july/august 2011 - Actors Connection

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july/august 2011 - Actors Connection
JULY/AUGUST 2011
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ON-CAMERA CLASS:
Technique for Film & TV
4-Week Class with:
Roz Coleman, Film Director & On-Set
Coach for HBO's In Treatment
Starting: Tues., July 19th at 3pm
NETWORK
TELEVISION CLASS
& SHOWCASE
4-WEEK ON-CAMERA CLASS with:
Clint Alexander,
Director of Casting, FOX
Starting: Mon., July 25th at 7:30pm
BROADWAY BOUND
4-Week MUSICAL THEATER Class with:
Tiffany Little Canfield, CD,
Telsey + Co.
Starting: Tues., July 26th at 7pm
212 - 977 - 6666
TV HOSTING
WEEKEND
CONNECTION
SATURDAY, AUG. 13TH
&
SUNDAY, AUG. 14TH ~ 10am-5pm
with:
Patricia Stark, TV Host/Media Coach
& Risa Tanania,
TV Hosting Casting Director
SHOWCASE Scheduled Guests:
Steven DeVall, Host/Programming Agent,
N.S. Bienstock, Inc.
Jamie Carroll, Casting Director, HGTV
Seth Mayeri, Host/Broadcasting Agent,
Evolution Media Talent LLC
Kirsten Walther, Commercial/Hosting Agent, CESD
Get verbal critique and written feedback.
Your scene also will be recorded as a digital file.
you will receive an email with the file to watch
and view your work.
630 Ninth Avenue, Suite #1410 New York, NY 10036
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Sat., Sept 24th - Mon., Sept. 26th
A highly selective program specifically
designed for actors who want to
accelerate their careers.
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“NY CONNECTION is the best investment I
have made in my acting career.”
-Julia Roux, Participant
3 FULL DAYS OF
SHOWCASING
Audition for BOTH an established Personal
Manager and a FAST TRACK consultant.
6 Casting Director Intensives from
Private Coaching with INDUSTRY GUESTS
Film, TV, Commercials & Broadway
ONGOING AC Classes and a SPECIAL EVENT
7 Talent Agents to showcase to from
Program Consultant ONE on ONE
1 Business Seminar:
Film, TV, Commercials & Broadway
“Find the Perfect Talent Agent for YOU”
DISCOUNTS
20 ACTOR LIMIT: BY APPROVAL ONLY
GET SEEN
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7-day Actor “Boot Camp” produced
in LA to help inform, educate and
get you connected with LA’s finest
Industry Guests.
LA Actors are trying to get a foot in the door
to these casting offices and agencies...
with the LA Connection you're already in!!
BROADWAY
Connection
“Absolutely worth the investment! Broadway
Connection was the BEST move I could have
made just coming out of school!”
-Christina Aranda, AMDA Graduate
5 DAY SHOWCASE WITH
INDUSTRY GUESTS &
BROADWAY STARS
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Meet and Showcase to a variety of NY Musical Theatre Agents
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Intensives with Casting Directors, Broadway Conductors,
and Musical Directors
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Extensive, personal workshops with Broadway Coaches
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Business seminar: “How to Get and Keep an Agent”
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Meet and learn from 4 Broadway Stars
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By audition only
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Limited to 20 qualified performers
What can
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ACTORS
CONNECTION
do for you
Since 1991, Actors Connection has been OPENING DOORS for
working actors to New York’s top Agents, Casting Directors and
Personal Managers.
With over 150 seminars, classes and special events EVERY
month, we offer the Professional Actor an extraordinary opportunity.
When you’re seeking representation, focusing on new areas of the
acting business, striving to improve your auditioning skills, or simply
networking, Actors Connection provides you with ALL of the
necessary tools for success in today’s competitive market.
CLASSES and
SPECIAL EVENTS
NETWORKING
SEMINARS
Actors Connection offers a wide variety of audition
technique classes and special events designed to improve
your skills in specific areas. These classes are taught by New
York City’s top industry professionals who see and work with
actors daily and come here at night to bring their
expertise to a classroom setting. From film and television, to
commercials and soaps, to theatre and voice-overs, you’ll receive
individualized feedback that will immediately impact YOUR
career!
Our seminars, held every night of the week and on
some weekends, are amazing networking/educational
opportunities to meet and showcase your talent to industry
guests from all areas of the business. You’ll find that no
other networking facility can compare to our lineup of
guests, our professional atmosphere and our excellent and
efficient staff.
PROGRAM
CONSULTATIONS
LA CONNECTION
LA Connection is a seven-day actor “Boot Camp” that is produced
in Los Angeles to help inform, educate, and launch your career
on the West Coast. Participants have an exclusive opportunity to
interview, work and network with 15 top LA casting directors and
agents. This trip is great for “testing the waters,” planting seeds for
your upcoming move, promoting yourself for pilot season, or to find
out if you could be truly happy pursuing your film/television career
in Southern California.
Not sure what classes, seminars and special events you are
ready for? No problem. Actors Connection offers 30 minute
complimentary program consultations. Our consultants will
guide you into the appropriate programs for you at this time
in your career. Call us at 212-977-6666 ext. 8 to book your
appointment with one of our program consultants.
REGISTER ONLINE OR IN PERSON FOR FREE to enroll in our seminars, classes and special events!
Once you’re a client in our database, you can manage your own account by registering and cancelling all
programs, upload your headshot and resume, print payment statements and view your personal calendar and more!
No Membership Fees!
