check out” if what you are currently using doesn’t “work”. Eric is currently casting with Tara Rubin the Broadway and National tours of: A Little Night
Music, Billy Elliot, Shrek, Mamma Mia!, Mary Poppins, Young Frankenstein, The Little Mermaid, The Phantom of the Opera and Jersey Boys. Past projects include:
My Fair Lady, Pirate Queen, Les Miserables, History Boys (US Casting), Spamalot, The Country Girl, Rock N’Roll (US casting), The Farnsworth Invention, Spelling
Bee, The Producers, Guys and Dolls, Good Vibrations, Bombay Dreams, Oklahoma!, Flower Drum Song, Imaginary Friends, Metamorphoses, Frogs, Contact, Thou
Shalt Not, Man of No Importance. They also cast for Yale Rep. 2nd Stage. PLEASE NOTE: This class is limited to 12 ADVANCED Musical Theater actors.
An Unbelievable $89
INDIE FILM INTENSIVE
THURSDAY, MARCH 18
with Brette Goldstein, CD/Producer, Brette Goldstein Casting
7:00— 5 Weeks. Find your groove in indie films! We’re very excited to have Brette Goldstein, one of NY’s top indie film casting directors, teaching YOU the skills
necessary to break into this very exciting area of the business! Each week you’ll polish your film audition technique by working intensively on-camera, performing both cold
and prepared scenes from indie features with a reader. The first week you’ll work on cold sides. The second week you’ll work with a prepared scene from a full script that
Brette will have emailed you in advance giving you the full history of your character. The third week a new cold scene and the fourth week another prepared scene that will
be emailed to you in advance with full script. In the final week, Brette will focus on marketing techniques and the business side of the indie market; including who’s who in the
industry and tips on how to break in. Brette’s casts for film, theatre and commercials. Current and recent projects include the films Dead City, The Hike, The Minnow, Silent
Lucidity and Love on the Run. Brette’s films have been featured in almost every major film festival including Sundance, Toronto and Cannes. Register now as this class
will fill quickly! Please bring a VHS tape to each class to view your work.
Dates: Thursdays, March 18th, 25th, April 1st, 8th & 15th.
Just $329
30 Second Spotlight: On-Camera Commercial Intensive
THURSDAY, MARCH 18
with Ken Lazer, Casting Director, Ken Lazer Casting
7:00 — If you’re a working Commercial actor who wants to book more work, don’t miss this opportunity to learn what you need to shine in all of your 30 second on-camera
spots! In this ONE NIGHT Commercial Intensive, you’ll work with one of NY’s top commercial casting directors, Ken Lazer. He’ll show and teach you specific tools and
techniques that will make your auditions and callbacks stand out above your competition. You’ll work on several different pieces of commercial copy ON CAMERA with
Ken and watch your audition playback. He will show you what is working, what is not working, WHY it’s not working and HOW to make it your best audition. This is an
intensive for the advanced commercial actor. With over 17 years experience, Ken has cast hundreds of national, regional, local and international television commercials,
webisodes, infomercials, industrials and voice-overs. Recent and past credits include: Sony, Bank of America, E*Trade, AOL, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Kraft, Coca-Cola,
Pizza Hut, Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Honda, Toyota and Disney to name a few. Some of the companies Ken has cast for include: BBDO, Bond Films, Grey, The Ogilvy Group,
Saatchi & Saatchi (NY & FL),Young & Rubicam and many, many more. In the past, while working with Lori Wyman, CSA, Ken earned screen credits for: Disney/Caravan
Pictures (Holy Man), Mandalay Entertainment (Wild Things), Fox Searchlight Pictures (Blood And Wine), 20th Century Fox (Great Expectations), Castlerock Entertainment
(Striptease), Columbia Television (Moon Over Miami) and Spelling Entertainment (Pier 66). Limited to 14 ADVANCED commercial actors.
Just $79
TV HOST CONNECTION
FRIDAY, MARCH 19
Meet and Showcase to 5 NY TV Host/Broadcast Agents ALL in ONE Night!
7:00 — Our NEWEST event is a MUST for all who are currently seeking TV Host representation! The format will be a Q & A where you’ll have YOUR chance to ask specific
questions all about the TV hosting/broadcast industry, followed by meeting and showcasing your work one at a time to our panel of agents ON CAMERA. You will be emailed
hosting copy to use for this event the day before. Please choose one piece that you connect to and prepare it for this event.
Scheduled Guests include:
Tony Burton, Host/Broadcasting Agent, Don Buchwald and Associates- FIRST TIME GUEST!
Seth Mayeri, Host/Broadcasting Agent, Evolution Media Talent LLC - FIRST TIME GUEST!
Todd Miller, Director of Talent Development and Casting, Discovery Communications
Tim Walsh, Hosting/VO Agent, Atlas Talent
Kirsten Walther, Commercial/Hosting Agent, CESD
Advice and feedback will be brilliant and will immediately affect your audition results! Plus you’ll walk away with written feedback
from the guests. PLEASE BRING IN 5 PICTURES AND RESUMES upon registration.
AN AMAZING $139
Film/TV On-Camera Intensive
SATURDAY, MARCH 20
with SABRINA HYMAN, Casting Associate, Avy Kaufman Casting
2:00 — Here’s a RARE opportunity to meet and work with one of the CD’s from this TOP Feature Film casting office in NYC! This intensive will be structured to fine-tune
your film/TV audition skill set and help you book that next role! Based upon your headshot and resume, you’ll be emailed a film/tv scene to prepare which you will receive in
advance. You’ll start off with a Q&A, and then Sabrina will begin working with you with a reader, on-camera, in a group format. Be prepared for feedback and adjustments.
Originally from LA, Sabrina was the casting associate on THE UNIT and WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE. She recently relocated to New York and is now working with one
of the BIGGEST film Casting Directors around, Avy Kaufman. This office cast the feature films: SALT starring Angelina Jolie, PUBLIC ENEMIES, TAKING WOODSTOCK,
BROTHERS, AMERICAN GANGSTER, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, A.I., BODY OF LIES, BABY MAMA and NATIONAL TREASURE. Most recently, they cast 13 with
Mickey Rourke, SHANGHAI with John Cusack and JACK GOES BOATING with Philip Seymour Hoffman.
An incredible $79
SUNDAY, MARCH 21
ALL DAY Primetime PILOT SEASON Intensive with Michal Zecher, CBS Casting, Primetime
11:00 — With more pilots being cast this season than in previous years, this is a great opportunity to work with Michal during this BUSY time at CBS. Casting tons of
projects for CBS, Michal is the perfect person to lead you through the intricacies of auditioning for these types of roles.</b> This all-day intensive starts with an informational
chat and Q & A. Michal will have received your headshots ahead of time and “cast” each actor in a dramatic scene, which you will receive ahead of time for preparation. Then
it’s you on-camera with a reader. Michal will then review and critique everyone’s work and address how your picture and resume “speaks” for you. After a short lunch break,
you’ll repeat the process in the afternoon session with your Sitcom scene, incorporating what you’ve learned in the AM! Michal is currently working on NUMEROUS pilots and
is interested in meeting experienced actors all Ages (18+) and All Ethnicities. She’s an EXPERT at casting and a very giving and gifted teacher! Please upload your picture
and resume to your online account profile upon registration!!! PLEASE NOTE: Once scenes have been distributed by Michal, if you LATE cancel you will NOT be
replaced! HURRY TO REGISTER as space will go fast!!