    NEW ACTOR ORIENTATION    
Join us on Wednesday, July 13th at 12 NOON for a 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, preview various upcoming special events and give you 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 registration@actorsconnection.
com. We look forward to seeing you there! Attendees will get great info as well as SPECIAL OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS!
Seminars Prices:
Seminar Credits
Do Not Expire!
Single Seminar: $25
5-PACK: $109
(Only $21.80 per seminar)
1-MONTH UNLIMITED
PACKAGE: $199
(Seminars as low as $5.00)
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CANCELLATION POLICY: NO REFUNDS!!
CANCELLATIONS must be made 48 hours in
advance of seminars. Cancellation for special
programs (extended classes, intensives & special
events) must be made one week (7 days) in
advance.
Hours Of Operation:
Monday thru Friday 11am - 9pm
Open some weekends for
Special Events and Seminars.
Check Schedule.
• SEMINAR CREDITS may not be applied
to Classes or Special Events.
• Additional surcharges may apply for
limited enrollment or accompanist fees.
• For the best chance of getting your
choice of seminars, phone or register
your requests online ASAP after the
schedule comes out.
• Registration for CLASSES, Intensives
and Special Events requires payment in
full upon registration.
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NOTE: Though we have many success stories each month, please
remember that meeting industry guests is not a guarantee of
employment. We appreciate your telling us of any tangible results that
occur as a result of the seminars.
IN ADDITION: Since our guests are preeminent industry professionals,
there are occasional postponements, substitutions and cancellations.
We make every effort to reschedule and apologize for any
inconvenience this may cause.
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CLASSES & SPECIAL EVENTS
**for SEMINARS refer to page 12**
THURSDAY, JULY 14
“I HATE MONOLOGUES” 6-WEEK MONOLOGUE CLASS
with Brian
O’Neil, Personal Manager & Autoher of “Acting As A Business”
12:00 — 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: Thursdays, July 14th, 21st, 28th, August 4th, 11th & 18th.
$329
ONE NIGHT MONOLOGUE INTENSIVE
THURSDAY, JULY 14
with Joe Discher, Associate Artistic Director/Casting Director, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
7:00 – Actors Connection is honored to have Joe Discher, Associate Artistic Director/Casting Director for The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey in for this one night
intensive! The evening will start off with an informational Q&A followed by Joe working and coaching each actor on ONE classical or contemporary 1-2 minute monologues
that you will have prepared in advance. Please have a contrasting monologue prepared in case Joe wants to see something else. JOE DISCHER been the Associate
Artistic Director and Casting Director at The Shakespeare Theatre of NJ for 15 years now. He also directs for the Main Stage and the Outdoor Stage as well as teach for
their summer professional training program. Currently he’s casting for their 2011 season which includes: The Misanthrope, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Timon of Athens,
Accidental Death of an Anarchist, Othello, To Kill A Mockingbird and A Christmas Carol. He’s interested in meeting trained actors of all types-all ages (18+).
Limited to 12 actors.
$89
MONDAY, JULY 18
ON-CAMERA TELEVISION INTENSIVE with Christine Kromer, CD, Alexa Fogel Casting *2 NEW SERIES*
7:00 — Here’s your opportunity to This on-camera intensive is not to be missed if you are looking to book roles in episodic television. Christine brings years of casting
experience to this event and is ready to take you to the next level. Currently, she’s working on the HBO series TREME (recently picked up for a 2nd season) for HBO and the
new series LIGHTS OUT for FX. They also just finished casting on the feature film RED TAILS for George Lucas starring Cuba Gooding, Jr. and NY casting for the feature
film of THE A TEAM. She 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 with a Q&A
and then Christine 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+. It’s VERY IMPORTANT to send your p/r upon registration or upload your HS/Resume to your Actors Connection online
personal profile!!! Your scene will be recorded as a digital file. Within one week after this intensive, you will receive an email with the file to watch and view your
work. PLEASE NOTE: Once scenes have been distributed by Christine, if you LATE cancel you will NOT be replaced! This event has limited seating, so register
now!
$99
TUESDAY, JULY 19
“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. After RAVE reviews...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 who served as 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 tips. 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 2010) starring Halle Berry,
the lead in the independent film INDELIBLE (release 2010) and an appearance in BROOKLYN’S FINEST (release 2010) 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 CRIMINAL 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. Each week your scene
will be recorded as a digital file. Within one week after each class, you will receive an email with the file to watch and view your work. Please upload your
headshot and create a resume in your online account upon registration.
Dates: Tuesdays, July 19th, 26th, August 2nd & 9th.
$219
PROMOS: Pitching TV Shows and Film –
with Bryant Falk, V/O producer/director, Abacus Audio
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
4 Week Voice-Over Class
6:30 — 4 weeks. Promos are the billboard for films and television on radio, TV and film. The techniques and energy used for promos are different than commercial copy
and it’s important for any V/O actor to understand the difference. This four week professional level class will provide you with an in-depth introduction to the world of Promo
Voice Overs. Delve into the stylistic specifics, details and trade requirements of this lucrative and competitive genre. With plenty of booth time, you’ll begin to polish your
approach and learn what it takes to nail the read when the pressure is on. Bryant Falk is your guy on the inside! As a professional voice over and on-camera commercial and
corporate producer and director for 15 years, he has produced and directed spots, promos and corporate campaigns for clients such as Foot Locker, Bloomberg, Walmart,
Avastin, AMC, Bloomberg, MTV, The NBA and many, many more. Bryant coaches and records for some of the top names in the voice over industry, including Steve Kamer
(Inside Addition), Aaron May (NBC Sports) and Steve Zirinkilton (Law & Order). With his company Abacus Audio, he has crafted over 1000 of the industry’s highest quality
and unique demos.
Dates: Wednesdays, July 20th, 27th, Aug. 3rd & 10th. $199
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30 rock intensive special event
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
with Katja Blichfeld, CO-CASTING DIRECTOR, 30 Rock
7:00 — AC Congratulates Katja on her new title at NBC as Co-Casting Director on the Emmy award-winning series 30 Rock alongside Jennifer McNamara. After AMAZING
feedback on her previous intensives, this guru of Comedy and Primetime TV is back! Katja brings years of expertise to tonight’s special event where she’ll work with you on
what it takes to BOOK Comedic roles in Television! Based on your HS/resume, Katja will select sides which will be emailed to you in advance. The evening will start off with
a Q&A, followed by your scene using the pre-read format ON CAMERA with a reader in a group. Be prepared for extensive feedback as well as ready to take re-adjustments
on the fly. Previously the Casting Coordinator for NBC/Universal in Los Angeles, Katja has returned ‘home” to NY and gearing up for a NEW season of 30 Rock. In addition,
she has worked on numerous series including Conviction alongside Gayle Keller, Starved for FX, Mr. Gibb (exec. produced by Kevin Spacey), the Glamour Magazine Reel
Moments film series, the independent comedies Stick it in Detroit and Southern Belles, as well as the feature film Freedomland with Margery Simkin Casting (Avatar). Your
scene will be recorded as a digital file. Within one week after this intensive, you will receive an email with the file to watch and view your work. 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!
$129
THURSDAY, JULY 21
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.
Dates:  Thursdays, July 21st, 28th, August 4th, 11th & 18th.
$329
THURSDAY, JULY 21
ON-CAMERA FEATURE FILM INTENSIVE with Lauren Bass, CD/Owner, Bass Casting – NEW CASTING OFFICE opening in NEW YORK !
7:00 — One of our favorite guests in Los Angeles, Lauren is currently setting up Bass Casting to become a bi-coastal powerhouse! She has worked extensively in the
business, both feature film and television, and knows what it takes to book a role in either medium. Recent credits include the features The Last Exorcism, produced by
Eli Roth, Audrey, produced by Ruth Vitale & Effie Brown, Twelve, directed by Joel Schumacher and the HDNet hit comedy series Svetlana. Formerly she worked with
the legendary Mali Finn, (Titanic, The Matrix Trilogy, LA Confidential, 10,000 BC) where Lauren soon took over this prestigious office. She also cast at one of the busiest
Television offices, U/D/K, where she worked on the series Everwood, Jack & Bobby and Book of Daniel as well as the Showtime series Huff. For this event, Lauren will
choose sides based on your headshot and resume which you’ll receive in advance for preparation. The intensive starts off with an informative Q&A session followed by
sides with a reader ON-CAMERA in a group. This is an AMAZING opportunity not to be missed. Your scene will be recorded as a digital file. Within one week after
this intensive, you will receive an email with the file to watch and view your work. PLEASE NOTE: Once scenes have been distributed, if you LATE CANCEL you
WILL NOT BE REPLACED. Please remember to upload your picture/resume to your account profile and bring a hardcopy headshot and resume that evening.
$89
MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITION MASTER CLASS
FRIDAY, JULY 22
with Joy Dewing C.S.A, Casting Director, Dave Clemmons Casting
6:30 – From one of the busiest Broadway casting offices in NY, Actors Connection is thrilled to have Joy teaching this ONE NIGHT ONLY Musical Theater Audition Master
Class. For this Master Class, please prepare 2 contrasting songs and bring your book as Joy may want to hear something additional. The evening will start off with a
Q & A, then each actor will perform for Joy 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”. Joy has been at Dave Clemmons Casting for 5 years and is always on the lookout for new & exciting talent!
Current/recent projects include The Extraordinary Ordinary, The Sphinx Winx, the upcoming Frank Wildhorn Broadway musical of Wonderland, Dear Edwina, Legally Blonde,
Fiddler on the Roof, Cats, ‘Swonderful, 101 Dalmatians, Therapy Rocks (NYMF). Past projects include Jesus Christ Superstar (starring Ted Neeley), The Lost Colony, Movin’
Out, I Love A Piano, Julie Andrews’ The Gift of Music, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Oliver, The King & I, and Elizabeth Streb’s dance company. In addition, Joy travels to SETC,
UPTA, and the nation’s top universities and training programs every year to discover the next generation of our industry’s most talented performers. She is a proud member
of The Casting Society of America and is the catcher on its undefeated softball team. PLEASE NOTE: This class is limited to 12 ADVANCED Musical Theater actors.