Just $139
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MONDAY, MARCH 22
Theater Intensive
with Camille Hickman, Assoc. Casting Director, Lincoln Center Theater
6:30 — REGISTER NOW for this ONE NIGHT ONLY theater intensive with the associate Casting Director for Lincoln Center Theater which has been named “the preeminent theater in the country” (New York Times). Camille will have received your headshots ahead of time and “cast” each actor in a theater scene, which you will be
emailed 4-5 days in advance. You’ll start off the night with a Q&A, and then she will begin working with you and a reader in a group format. Be prepared for awesome
feedback and training that will impact your auditions immediately. Since joining Daniel Swee in 2005, Camille has worked on LCT’s productions of: Third, Seascape, Awake
and Sing, The House In Town, The Clean House, The Coast of Utopia, Dying City, Cymbeline, The New Century, Saturn Returns, Stunning, Joe Turner’s Come And Gone,
Broke-ology, In The Next Room or the vibrator play, What Once We Felt, and When The Rain Stops Falling. Currently they are working on: Graceland and The Grand
Manner for Lincoln Center Theater. Camille has served as Casting Associate on the Broadway productions of: Mary Stuart, Exit the King, God of Carnage: Frost/Nixon, the
National Tour of Frost/Nixon, The Year of Magical Thinking and The Vertical Hour. Previously, Camille has worked on the following television series: HBO’s The Comeback,
Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Sex and the City and Hope & Faith. Please upload your headshot and create a resume in your online account upon registration.
PLEASE NOTE: Once scenes have been distributed, if you LATE CANCEL you WILL NOT BE REPLACED. Camille is interested in seeing committed actors
looking for honest and constructive feedback. AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED!
Just $69
TUESDAY, MARCH 23
MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITION MASTER CLASS
with Nikole Vallins, Casting Director, Jay Binder Casting
7:00 – From one of the busiest casting offices in NY, Actors Connection is honored to have Nikole teaching this ONE NIGHT ONLY Musical Theater Audition Master
Class. For this Master Class, please prepare 2 contrasting songs and bring your book as Nikole may want to hear something additional. The evening will start off with a Q &
A, and then each actor will perform for Nikole using your prepared material in a group format. She will coach, give direction and offer possible recommendations of material
to “check out” if what you are currently using doesn’t “work”. A vivacious CD, Nikole’s current projects include casting the Broadway revival of The Miracle Worker, the
upcoming season for the City Center “Encores” Series, and ongoing casting for a variety of Broadway shows. This office also does continuous casting for several national
tours including The Lion King, A Chorus Line, Dreamgirls and Grease. Past projects include the hit movie Dreamgirls, the Oscar-winner for Best Feature Chicago and
feature film of Nine. Recent Broadway projects include Finian’s Rainbow, 39 Steps and the off-Broadway show The Marvelous Wonderettes. PLEASE NOTE: This class is
limited to 12 ADVANCED Musical Theater actors.
An Unbelievable $89
VOICE-OVER CONNECTION
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24
MEET 5 TOP NY V/O INDUSTRY GUESTS ALL IN ONE NIGHT!
7:00 — Our NEWEST event is a MUST for all voice-over actors currently seeking agency representation or wanting to bump up to a new career level. The format will be a Q
& A where you’ll have YOUR chance to ask specific questions all about the voice-over industry, followed by meeting and showcasing your work one at a time to our panel of
agents in our professional voice-over booth. Please choose one piece of 30 second V/O copy that you connect to and prepare it for this event.
Scheduled guests include:
Ed Batchelor, Paradigm
Jennifer Brown, Abrams Artists,
Jason Sasportas, Stewart Talent
Eileen Schellhorn, Innovative Artists
Robyn Starr, Don Buchwald & Assoc.
Advice and feedback will be brilliant and will immediately affect your audition results! Plus you’ll walk away with written feedback from the guests as well as your work in the
booth emailed to you. Our agents will also take a copy of all participants work with them as well. You do not need to have a Voice-Over demo to attend this event.
If you do, PLEASE BRING IN 5 V/O DEMOS and 5 P/R’S FOR THIS EVENT! See FIVE guests for less, all in one convenient night!
An Amazing $139
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24
Monologue Perfection - 5 Week Monologue Class with Private One on One
with Paul Fouquet, CD, Elissa Myers Casting
7:00 — 5 Weeks. Taught by award-winning casting director Paul Fouquet, this monologue class is dedicated to finding you perfect monologues best suited for you and
your type. Paul’s approach will find you the best pieces to help you book jobs and land representation as well as remove any fear you may have in performing them. The
first week, Paul will be working with everyone where he’ll instantly tell you what is or is not working – so get ready to work!. He’ll also give you a list of ideas from plays that
more than likely you’ve never heard of before. Between weeks #1 and #2, Paul will bring you into his office with a private appointment so he can edit and piece together the
monologues so you can be on you feet with one by week 2. In week three, you’ll begin work encompassing an intensive work session in which you’ll get grounded in the
technique of approaching the monologue as a scene. In the following weeks, Paul will coach you to MONOLOGUE PERFECTION so that by the last class you will have
numerous monologues ready to perform. Paul has been a CD for over 20 years and his credits include many Tony nominated Broadway shows, over 25 Off-Broadway
shows as well as MOWs, pilots, Mini Series and previous Emmy Award-Winning bio-pics. Regional casting includes The Old Globe, Alabama Shakespeare, Cleveland
Playhouse, Seattle Rep., Magic Theatre, Denver Center, Geva, Shakespeare Theater DC and the Dallas Theater Center. This office has so far received 14 nominations and
has won 3 Artios Awards for “Outstanding Achievement in Casting”, most recently in the category of “LA Theater” for Anna in the Tropics at Pasadena Playhouse.
Class is limited to 12. Please upload your headshot and create a resume in your online account upon registration.
Only $349
Dates: Wednesdays, March 24th, 31st, April 7th, 14th & 21st Plus your PRIVATE appt. between weeks #1 and #2.
*NEW* DAYTIME On-Camera Commercial Class
THURSDAY, MARCH 25
with BARRY SHAPIRO, CD, Herman & Lipson Casting
2:00 — 5 Weeks. By POPULAR request, we are now offering a commercial class for those of you available during the day! Barry is a force in the field of commercial casting.
He will be offering his unique insight and coaching skills in this comprehensive class. Where you’ll learn: How to audition for all different types of commercials including
improv, one-liners and multi-person copy; mastering cue cards, eating on-camera, and analysis of copy; What to do with the call back AND gain insight on what goes on
AFTER you’ve left the room! At the end of the 5 weeks, Barry will give an honest and direct evaluation of your standing in the commercial game! A fabulous opportunity to
work with one of the TOP CD’s in town with over 25 years experience in casting. Work on-camera in every class! Barry has been known to call in actors direct from his class
for principal auditions. Certainly an opportunity not to be missed.
Dates:  Thursdays, March 25th, April 1st, (skips 8th), 15th, 22nd & 29th.
Just $329
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One Night Monologue Intensive
THURSDAY, MARCH 25
with Jordan Thaler, Casting Director, The Public Theater
7:00 — Actors Connection is honored to have Jordan Thaler from The Public Theater in for this one night intensive! The evening will start off with an informational Q&A
followed by Jordan working and coaching each actor on one contemporary 1-2 minute monologue. Jordan Thaler has cast for more than 25 years in theatre, film and
television, and has collaborated with Heidi Griffiths for more than two decades at the Public Theater in NYC, casting more than 150 productions Off-Broadway and at the
Delacorte Theater in Central Park including Shakespeare, new plays and musicals. His Broadway casting credits include: The Tempest, Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk,
On the Town, The Wild Party, Topdog/Underdog, Take Me Out, Caroline, or Change and Passing Strange. National tours: Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk, Caroline, or
Change. Los Angeles: Caroline, or Change (Ahmanson Theatre). Limited to 12 actors.
Just $89
SATURDAY, MARCH 27
On-Camera Commercial Class with TISHA IOLI— CD, Don Case Casting
SATURDAY SERIES — 2:00 — 4 Weeks. Tisha keeps bringing in LISTS of actors so has brought in for auditions after meeting them at AC, so we are thrilled to bring her
back! In this no-nonsense class packed with individual camera time and useful information, she’ll specifically focus on how to increase your chances of getting a callback
at commercial auditions. You’ll also learn tricks of the trade, common mistakes and how to fix them, what really goes on at a call-back and she’ll answer any questions you
might have. Have you ever wondered why you’re not booking more commercials or even just getting a call-back? What are you doing that is holding back your true potential?
Tisha is here to help you find out just that and fix the individual issues that are stopping you from booking more jobs! As a CD at Don Case, her office casts commercials
both on camera and voiceover. Recent clients include: McDonald’s, Burlington Coat Factory, Sears, Campbell Soup, Coca-Cola, Nokia, and NY Lottery. Work on-camera in
every class!
Dates:  Saturdays, March 27th, (skips April 3rd), 10th, 17th & 24th.
Just $249
F E AT U R E F I L M B O O T C A M P
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31
NEW 4-Week On-Camera Class taught by Jandiz Estrada, CD, Mackey/Sandrich Casting
7:00 — 4 weeks. If you’re intent on landing roles in movies, then this NEW 4-week ON CAMERA class is not to be missed. Get ready to work with one of the top film CD’s
in NYC on both cold and prepared material taken from scripts that Jandiz has cast. Every week you’ll work on camera on all areas of audition technique for feature film. In
the first week, you’ll work on a cold scene with a reader so that Jandiz can get a better idea of who you are as an actor and your personal style. From there she’ll give out
scenes that you will prepare in advance that will offer each actor certain challenges based upon who they are and where they are at in their career. Advanced actors only!
Now casting in NYC for 8 years, Jandiz has worked in all areas and has cast numerous projects with ABC, CBS, Jay Binder, Elissa Myers Casting, Avy Kaufman Casting
and Sheila Jaffe Casting. Now at Mackey/Sandrich Casting, Jandiz has worked on the feature films “Leap Year” starring Amy Adams to be released in March 2010, Disney’s
“The Proposal” starring Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock, a new Disney Greg Kinnear/Miley Cyrus film “The Last Song”, “Adjustment Bureau” starring Emily Blunt and Matt
Damon, “The Mechanic” staring Jason Statham and “Green Zone Thriller” starring Matt Damon & Amy Rayn directed by Paul Greengrass. Current projects include Millenium
Films “The Mechanic” starring Jason Statham, a TNT Pilot “Delta Blues” and the feature film “South of the Border” starring Mathew McConaughey & Eva Mendes. Please
upload your headshot and create a resume in your online account upon registration.
An Amazing $299
Dates: Wednesdays, March 31st, April 7th, 14th & 21st.
How To BOOK Daytime TV
THURSDAY, APRIL 1
with Kate Martineau, Assoc. CD, As The World Turns
6:30 — 3 Weeks. After her first class SOLD OUT, we are thrilled to have Kate teaching our newest class focusing on Daytime Television. At this Emmy-winning office for
six years, Kate works with Mary Clay Boland and Lamont Craig in casting contract roles, dayplayers and U/5’s as well as background actors. She’s open to meeting both
fresh, new talent as well as experienced actors-All Types-All Ethnicities (18+). If you’re interested in working in daytime television, this class will give you the experience
and knowledge needed to get started. Everything from initial contact to screen test is covered including the breakdown of roles, how they’re cast, the audition process, cold
reading techniques, image and types, pictures and resumes, general interviews and much more. Every actor works on camera in every session. After your third session,
Kate privately gives you an honest evaluation of your potential in soaps. Please Note : No make-ups for missed sessions. 
Dates: Thursdays, April 1st, 8th & 15th
An Amazing $259
THURSDAY, APRIL 8
WARM UP YOUR COLD READS with B. Lynne Jebens, Agent, The Krasny Office
6:30 — 5 Weeks. A TRUE cold reading class, Lynne’s teaching what so many of our AC actors have been asking for! Some of our one-night seminars with casting
directors require you to have this skill down pat! So if you don’t, or could use a bit of a brush up, take this invaluable class that has received rave reviews from previous
participants! This 5-week class is also ON-CAMERA so that you can see for yourself if your intentions and feelings are communicated clearly throughout each scene.
She’ll cover all mediums using cold scene material from film, television (sit-com & dramatic), theater and even a bit of daytime. An agent for over 25 years who was a
former professional actress and director, Lynne is an expert at discovering your strong points and building on them as well as zeroing in on what needs work. For the
final class, you’ll work on a long scene that will be treated as a true audition experience. Limited to 12 actors!
Only $249
Dates:  Thursdays, April 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th & May 6th. Character and Animation V/O Technique Class
FRIDAY, APRIL 9
5-weeks of animation V/O work with Professional Voice Actor Paul Liberti
6:00 — 5 Weeks. For every voice over script you ever read you’ll be playing someone else, a character. Never just a voice in a void, the skill of developing your own repertoire
of unique characters is essential for every V/O actor! They can range from natural “real people” characters to the extreme and over the top types. Audio book actors,
commercial actors, animation actors and even narrative voice actors all need to be ready to go at a moments notice especially under pressure at auditions. Learn the inside
secrets and tips from veteran voice actor, Paul Liberti, whose work can be heard on Nickelodeon, PBS, Noggin, Pokemon, Disney and The Muppets. You’ll learn about voice
placement; the facial mask and how you can create different sounds and vibrations; marketing for the character voice actor; practice unique in class and extended at home
exercises; and learn how to sustain a career with techniques that will keep you working for years! The class price also includes a valuable workbook that will help you refine
and shape those characters unique to YOU! Limited to 12 V/O actors.