$89
How To Be SUCCESSFUL In Commercial Print
FRIDAY, JULY 22
with Rick Miller, Agent/Owner, Rick Miller Agency
7:00 — Have you ever seen someone similar to you in a magazine ad or TV commercial and thought, “That could be me”? If you didn’t know it, Commercial Print/Real
People modeling is without height, size, or age restrictions, (children to seniors). This very lucrative area can earn you $500.00 or more per hour and could fit into your
schedule part-time, which is how most work. Join TOP NY Commercial Print Agent Rick Miller for an evening of invaluable information, insider tips and the opportunity to
meet and network with a top New York Print Agency.Rick will share with you: Is there a print union? Do you need to be a member? What steps YOU need to take to break
into the business; What agents and casting directors are looking for; How to market your “look” to multiple clients; What to put on your composite card, resume, and cover
letter for submissions; How to get the marketable pictures you will need for low cost; What are Go-See’s and By Request Auditions; What are vouchers and how to use them;
What to wear to castings - tips to make or break your chances of booking work; How to audition - powerful yet simple on-camera techniques; How to turn rejection into a tool
for success; Ask every question you ever wanted to ask a professional in a relaxed atmosphere; and much, much more! Rick will also meet with everyone ONE on ONE to
give a personal evaluation of their pictures and potential in Commercial Print. One of the best commercial offices in NYC that opened in 2001, Rick’s office is AFTRA and
SAG franchised. Currently, he is seeking All Types-All Ethnicities (18+) for representation in commercial print as well as on-camera commercials and industrials. PLEASE
NOTE: If you already have professional photos, please bring them. Rick will help to decide if they are marketable for you. If you do not have photos, DO NOT
have them taken. Wait until AFTER the seminar so you will know how to do them properly with the right styling, looks, and photographer to launch your career. $49
MONDAY, JULY 25
ONE LIFE TO LIVE TV INTENSIVE with TORI VISGILIO, Associate CD, One Life to Live
6:30pm — Casting through November 2011! Tori needs FRESH FACES for this long time running Daytime Series as she is currently casting FIVE episodes a week. After
16 years at this 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
intensive 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! Tori will select
sides based on your HS/resume submission which you will receive and prepare in advance. The intensive starts off with an informative Q & A 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 daytime television! Your scene will be recorded as a
digital file. Within one week, you will receive an email with the file to watch and view your work. Please upload your headshot and create a resume in your online
account upon registration.
$99
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NETWORK TELEVISION CLASS & SHOWCASE
MONDAY, JULY 25
with Clint Alexander, Director of Casting, FOX
7:30 — 4 Weeks. Congratulations are in order as Clint has recently been promoted to Director of East Coast Casting. After continuous rave reviews from his 1 Night
Television Intensive, AC is excited to have Clint teaching this NEW audition technique class designed specifically for the ADVANCED actor with the opportunity to
showcase your work to 2 Legit Agents the final week. Clint brings years of casting experience to this class having most recently worked on numerous pilots this season
as well as continuous East Coast casting. In 4 weeks, you’ll enhance your on-camera audition technique specific to television as well as delving into the business side
of what TRULY goes on before, during and after a casting session at Network. Whether you’re auditioning for an episodic or pilot, this class will teach you the things you
need to know that can help you get the call-back and then book the job. The 1st week, you will start off with a Q&A. Next, Clint will have a “mock” general meeting with
each actor individually at which time you will showcase a Contemporary Monologue to assist Clint in selecting appropriate directly for you. Weeks #2 and #3, you will
have prepared a scene (1/2 hour and 1 hour) given to you in advance were Clint will work with each actor in a pre-read/simulated audition scenario, giving adjustments,
feedback, suggestions and constructive criticism which will impact your approach toward audition material immediately. Week #4 you’ll be have a brief final run through
for Clint’s final adjustments on the scene you have selected to showcase. The evening will conclude with a showcase of your work to TWO LEGIT AGENTS. This class
is an extraordinary opportunity to work with an amazing CD who has TONS of inside information about what TRULY goes on at the Network level, and he is ready to
share it with you! For the first class, please prepare a Contemporary Monologue 2 minutes or less in length. In addition, upload your headshot and create a
resume in your online account upon registration. Each week your scene will be recorded as a digital file. Within one week after each class, you will receive
an email with the file to watch and view your work. Please upload your headshot and create a resume in your online account upon registration.
Dates:  Mondays, July 25th, August 1st, 8th & 15th.
$379
BROADWAY BOUND
TUESDAY, JULY 26
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 hold the class as though it were a ‘general audition’
where you get to show how you have processed the work from the previous classes and receive feedback. For the first class, please have your number one audition song
ready to go so Tiffany can see how you are currently representing yourself. In addition, please bring your ENTIRE book as well as a picture and resume. Current projects
include: SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark, The Normal Heart, Baby It’s You!, Sister Act, Catch Me If You Can, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Legally Blonde National Tour,
Wicked, 9 to 5, South Pacific, In the Heights, Rock of Ages, The Addams Family and many, many more. A rare opportunity not to be missed. Limited to 12 singing actors.
Please upload your headshot and create a resume in your online account upon registration.
$379
Dates: Tuesdays, July 26th, August 2nd, 9th & 16th.
TV Episodic Intensive
TUESDAY, JULY 26
with Mia Cusumano, Assoc. CD, NEW HBO PILOT!
7:30 — Mia continues to bring in numerous Actors met at Actors Connection, so here’s YOUR chance to meet and work with this constantly working CD casting a NEW Pilot
for HBO! For this one night on-camera intensive, Mia will have received your headshots and resumes in advance and cast you in a TV scene which you will be emailed prior
to the intensive. The session will start off with a Q&A, then Mia will begin working with you and a reader ON CAMERA in a GROUP format. Be prepared for feedback and to
take adjustments on the fly. This ONE NIGHT ONLY on-camera intensive is perfect for honing your skills especially for the busy TV Season! Mia is currently the associate
casting director on HBO’s Untitled Phil Spector movie with casting director Sharon Bialy and the associate casting director on the ABC new show “BODY OF PROOF” with
casting director Rosalie Joseph. Credits range from primetime television pilots and series to studio feature films. Mia began her career as the Casting Coordinator for ABC’S
Primetime Casting Office. Recently having returned to ABC Primetime Casting, Mia is working on her forth pilot season for the network, along side of Marci Phillips, John Ort
and Janet Murphy. Previously Mia worked with Julie Tucker and Ross Meyerson on season 3 of “IN TREATMENT” and on “SHERRI” with Rosalie Joseph. Her feature films
include “REAL STEEL” and “THE SMURFS” both with Firefly Casting (Richard Hicks and David Rubin) and recently worked with Amanda Mackey on “NEW YEARS EVE.”