Dates: Fridays, April 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th & May 7th.
Only $299
Ear Prompter Class with Patricia Stark, MediaImageCoach.com
TUESDAY, APRIL 13
6:30 — 3 Weeks. You asked for it and NOW we’ve got it! No where else in New York City can you get this training with the teacher that all of our actors are talking about
— TV Host and Media Image Coach, Patricia Stark. If you didn’t know it, it’s almost IMPOSSIBLE to find Earprompter training in Manhattan! It’s a skill that is a must for the
commercial/industrial actor! Have you ever had an audition where you had sooooo much copy you felt you were in over your head or unprepared? With an Earprompter you
can easily record your copy and play it back in your ear, giving an audition that seems totally memorized. Producers love actors that use Earprompter because it saves them
time and money!! Get HANDS ON training with professional Earprompter equipment. You’ll learn: speaking while listening to a script in your ear; how to own the words; basic
technical aspects; facial expressions; cadence & timing; how to easily record last minute scripts and changes; how to use Earprompter quickly on location or at auditions; and
how to use Earprompter when a traditional Teleprompter set up is not possible or desired. Pat will also show you where to find the best professional equipment available in
today’s market! Always a sell-out so SIGN UP NOW! Limited to 12 actors!
Dates: Tuesdays, April 13th, 20th & 27th.
Just $269
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SEMINARS
**for CLASSES/SPECIAL EVENTS refer to page 4**
6:30 — STEPHANIE BELLAROSA —Print Agent, CESD. Stephanie is the head of the print division and has been at CESD for seven years. Starting off in the children’s
department and then promoted to the adult division, she is currently seeking new clients of All Types-All Ethnicities (18+) from models to “real” people for commercial print,
catalogues, editorial and fit modeling. Please bring a picture and resume or samples of print work (tear sheets, comp cards) for feedback.
After a Q & A you’ll have
Mini Interviews ONE on ONE
7:00 – DAVID CASH – Agent, Henderson/Hogan Talent Agency. Formerly at CESD, David comes to Actors Connection from this top bi-coastal agency. Currently, he’s
interested in meeting attractive leading types (18-35) for film, tv and theatre. This office has clients on Broadway (Shrek, South Pacific, Young Frankenstein, Wicked, Rock of
Ages, Mary Poppins); film (Sam Mendes’ Revolutionary Road, Reservation Road, The Deal), TV (All 3 L&O’s, Showtime’s Brotherhood), and many regional theatres.
After a Q & A he’ll see
Monologues/Songs ONE on ONE
7:00 — THE BUSINESS OF SHOWBUSINESS with Robert Malcolm, Agent/Owner, The Artists Group East. Here’s your chance to learn from a legend in the business.
One of the country’s top legit agents with long-term experience on both coasts, Robert brings extensive knowledge to this one night intensive. He’ll show you how to
approach your career as a business and take your acting success to the next level-all from the prospective of the agent.
In this amazing business seminar, some of the topics that will be discuseed include: Creating a professional resume, all you need to know about the Unions, choosing
the right monologue or scene, the key to headshots that will catch an agent’s eye, NY or LA-which market is right for you, mass mailings-do they work, essential steps to
acquiring and maintaining representation, do you NEED a Personal Manager, preparation for classes and auditions, how important is your age, maintaining a realistic view
of oneself ... just to name a few! The evening will end with a Q&A session. All participants should bring their headshot and resume for feedback. A protege of Uta Hagen,
Robert Malcolm was a professional actor and director who became an agent after his agent left him the business (Artists Group NY). In 1991, he bought the Artists Group in
Los Angeles and represented many well known stars i.e. Jerry Orbach, Dom Deluise, half of the cast of MASH, Mickey Rooney, Judy Kaye and many more.
12:00 — FREE SEMINAR — LIGHTS, CAMERA...TAXES! A performer’s guide to income taxes, led by Walter Gowens, President of Actors, Artists, Athletes and
Authors.  It’s that time of year again!  Wouldn’t you like to pay the least amount of tax possible?  How about a big, juicy refund check?  In this free seminar you’ll learn
about different sources of performer income, W-2’s, 1099’s and what constitutes you filing as a qualified performing artist, thus making it possible for you to deduct
certain related expenses.  Find out how to deal with taxes that come from earning income in various states (i.e., if on a tour) and if you should incorporate.  What’s a
schedule C?  Can you deduct a home office?  What about cell phone usage, taxi trips, AC seminars?  Get ALL the answers at this FREE SEMINAR!!!
6:30 — MICHELE BIANCULLI —
Commercial Agent, Stewart Talent NY. NEW OFFICE! Actors Connection is thrilled to welcome back Michele since her recent
move to Stewart Talent where she is opening up the NEW On Camera Commercial Division. Michele began her career at Innovative Artists, later moved to Arcieri and
Associates as an agent, and most recently built the voiceover department at Independent Artists. She is now heading up the On Camera Commercial department at Stewart
Talent. She has booked clients on various commercials, promos, and industrials (too many to list) and will accept your Headshots & Resumes and/or CD’s. Come early to
choose your copy or bring your own. 
After a Q & A she’ll hear     Voice-Over or Commercial Copy ONE on ONE in the VOICE-OVER BOOTH
6:30 — JENNIFER SUKUP – Independent VO/Commercial Casting Director. Jennifer casts voice-over, on-camera and beauty commercials through several prominent
casting offices in New York, including Broadcasters, Godlove Casting, Martine Casting, and Big Yellow Duck. Previously, Jennifer worked at CESD and Pomann Sound and
freelanced with casting directors Judy Keller, Doreen Frumkin, and Pam Fahey. She has cast hundreds of television and radio spots, animation, and industrials. Recent
credits include: Olay, Vonage, Healthy Choice, Citracal, Kohl’s, Jameson, Aveeno, Acuvue, Avon, and Roc. Jennifer is currently looking for All Types-All Ages (18+).
Come early to choose your copy or bring your own.
After a Q & A she’ll see either
Commercial Copy ONE on ONE or VoiceOver Copy ONE on ONE in the V/O BOOTH
7:00 — LISA RUBENSTEIN — Casting Director, Liz Lewis Casting. One of the newest casting directors on staff, Lisa casts for this distinguished office for on-camera
commercials, V/O’s, TV, Film, and Theater. Recent commercial and voice over projects include: Crest, Target, Verizon, Malibu Rum, Captain Morgan, Panasonic, Wendy’s,
Wrigley’s, Tide, among many others. Currently, Lisa is casting projects for TV and Film, including the feature film “Longstreet”. This office has brought in many AC actors
directly over the years and Lisa is on the the lookout for NEW talent to bring in for upcoming projects.
Come early to choose your copy or bring your own.
After a Q&A she’ll see
Commercial Copy OR Monologues ONE on ONE
12:00 — NEW ACTOR ORIENTATION We’ll answer all of your questions regarding what we have to offer at Actors Connection. We will also discuss the various formats
of nightly seminars, highlights of classes, go over various upcoming special events and give you some inside information on how to use your $$$ wisely and most
effectively. Whether you are a “new” or “returning” actor and want to know what Actors Connection can do for YOU and YOUR CAREER, please call the office at
212-977-6666 ext. 8 to reserve a space or email us at [email protected]. Attendees will get great info as well as special offers and discounts!
We look forward to seeing you there!
FREE!!
6:30 — AMANDA MACKLER — V/O Agent, Atlas Talent. Amanda has been at this busy agency since 2005 and is one of the finest V/O Agents out there! She
is open to meeting new talent (18+) for voice-overs and promos. She recently booked her clients in national network commercials for Campbells Soup, Comcast,
Cottonelle, NY Lotto, Hummer, Colgate, and Panera Bread. Come early to select V/O copy or bring your own.
After a Q & A he’ll see
Comm. Copy ONE on ONE in the VOICE-OVER BOOTH
6:30 — KIRSTEN WALTHER — Agent, CESD. After 20 years casting commercials at Saatchi & Saatchi, Kirsten is now a commercial agent in the adult on-camera
division at CESD. She continues to work with her clients at Saatchi as well as new commercial clients. She was a huge hit at her last seminar here and is thrilled to
return to see more of our AC actors. Come early to choose your copy or bring your own.
After a Q & A she’ll see
Commercial Copy ONE on ONE
7:00 — JENEVIEVE BREWER — Commercial Agent, Aboutface. Aboutface specializes in commercials, print, voiceovers, industrials and hosting. In addition, Aboutface
will be expanding into legit representation in the near future! Recent bookings include national on camera spots for Stouffers, Sprint, Electrolux, Comcast, Pizza Hut and
Humira. Some of their hosting bookings include webisodes on the Lowes and Verizon websites, Fandemonium (a new pilot for Si TV) and Stormchasers on the Discovery
Channel. Aboutface works with many actors from AC and is currently looking for all types, all ages (18+).
Commerical Copy ONE on ONE
7:00 — AMY DAVIDSON — Agent, Ingber & Associates. At this agency for almost nine years, Amy is a wonderful industry guest who gives excellent feedback! Recent
client bookings include: Wheat Thins, Pepcid, KY, Sprint, Chevy, Kraft, Citibank, Bud, Verizon and Domino’s. Amy is currently looking for All Types-All Ages (18+) for
commercials and voice-overs. She is especially interested in meeting actors 35+ as well as ethnic actors. She has called in and BOOKED several actors from recent
seminars and says she always finds great talent here!!! She would only like to see actors she hasn’t met in the last year and a half. Come early to choose your copy
or bring your own. After a Q & A she’ll see
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6:30 — PETER KAISER — Agent, The Talent House. Formerly at The Gage Group in both NY and LA, Peter is a POWERHOUSE agent who currently runs the NY office
of this well respected agency. One of our all-time favorites, he currently handles film, television and theatre with clients working in all areas. Currently, this office has clients
on Broadway (Ragtime, Rock of Ages, 39 Steps, Hair, Lion King, Mary Poppins) national tours (Jersey Boys, Phantom, Wicked, Mamma Mia, Grease) and tons of regional
theater including clients at Paper Mill Playhouse, The Old Globe and Chicago Shakespeare Theater. In addition to contract roles on All My Children and One Life to Live,
client bookings for episodics include (30 Rock, Law and Order-SVU, The Beautiful Life) and film (You Don’t Know Jack, Grown Ups, Adventureland, Law Abiding Citizen). He
is currently seeking All Types-All Ages as he is building his files.
After a Q & A he’ll see Monologues/Songs ONE on ONE
6:30 — DAVID McDERMOTT — Agent, Jordan, Gill & Dornbaum. David is head of the commercial division for this excellent agency. He is currently seeking new facesAll Types-All Ages (18+) for on-camera commercials. He has clients in commercials for Disney, McDonald‘s, T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, Cingular, TD Bank, Mastercard,
Powerade, Wheat Thins, MTV, Gardasil, and more. He has booked AC actors from past seminars and is always open to new talent! This office does FREELANCE! Come
early to choose your copy or bring your own. After a Q & A he’ll see
Commerical Copy ONE on ONE
6:30 — ARI TAUB — CD/Producer/Director, Brooklyn Independent Studios. Ari’s films have won many awards including 1st prizes at both Certamen International
Film Festival in Spain and Klagenfurt International Film Festival in Austria. A graduate of NYU film school and acknowledged as one of it’s most promising young
filmmakers, Ari casts all of his own projects. Currently, he’s searching for actors of ALL TYPES, ALL AGES for his upcoming feature film Far Rockaway. He just wrapped
casting The Arrangement for which he recently brought in 5 actors that he met at his first seminar! Past credits include The Red Herring as well as many others airing
on Showtime, A&E, HBO and The Disney Channel.
After a mandatory Q & A he’ll see his
Cold Paired Scenes PRIVATELY
7:00 – MICHAEL CASSARA – Casting Director, Michael Cassara Casting. Formerly with esteemed offices such as Johnson-Liff Casting, and Cameron Mackintosh,
Inc. Michael has had is own casting company since 2003. If theater is your thing then seeing Michael is a MUST! He is the resident CD for the New York Musical Theatre
Festival (NYMF) and is currently at work on the inaugural season of the Stephen Sondheim Center for the Performing Arts in Fairfield, Iowa, where he recently cast A Funny
Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum (starring Richard Kind.). Other projects have included The Molly Maguires (pre-Broadway), Stephen Schwartz’s Captain
Louie (National Tour), If This Hat Could Talk (National Tour), Joy (off-Broadway and workshops), two dozen shows in the New York Musical Theatre Festival and countless
readings and workshops. Regional theatre credits include productions for The Olney Theatre Center, the Kitchen Theatre Co., Spirit of Broadway Theatre and the Hinton
Battle Theatre Lab. He also casts film - most recently the independent feature film, Clear Blue Tuesday (currently in post-production) and the internet serial Breaking In. He
has numerous upcoming projects including Cassandra’s Angel (NY and National Tour), and the 2nd Annual National MFA Playwrights Festival.
7:30 — ERIN CASTELLANOS – Assistant Agent, Paradigm. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet a wonderful jr. agent from this office with full authority to call
in actors for representation. Working closely with Sarah Fargo at this powerhouse agency, Erin has been in the talent department for just over a year. Clients currently
appear in all legit areas: TV (All 3 L&O’s, 30 Rock, Gossip Girl), film (Rendition, Savages, Surfer Dude) and numerous Broadway shows. Erin looks forward to finding
new, unique and inspiring talent at AC!