Mia is currently interested in meeting talent of all types and ethnicities(18+). Your scene will be recorded as a digital file. Within one week after this intensive, you will
receive an email with the file to watch and view your work. Space is limited! It’s VERY IMPORTANT to upload your HS/Resume to your Actors Connection online
personal profile!!! PLEASE NOTE: Once scenes have been distributed by Mia, if you LATE cancel you will NOT be replaced!
$99
Theater Intensive with Alaine Alldaffer,
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
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!
$69
On-Camera TV & Film 3-Week Class
with Jessica
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
Daniels, Assoc. CD, NBC/Universal
7:00— 3 Weeks. 30 ROCK IS BACK !!! Actors Connection welcomes one of our favorite CD’s, Jessica Daniels, back to teach her always sold-out On-Camera TV and Film
Class! Jessica works on the Emmy Award winning series 30 Rock for NBC and while on hiatus, she was just working on the Feature Film “We Bought a Zoo” with Bowling/
Miscia Casting. 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 TELEVISION 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 fantastic
opportunity to work with one of the busiest and most respected CD’s in NY! Each week your scene will be recorded as a digital file. Within one week after each class,
you will receive an email with the file to watch and view your work. Please upload your headshot and create a resume in your online account upon registration.
Dates: Wednesdays, July 27th, August 3rd & 10th.
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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.
Dates: Wednesdays, July 27th, August 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th. Plus your PRIVATE appt. between weeks #1 and #2.
$349
Teleprompter Intensive with Patricia Stark, TV Host & MediaImageCoach.com
THURSDAY, JULY 28
DEVELOPING YOUR FILM/TV DEMO REEL
THURSDAY, JULY 28
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. Your
scene will be recorded as a digital file. Within one week after this intensive, you will receive an email with the file to watch and view your work.
$139
with
Eve Battaglia, CD & Michael Stever, Filmmaker
7:00— 5 Weeks. If you’re pursuing Film and TV, it’s imperative that you have either a film/TV demo or clips of your work to show agents and casting directors. One of the
best ways to get material for your demo are to do student and indie films as well as getting the experience and resume credit. However, sometimes getting your materials
back from these projects is almost impossible and often when you do get it back the quality is so bad you can’t use it. So what do you do? In our new 5 week class, you’ll
have the opportunity to work ON SET and acquire usable footage to help develop and SHOWCASE your on-camera demo reel. Film casting director Eve Battaglia will work
with you on two contrasting short film/tv scenes that will be shot on location with filmmaker and editor Michael Stever. In the first class, you’ll meet with Eve and Michael
where you will be cast into two scenes. Scenes and partners will be determined according to each actors needs. In your next two classes you’ll work to perfect both scenes
ON CAMERA with Eve. Your final two classes will be spent shooting on location with Michael. Within one month after completing this class, Michael will send you your fully
edited material in order to post on your website or add to your current demo reel. This class is also PERFECT for those actors who have already been compiling material for
a film/TV demo, but are missing certain types of roles. Actors may also bring in scene ideas for this class. Limited to 10 actors.
Dates: Thursdays, July 28th, August 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th.
$595
4-Week Film Audition Technique Class
FRIDAY, JULY 29
with Judy Henderson, Legendary CD & 2 Legit Agents
** Now CASTING the Showtime TV series HOMELAND starring Claire Danes and Mandy Patinkin.***
7:00 — 4 Weeks. Congrats to Judy for her recent 2010 Artios Award for Excellence in Casting! 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 on-camera 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! Each week your scene will be recorded as a digital file. Within one week after each
class, you will receive an email with the file to watch and view your work.
Dates: Fridays, July 29th, August 5th, 12th & 19th.
$349
on-camera Tv/film INTENSIVE
SATURDAY, JULY 30
with Melissa Moss, Casting Associate, Bowling/Miscia Casting
12:30 — Actors Connection is thrilled to welcome back Melissa who is currently casting with Beth Bowling and Kim Miscia the hit CBS series BLUEBLOODS and The Onion
News Network for IFC. Melissa brings years of casting experience to this evening where she’ll be working with you on what it takes to book roles in TV and film. She will
have received your headshot and resume in advance and cast you in a scene which you will be emailed a few days prior to the intensive. You’ll start off the night with a
Q&A, and then Melissa will begin working with you ON CAMERA with a reader in a group format. Be prepared for feedback and to take adjustments on the fly. Melissa is
interested in meeting talent of all types and ethnicities 18+ and her office has called in and booked our actors from previous events. With casting experience in both NY and
LA, Melissa has cast for a wide variety of TV shows including Heroes, Crossing Jordan, CW’s The Beautiful Life, What About Brian, On the Lot, Cane, Hellbent as well as
MOW’s and feature films like High School Musical, Camp Rock, High School Musical 3: Senior Year, Limelight and Hatching Pete. Your scene will be video taped as a
digital file. Within one week after this intensive, you will receive an email with the file to watch and view your work. 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! Register soon!