After a Q & A she’ll see
Monologues ONE on ONE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19
6:30 — NATHALIE DeLANGE – Associate Casting Director, Judy Keller Casting. A fabulous guest, Nathalie has been casting on-camera commercials and voice-overs
with this incredibly busy office for over 10 years. Recent clients include: Hamburger Helper, NHL, Six Flags, Oil of Olay, Staples, L’Oreal, Jergens, Vaseline, Pizza Hut,
Wendy’s, Nikon, LaBatt Beer, Zelnorm, Verizon, Ikea, Tylenol and way too many more to mention! In addition they cast film and TV, including some documentary dramas for
ESPN: Cinderella Man: The James J. Braddock Story, Secret Game, Bert Sheppard Twice the Hero, Eavesdrop; and their current film project Film Buffs. She is looking for
All Types-All Ages (18+) and will accept your demos. She is currently in need of NON-UNION actors! Come early to choose your copy or bring your own.
After a Q & A she’ll hear
Commercial Copy ONE on ONE in the V/O BOOTH
6:30 — HOLLY VEGTER — Agent, Hartig-Hilepo Agency. Holly has been with this highly respected office for three and a half years. Currently she has clients on
Broadway (Finian’s Rainbow, Memphis, Hair, Wicked, Mary Poppins, The Lion King, Phantom, White Christmas (seasonal), A Man For All Seasons and The Seagull ),
National tours (101 Dalmations, Little House on the Prarie, Spamalot, The Color Purple, Jersey Boys, and Dirty Dancing); Film (Julie + Julia, Little Children, The Taking
of Pelham 123, 7 To The Palace, Synecdoche, Taking Chance, Our Lady Of Victory, Choke, I Love You Phillip Morris; TV (Boardwalk Empire, Gravity, How To Make It
In America, The C-Word, Ugly Betty, The Good Wife, Mercy, Bored to Death, Nurse Jackie, Lost, Damages, Eli Stone, Fringe, Entourage, Brotherhood, Rescue Me, 30
Rock, Numbers, Gossip Girl, The Unit, Prison Break, Medium, Electric Company, all the L&O’s and daytime dramas). Holly is seeking strong, seasoned actors as well
as talented fresh faces to add to their client list.
After a Q&A she’ll see
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22
6:30 — JENNIFER KONAWAL — Agent, The Gersh Agency. At this very BIG, top bi-coastal agency for 10 years, Jennifer represents name clients (BD Wong,
Judah Friedlander, Zoe Kazan) as well as talented unknowns. She is back after a long absence because she is interested in meeting fresh new actors of all types,
all ethnicities who play teens through early 30’s. Though an extensive resume is not needed, super talent is, as this office will not freelance. This bi-coastal agency
represents their clients on both coasts and will develop actors that they are passionate about! If this is a fit then you MUST see Jennifer! $10 Surcharge
Sides with a Reader ONE on ONE
6:30 — JOE LOPICK — Assoc. CD, McCorkle Casting. Previously at Telsey + Company, Joe has been casting with Pat McCorkle now for over four years. Acclaimed
for casting in all areas, this office has amassed an impressive list of credits that include feature films (Ghost Town, Secret Window, Thomas Crown Affair, School Ties);
TV (Californication, The L Word, The Electric Company, Sesame Street, 3lbs., Chapelle’s Show); Broadway (Lieutenant Of Inishmore, Glass Menagerie, Amadeus,
A Doll’s House, She Loves Me, Blood Brothers); and Off-Broadway (The Toxic Avenger, Adding Machine, Almost Maine, Killer Joe, Mrs. Klein). This office also casts
theatre projects for The Guthrie, George St. Playhouse, TheaterWorks, Hartford Stage and the Pittsburgh Public.
6:30 — JENNIFER KELLY — Print Agent, Bella Agency. Jennifer has been a print agent with Bella Agency for over 2 yrs. and has created many great relationships
between her clients and talent. Her connections grow every day and Jennifer has booked actors/models on everything from editorials: Good Housekeeping to Men’s
Health; product placement: Verizon, Zappo, Dell Computers, Gardeiselle, and the latest Lady Foot Locker campaign just to mention a few. Her love of the print world is
infectious and she looks forward to meeting and working with AC talent.
After a Q & A you’ll have
6:30 — ROBIN MILES — V/O Narration CD & Director, Voxpertise.com. A great opportunity to break into the world of audio books! In the narration business since 1994,
Robin has incredible insight into this growing lucrative market. With the Federal government mandate to record all public documents for the visually impaired, voice-over
narration will continue to expand in the coming years. Robin is looking for fresh talent for upcoming projects and will accept demo CD’s. She has brought in many actors
from previous seminars several who have booked their first Audiobook jobs!
After a Q & A she’ll hear her
Cold Book Copy ONE on ONE in the VOICE-OVER BOOTH
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1:00 — FREE SEMINAR — How to Get and Keep an Agent - FREE Seminar, led by Lisa Gold, President of Act Outside the Box and Partner of Actors Connection.
What is an agent evaluating when considering you for representation? If you thinks it’s strictly talent, think again! In this seminar you’ll start to understand the marketplace,
the money, where your talent fits in, and how to “promote” what you uniquely have to offer. You’ll also discover how to “brand” yourself so that you create a great first
impression with both your headshot and resume as well as in person at an interview. Learn the 6 essentials you MUST have in place BEFORE interviewing with an agent
and EVERYTHING else you every wanted to know about finding the right agent for you! Lisa is a professional actress and singer with over 30 years experience and has
been a partner at Actors Connection for almost 10 years, watching and listening to hundreds and hundreds of casting directors and agents! This collective background on
both sides of the biz makes Lisa an EXPERT in the area of marketing for actors. Remember it’s show BUSINESS, not show ART! By attending this seminar you’ll get a
valuable education in how to position yourself for maximum effectiveness when trying to attract the attention of agents...and it’s FREE! How great is that? FREE SEMINAR
5:30 — NEW ACTOR ORIENTATION We’ll answer all of your questions regarding what we have to offer at Actors Connection. We will also discuss the various formats
of nightly seminars, highlights of classes, go over various upcoming special events and give you some inside information on how to use your $$$ wisely and most
effectively. Whether you are a “new” or “returning” actor and want to know what Actors Connection can do for YOU and YOUR CAREER, please call the office at
212-977-6666 ext. 8 to reserve a space or email us at [email protected]. Attendees will get great info as well as special offers and discounts!
We look forward to seeing you there!
FREE!!
6:30 — KEVIN MCSHANE — Owner/Agent, Fifi Oscard. Kevin represents actors for on-camera commercials, print and industrials for this prestigious, long-standing midsized agency. Direct and to the point, Kevin quickly evaluates your commercial potential and is always looking for new faces!! He’s called in so many actors from previous
seminars that we’ve lost count, many who have booked lucrative jobs! Come early to choose your copy or bring your own.
After the Q & A he’ll see
7:00 — CHRIS NICHOLS — Agent, Kerin Goldberg Associates. Actors Connection is thrilled to welcome back Chris from this illustrious office. Chris handles all theatre/
musical theatre projects with clients on Broadway (9 to 5, In The Heights, South Pacific, Jersey Boys, Rock of Ages, Billy Elliott), national tours (Phantom, A Chorus Line,
The Lion King) and multiple regional theatres. He’s currently interested in meeting talented, experienced actors of All Types-All Ethnicities (18+). Chris has worked with many
actors from his previous seminars at AC and this office DOES freelance.
12:00 — FREE SEMINAR — ACTORS ACCESS-presented by Thom Goff from Breakdown Services. You know what the breakdowns are, right? That’s the way most
agents and managers get information on what’s curently being cast here in New York. For years, actors had no direct access to this information (legally anyway!) but now
WE DO!!! Actors Access allows actors to submit pictures and resumes via the internet right along side the submissions made by agents for those coveted roles on TV,
film, theater and commercials. Thom will give you a backend look at how Breakdown Services operates and you’ll find out how to fully utilize this online service that will
DIRECTLY affect your career for the better!
FREE SEMINAR
6:30 — GARY BERTALOVITZ — New York Office Vice President, Images Management/MAXX Men. FIRST TIME GUEST!! Gary is a great person to meet,
whether you’re already established or just starting in print, or broadening your commercial contacts. Besides expanding Images commercial print department, he reopened MAXX Men their mens division. Long known for upscale types, they now frequently submit character actors and real people too. Please bring a picture and
resume or samples of print work (tear sheets, comp cards) for feedback.
6:30 — PAUL REISMAN — Agent, Abrams Artists. An awesome guest from one of NY’s great agencies, Paul is interested in meeting experienced actors with credits
as well as talented young unknowns for TV, film and theatre! With clients in major features, TV shows and on Broadway, he’s been really impressed with the caliber of AC
talent. Paul has called in several actors met here and has recently SIGNED one! $5 Surcharge.
7:00 – CRAIG HOLZBERG – Agent/Owner Avalon Artists Agency. Formerly an agent at Talentworks in NY, Craig decided to return to his “roots” in Los Angeles where
he opened up his own agency Avalon Artists Group. This office is now bi-coastal and Craig is coming back to NY in search of adding new clients to his roster. He started off
as an actor in LA and then relocated to New York to pursue his work as an agent. Craig represents MANY actors he has met through Actors Connection in NY as well as
LA, and we are thrilled at the numerous possibilities this presents for our actors on BOTH coasts. He currently has clients on Broadway, feature film, series television and
national commercials. After a Q&A he’ll see
Monologues OR Commercial Copy ONE on ONE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
7:00 — RICK MILLER—Agent/Owner, Rick Miller Agency. One of the best commercial offices in NYC, Rick formerly worked with Gilla-Roos and CESD before opening
his own agency in 2001. AFTRA and SAG franchised, he is currently seeking All Types-All Ethnicities (18+) for representation in commercial print as well as on-camera
commercials and industrials. Bring a picture and resume or samples of print work for feedback. So many actors have booked work through Rick that we’ve lost count. They
only freelance! After a Q & A you’ll do
Commercial Copy or Mini Interviews ONE on ONE
MONDAY, MARCH 1
7:00 — ALLYNN SIMONS -- Casting Director, Kipperman Casting. Fairly new to this TOP casting office, Allynn is currently building her files and casts both national
and regional commercials (both on-camera and V/O.) Recent clients include: Ruby Tuesday, Sci-Fi, MTV’s TRUTH campaign, Pizza Hut, First Response, Subway,
Verizon and Old Spice. They also cast industrials and print. Allynn loves meeting new actors who show a tremendous amount of passion for their craft and enjoys
helping them along on their journey. This office has called in TONS of AC actors from past seminars!
After a Q & A she’ll see her
Cold Commercial Copy ONE on ONE
7:00 — SUE WINIK — Owner/Agent, Sheplin-Winik Artists. Sheplin-Winik Artists is a boutique agency that represents talent for film, television, theatre and
commercials. Sue’s clients have recently appeared on TV (Law & Order, Sherri, Michael and Michael Have Issues, Mercy), films (Revolutionary Road, You Don’t Mess
with the Zohan), national tours and regional theatre productions. Sue has also booked her clients for many commercials (union and non-union) including a SAG national
network for the Census. Sue admits to having a soft spot for actors who do stand-up, sketch comedy and improv. Sue is currently seeking all types-all ethnicities (18+).
Don’t miss this great opportunity to be seen by a new NY office!
After a Q & A She’ll see
7:30 — MARIBETH FOX — Casting Director, Laura Rosenthal Casting. Get in while you can as this seminar ALWAYS sells out! Maribeth has been at Laura Rosenthal
Casting for two years working on numerous features and television. She recently completed the features The Kids Are All Right and Meek’s Cutoff as well as a pilot for HBO
called The Wonderful Maladys. Currently Maribeth is looking for about 70 actors for a new project for HBO called Mildred Pierce. Maribeth began her casting career at CBS
Primetime Casting as well as in the talent departments of Sesame Street and NBC’s Last Call With Carson Daly after spending two and a half years in the legit department at
Don Buchwald & Associates. This is a great opportunity to meet one of the friendliest and knowledgeable CD’s in town.
$5 Surcharge After a mandatory Q & A she’ll see her
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TUESDAY, MARCH 2
6:30 — DARLENE JOSEPHINE — Executive Director, Epic Models New York. FIRST TIME GUEST!! Darlene Josephine has been in the model and talent
industry for 33 years and has worked with some of the world’s leading agencies including Elite and has worked directly and trained with John Casablanca. Darlene is the
former owner of Prestige Models in San Francisco, Hawaii and Hong Kong. She has worked with the industry’s most elite clients, including: Vogue, Elle, Levi’s, Bebe, Gossip
Girl, Paramount Studios, Dreamworks Productions, etc.... In addition to working with such high caliber clients, she has assisted in launching the careers of many models and
actors. Darlene has three sons that are actors and SAG members who have worked on countless movies, national commercials, voice-overs and television projects. She
constantly strives to discover models and actors that have potential to become a part of the industry’s elite. Please bring a picture and resume or samples of print work
(tear sheets, comp cards) for feedback. After a Q & A you’ll have
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3
12:00 — FREE SEMINAR — Cure Your Singing Nerves With Solid Technique! with Natalie Wilson, Voice Professional. Does your confidence fly out the window
when it comes time to sing? Spring & summer audition season is right around the corner! The best cure for audition nerves is a solid singing technique. Vocal professional
Natalie Wilson offers private voice instruction for singers looking for a healthy technique they can count on under pressure. With a Masters Degree in Voice Performance and
over 15 years of teaching and performing experience, Natalie has helped theater, pop, and classical singers of all ages and experience levels free their voices and learn to
sing with greater ease and flexibility. In this workshop, she will demonstrate technique basics and work with volunteers on audition pieces. Learn to stop shakin’ and start to
boogie with bookings! Visit www.nataliewilson.com for information on Natalie. Workshop attendees will also receive discounts on future lessons.