IT’S GONNA GO FAST!!!
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Musical Theater Showcase
MONDAY, AUGUST 1
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 the opportunity to showcase to YOUR CHOICE of 5 Musical Theater Agents/CD’s! 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, NOW AT Nicolosi & Co. 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 “final” presentation of your work for both Dale and Joel. Following, Joel and Dale will spend the rest of the evening
speaking with you about various agents and agencies, which to target and why, pros and cons of signing vs. freelancing, boutique agencies vs. larger agencies, etc.. and
most importantly guide YOU in the right direction. At the end of the class we will give you 5 FREE seminars to use at your discretion in order to meet the agencies and/or
casting directors YOU are specifically interested in meeting Dale has been with this high profile casting office since 2007 which Billy Elliot (US companies), The Phantom of
the Opera, Yale Repertory Theater, Mamma Mia!, Jersey Boys, Mary Poppins, A Little Night Music and the revival of Promises, Promises. Joel recently joined Nicolosi and
Co. after spending a number of years at DGRW. He has clients in almost every Broadway show including (Next To Normal, Addams Family, Promises, Promises, A Little
Night Music, Jersey Boys & Wicked 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. Please upload your headshot and create a resume in your online account upon registration.
Dates: Mondays, August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th.
$399
FILM INTENSIVE with Steve Vincent, Casting Director, Palm Star Entertainment
MONDAY, AUGUST 1
7:00 — Here’s your opportunity to work with a casting director from one of the most prominent film casting offices in town! Steve casts primarily feature and indie films.
Currently, he is working on 9 different feature/indie films including Lunar Park starring Benicio Del Toro and The Contortionist’s Handbook starring Channing Tatum and
Dustin Hoffman. Steve will select sides based on your picture and resume which you will be emailed and prepare in advance. The intensive starts off with an informative
Q & A followed by your presentation of the scene with a reader ON-CAMERA in a group. Be prepared to take feedback and adjustments. Currently, Steve is interested in
meeting talent of all types and ethnicities 18+ for current and future projects. His office is known for calling in actors directly and they’ve booked too! This is a wonderful
opportunity to be coached by an expert in film! For the past four years, Steve has worked with casting partner Sig De Miguel at Palm Star Entertainment. Some of their
noted projects include Rabbit Hole starring Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart, Adam (Sundance Winner-2009), Veronika Deserves to Die starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, NY
casting for the remake of Fame and Holy Rollers. Recent projects include: John Leguizamo’s FUGLY, Jack and Diane, The Girl is in Trouble, and Down and Dirty Pictures
starring Hugh Dancy and Matthew Perry. Previously, Steve worked with Bonnie Timmermann Casting for over 6 years on HUGE blockbuster movies such as Pearl Harbor,
Black Hawk Down, The Insider, Coyote Ugly, Spy Game and Armageddon. Your scene will be recorded as a digital file. Within one week after this intensive, you
will receive an email with the file to watch and view your work. Please upload your HS and create your resume in your Actors Connection profile registration.
$99
DAYTIME On-Camera Commercial Class
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3
with BARRY SHAPIRO, CD, Herman & Lipson Casting
1:00 — 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:  Wednesdays, August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st.
$349
Film Audition Intensive
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
with Adrienne Stern, CD, Adrienne Stern Casting
6:00 — 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!
$89
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6
On-Camera Commercial Class with TISHA IOLI— CD, Don Case Casting
11:00 — 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, August 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th.
$249
MONDAY, AUGUST 8
ON-CAMERA TELEVISION INTENSIVE with Rosalie Joseph, Casting Director *FIRST TIME GUEST*
1:00 — Actors Connection is thrilled to welcome Top NY TV/film Casting Director Rosalie Joseph who just finished casting the first season of ABC’s hit TV series BODY
OF PROOF. For this afternoon on-camera intensive, Rosalie will have received your headshots and resumes in advance and cast you in a TV scene which you will be
emailed prior to the intensive. The session will start off with a Q&A, then Rosalie will begin working with you and a reader ON CAMERA in a GROUP format. Be prepared
for feedback and to take adjustments on the fly. This ONE Day ONLY on-camera intensive is perfect for honing your skills especially for the busy Fall TV Season! Rosalie
Joseph is an Emmy nominated Casting Director who just finished working on the first season of ABC’s hottest new show, BODY OF PROOF, starring Dana Delany.
Formerly, she was the Vice-President of ABC Primetime Casting for the East Coast and was nominated for an Emmy in 2000 for Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie
or a Special for ABC’s ANNIE. Film casting credits include HOOK, THE GODFATHER PART III, KANSAS and JACK. Rosalie is currently interested in meeting talent of all
types and ethnicities(18+). Your scene will be recorded as a digital file. Within one week after this intensive, you will receive an email with the file to watch and
view your work. Space is limited! It’s VERY IMPORTANT to upload your HS/Resume to your Actors Connection online personal profile!!!
PLEASE NOTE: Once scenes have been distributed by Rosalie, if you LATE cancel you will NOT be replaced!
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Professional Voice Over Tune Up!
MONDAY, AUGUST 8
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, August 8th, (skips 15th), 22nd, 29th, (skips Sept. 5th), 12th, 19th & 26th.