FREE SEMINAR
2:00 — Networking Know How — with Lisa Gold, Partner, Actors Connection and President, Act Outside the Box. Think “being yourself” is easy in this business?
We’re so used to performing that the simple art of networking is HARD for many actors. Most folks are uncomfortable in a one on one or, at social events, stand around
waiting to be approached or wonder how to approach others; what to say; how to open a conversation. Let’s just say it you’re scared! Networking Know How - Winning Ways
is JUST WHAT YOU NEED to gain the proper skills and confidence to meet, speak with, and keep in contact with people you meet socially and professionally. This ejoyable
seminar will give teach you: The 3 essential ice-breaking questions to ask that will give you an immediate connection; How to be remembered long after the event is over;
How to follow up effectively; Special items/gifts that won’t make you look like a “suck up” to include in your follow up; How to PROVIDE what the other person is needing/
wanting; How to create a long lasting relationship; How to know when the contact you’ve met will be useful for your future endeavors AND SO MUCH MORE!!! Lisa Gold is a
professional actress and singer with over 30 years experience and has been a partner at Actors Connection for almost 10 years. This collective background on both sides of
the biz makes Lisa an EXPERT in show BUSINESS.
6:30 — ANTHONY HIGGINS — Director, Model Service Agency LLC. FIRST TIME GUEST!! Anthony has enjoyed being the director of MSA for the past 11
years. He has developed new divisions for this agency and quadrupled their business in the process. He established Goddess in 1998; a division dedicated to plus size
women’s fashion. The models he has worked with have graced the pages and covers of many national publications including Glamour, Marie Claire, Essence, Figure and
O Magazine. In 2001, he helped develop Direct Reps and established the commercial print division at MSA, booking models with Proctor and Gamble, Clairol, Gillette and
hundreds of other products. In 2009 Anthony launched ADAM, a new high fashion men’s boutique agency that develops young talented men and services prestigious clients
such as Armani and Diesel. This past September ADAM models walked in 10 shows for Fashion Week. Anthony is interested in meeting All Types-All Ethnicities (18+).
Bring a picture and resume or samples of print work for feedback. From our most recent Print Connection, Anthony brought in and is now working with over 10 actors!
7:00 — MICHAEL KIRSTEN — Agent/Vice-President, Harden-Curtis. Michael Kirsten has been an agent at Harden-Curtis Associates for 12 years and is now Vice
President of the company. He has actors working on Broadway and national tours (Billy Elliott, Hair, West Side Story, Exit the King, 39 Steps, In the Heights, 9 to 5, Mamma
Mia, Jersey Boys, and many more), film (The Last Airbender, Did You Hear About the Morgans?, Twelve, Shutter Island, Gigantic, City Island), and television (Better Off Ted,
Drop Dead Diva, Sons of Anarchy, Kings, Ugly Betty, Fringe, all 3 Law and Orders). He is working with a number of actors he has met at Actors Connection. He‘s currently
interested in meeting All Types-All Ethnicities (18+).
After a Q & A he’ll see Monologues/Songs ONE on ONE
THURSDAY, MARCH 4
6:30 — FATIMA WILSON — Commercial Agent, Bloc NYC Talent Agency. With a background in casting and most recently at Bloc Talent in LA, here’s your chance
to meet the NEW head of commercials for Bloc NYC. Currently, she’s interested in meeting actors of all ages (18+) types and ethnicities as she represents NY’s most
prevalent commercial talent. Come early to choose your copy or bring your own.
7:00 — HARLEY KAPLAN — Casting Associate, PalmStar Entertainment /Mackey-Sandrich Casting. Formerly casting with Hopkins, Smith, Barden and Sex and the
City, Harley now works with Steve Vincent and Sig De Miguel at PalmStar and Amanda Mackey at Mackey-Sandrich. Current projects for PalmStar include the NEW Gossip
Girl TV spinoff-Haute and Bothered, the feature horror thriller Hypothermia and they just finished working on the feature films Bringing Up Bobby, Reflections, Jack and
Diane, and Down and Dirty Pictures. Current projects with Mackey-Sandrich include the feature Son Of No One starring Channing Tatum. When Harley was at Hopkins,
Smith, Barden, he assisted in casting a variety of feature films including Boys Don’t Cry, Cecille B. Demented, Cider House Rules, Simply Irresitable, and Any Given Sunday.
He also was the executive producer for the films Death4Told starring Margot Kidder and Temptation starring Zoe Saldana, Adam Paschal and Michael Cerveris. Harley is
interested in meeting actors of All Types-All Ages (18+) with great training and experience! Harley has already brought in many of our actors for a variety of projects.
After a mandatory Q & A he’ll see his
FRIDAY, MARCH 5
6:30 — STEPHANIE ARTUSO — Agent, TalentWorks. A talent agent for this top bi-coastal office, Stephanie has been working in the entertainment industry for 5
years. At TalentWorks, she handles the adult on-camera commercial and voiceover divisions with Phillip Cassese. Her office represens talent of all ages and ethnicities
and is always seeking fresh talent. In addition, Stephanie has also been handed the exciting responsibility of reinstating the children’s department. Come early to
choose your copy or bring your own. After a Q & A she’ll see
7:00 — CYNTHIA KATZ — Agent, Gotham Talent. Here’s a fantastic opportunity to be seen by the NEWEST talent agency in NYC that is actively building their roster of
clients. Previously at Artists Group East for 14 years, Cynthia is now heading this office that represents actors for film, TV and theater. Currently, she is seeking talented
actors(18+) with credits and/or potential for film, TV and theater. This seminar will fill fast so register ASAP! Cynthia just called in two actors from her last seminar.
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NY
C
NNECTION
If you can make it here...
Saturday, March 20th - Wednesday, March 24th
Whether you are considering a move to NYC or already live here,
this makes for the perfect way to get your feet wet, introduce yourself to
a wide variety of the industry and capitalize on being a “freshface”!
The NY CONNECTION is a 5-Day SHOWCASE that’s
jam packed with the GUARANTEED ATTENDANCE
of Industry Guests who are the movers and
shakers in the New York entertainment arena.
• 5 Full Days of networking and showcasing your talent
• 8 Casting Director Intensives from Film, TV, Commercial & Broadway
• 9 Talent Agents to showcase to from Film, TV, Commercial & Broadway
• 1 Business Building Seminar: How To Get and Keep An Agent
“NY CONNECTION
is the best
investment I have
made in my
acting career!”
-Julia Roux, June 2009 Participant
• 20 Actor limit: by audition only
For More Information,
contact Shorey at 212-977-6666 x16
or [email protected]
“Bravo to Actors Connection for the NY CONNECTION!
The week-long intensive was intense to be sure, but was
also impeccably planned and perfectly executed, providing
excellent training for this actor new to
working full-time in New York, as well as exposure to
a wide array of top-notch industry professionals.”
- Bob Jaffe, June 2009 participant
New York’s #1 Networking/Eductional Studio
for the Professional Actor
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