$349
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9
ON-CAMERA COLD READING CLASS with B. Lynne Jebens, Agent, The Krasny Office
6:30 — 4 Weeks. A TRUE cold reading class, Lynne’s teaching what so many of our AC actors have been asking for! She’ll cover various mediums using cold scene
material from film, television (sit-com & dramatic), and maybe even a bit of daytime. An agent for over 25 years who was a former professional director, Lynne is an
expert at discovering your strong points and building on them as well as zeroing in on what needs work. You will focus and explore the various nuances seen on camera
when auditioning with various types of sides give to you COLD throughout this crash course. Take this invaluable class that has received rave reviews from previous
participants and find yourself ahead of the game! Currently, Lynne has clients in many Broadway shows including (Fences, West Side Story, etc..) at numerous of the
top regional theatres in the country, Television series (All 3 Law & Order’s, 30 Rock, Boardwalk Empire, One Life to Live, etc..) and multiple Feature Films.
Limited to 12 actors! Please upload your headshot and create a resume in your online account upon registration.
Dates:  Tuesdays, August 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th.
$229
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
On-Air Hosting & TV Anchor Class with Patricia Stark, TV HOST & 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
bring a VHS tape to class so you can take your work home and view it each week!
$379
Dates: Thursdays, August 11th, 18th, 25th & Sept. 1st.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
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! Congrats to Allison and the entire Barden/Schnee office, for their win at Sundance this past year with
Winter’s Bone! This is your chance to 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 1st session focusing on prepared day-player roles for Film/ TV and week two you will turn to prepared film sides working on leading roles for Film/TV. This
is a great opportunity to learn the differences between auditioning for roles for TV and 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! Current projects include: THE HELPbased on the novel by Kathryn Stockett SON OF NO ONE- directed by Dito Monteil, starring Al Pacino, Ray Liotta, Channing Tatum, Katie Holmes and Juliette Binoche;
THE FIELDS- starring Sam Worthington and Jeffrey Dean MorganOCCUPANT- directed by Henry Miller; FLYPAPER- starring Patrick Dempsey; ADRENALISTS- directed
by Kevin Conolly; HIGHER GROUND- directed by Vera Formiga. Recent feature film projects include Conan the Barbarian, What’s Wrong with Virginia- written/directed by
Lance Black starring Jennifer Connolly and Ed Harris, Winters Bone- written/directed by Deb Granick (Oscar Nominated for BEST PICTURE and winner of the Sundance
Grand Jury Prize), Every Day starring Liev Schreiber and Helen Hunt, 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! Each week your scene will be recorded as a digital file. Within one week after each class, you
will receive an email with the file to watch and view your work. Please upload your headshot and create a resume in your online account upon registration.
Dates: Thursdays, August 11th & 18th.
$169
Musical Theater/Theater Audition Master Class
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11
with Duncan Stewart, C.S.A and Benton Whitley, CD/Partner, Duncan Stewart and Company
7:00 — Hailed as one of the most insightful, giving and constructive coaches, AC is elated to have Duncan co-teaching our newest ONE NIGHT ONLY Musical Theater/
Theater Audition Master Class alongside Casting Director, Benton Whitley. For Musical Theatre actors, please prepare 2 contrasting songs and bring your book as Duncan
may want to hear something additional. For Non-Musical Actors, please prepare 2 contrasting monologues. The evening will start off with a Q & A, and then each actor will
perform for Duncan and Benton using your prepared material in a group format. They will coach, give direction and offer possible recommendations of material to “check
out” if what you are currently using doesn’t “work”. Together, Duncan and Benton’s credits are extensive and are currently responsible for casting YANK! (David Cromer,
Director), the current Broadway, London and National touring companies of CHICAGO THE MUSICAL and the current national tour of the Tony Award® winning musical,
LA CAGE AUX FOLLES starring George Hamilton. In the past, Duncan was the Executive Director of his own company, Southgate Productions and for many years
acted as the Director of Casting for NAMCO where he cast numerous projects for legendary Broadway producers, Barry and Fran Weissler. Other credits include: West
End production of THRILLER LIVE (US casting), West End premiere of Neil LaBute’s FAT PIG (ATG co-production) and numerous productions at Playwrights Horizons,
Huntington Theater, Long Wharf and Coconut Grove. TV credits include working with Alaine Alldaffer Casting on the ABC pilot “Knights of Prosperity” with Mick Jagger.
This is truly an amazing opportunity! Register now as this Master Class will sell out fast!
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TV
HOSTING WEEKEND CONNECTION
with Patricia Stark, TV Host/Media Coach and Risa Tanania, TV Hosting Casting Director
10AM — TWO FULL DAYS! Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, August 14th. Our NEW TV Hosting Connection Weekend Intensive is the best way to gain oncamera hosting & communication skills that merge solid traditional on-air training with today’s cutting edge hosting skills. You’ll have TWO full days to polish your hosting,
teleprompter, in-studio and “man on the street” interview skills and learn how to improve your audition skills to book TV hosting jobs. You’ll also have the opportunity to
SHOWCASE to some of NY’s top Hosting Agents and Casting Directors. Taught by the best-of–the-best from the East Coast TV Hosting Industry, Patricia Stark and Risa
Tanania will mentor you with their extensive knowledge and unique coaching styles. They will focus on the essentials of hosting such as how to nail the audition, branding
yourself, improving your read, how to create and polish your demo reel, mastering the teleprompter/ear prompter and how to get the representation that best suits you!
There will also be live field exercises, improv interviews, copy exercises and audition simulations. This exclusive on-camera workshop offers a unique experience for hosts
to network with other hosts, perfect their craft in a positive, supportive environment and be seen and coached by an actual casting director~Risa Tanania and media image
coach and established host, Patricia Stark. The weekend will finish with a final showcase to FOUR Top NY Hosting Agents and Casting Directors. The format will be a Q & A
where you’ll have YOUR chance to ask specific questions all about the TV hosting/broadcast industry. After the Q & A, we will split up our panel who you will showcase your
work to ON CAMERA. Be prepared to do one piece of host copy for each panel for feedback and written evaluations.
Scheduled Guests Include:
Steven DeVall, Host/Programming Agent, N.S. Bienstock, Inc.(First Time Guest!)
Jamie Carroll, Casting Director, HGTV
Seth Mayeri, Host/Broadcasting Agent, Evolution Media Talent LLC
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 and your
digital takes from the showcase will be emailed to you. Your work will be recorded as a digital file. Within one week after this intensive, you will receive an email
with the file to watch and view your work.
$495
MONDAY, AUGUST 15
FEATURE
FILM DOUBLE HEADER!
with Harley Kaplan, Assoc. CD, Mackey-Sandrich Casting/PalmStar Entertainment & Brandon Powers, Assoc.CD, PalmStar Entertainment
7:00 — If you’re an actor with an interest in feature and indie films, this is the one-night event YOU don’t want to miss! These top NY feature film Casting Directors have
worked on some of the BIGGEST Features out of New York over the past couple of years. Current projects for Powers/Kaplan that they are casting and producing
include the feature films TELL ME I LOVE YOU, A STRANGER IN PARADISE, SEEN, CHRONICLE (starring Justin Long, Ryan Phillippe, John Hawkes and Kate Mara),
INCARNATE, 2AM and MONOGAMY. While at PalmStar, they cast such features as THE GIRL IS IN TROUBLE, FOR ELLEN, JACK AND DIANE, SILVER TONGUES,
GUN HILL ROAD, and UNION SQUARE. When Harley was at Hopkins, Smith, Barden, he assisted in casting a variety of feature films including BOYS DON’T CRY, CECIL
B. DEMENTED, CIDER HOUSE RULES, SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE, and ANY GIVEN SUNDAY and HBO’s “Sex and the City” Harley also executive produced the films
TEMPTATION (starring Zoe Saldana) and DEATH4TOLD. Brandon previously worked with Scott Rudin and for Miramax where he assisted on films like THE TRUMAN
SHOW, FIRST WIVES CLUB, and RAMSOM. For this special evening, they’ll be meeting and working with our actors on what it takes to BOOK roles in film. You’ll start off
with a Q&A, followed by prepared sides with a reader selected by Brandon and Harley, ON- CAMERA in a group. Be prepared for extensive feedback as well as ready to
take re-adjustments on the fly. They are interested in seeing All Types-All Ethnicities (18+) for their plethora of current and upcoming projects. Your scene will be recorded
as a digital file. Within one week after this intensive, you will receive an email with the file to watch and view your work. Please upload your headshot and
create a resume in your online account upon registration and in addition, please submit 2 HS/resumes to the office. PLEASE NOTE: Once scenes have been
distributed by Brandon and Harley, if you LATE cancel you will NOT be replaced!
$99
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16
ALL DAY Commercial Improv Intensive with Barry Shapiro, CD, Herman & LIpson Casting
10am-5pm — 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!
$99
FEATURE FILM INTENSIVE with Jamie Schulman, Casting Associate, Kathleen Chopin Casting
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16
7:30 — After AMAZING feedback from her previous events, we are thrilled to welcome Jamie BACK for this Feature Film Intensive! Jamie brings years of expertise in
casting to tonight’s special event where she’ll work with you on what it takes to BOOK roles in Film. For this intensive, Jamie will select sides based on your picture and
resume which you will be emailed and prepare in advance. You’ll start off with a Q&A, followed by prepared sides with a reader, ON-CAMERA in a group. Be prepared
for extensive feedback as well as ready to take re-adjustments on the fly. Jamie has been with this HUGE feature film office for almost a year now after having worked
at ABC this past pilot season. This office’s recent credits include the upcoming MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS starring Jim Carey and Angela Lansbury and the remake of
ARTHUR starring Russell Brand, Jennifer Garner and Helen Mirren. Previously, she worked with Jen Euston Casting on the films THE OTHER GUYS and COP OUT
as well as the HBO series HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA. In addition, Jamie has also worked at other high profile offices including Ellen Chenoweth Casting, Ellen
Lewis Casting, Patricia DiCerto, and Bowling/Miscia Casting. Your scene will be video taped as a digital file. Within one week after this intensive, you will receive
an email with the file to watch and view your work. Please upload your headshot and create a resume in your online account upon registration. PLEASE
NOTE: Once scenes have been distributed by Jamie, if you LATE cancel you will NOT be replaced! HURRY TO REGISTER as SPACE IS LIMITED to 14 actors.
$79
INTRO TO VOICEOVERS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 18
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: Thursdays, August 18th, 25th, Sept. 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd. $329
SUNDAY, AUGUST 21
INTRO TO COMMERCIALS: ALL DAY INTENSIVE
with Angela Mickey, CD/Managing Director, Liz Lewis Casting
10am - 5pm — From one of the most illustrious casting offices in NY, Actors Connection welcomes Angela back to teach a NEW Commercial Intensive that many actors
have requested. As you know, commercials can be one of the most lucrative jobs in the business. Many of our actors have asked “where do I begin?”, so Angela is here to
help get you started! This intensive is designed for the actor looking to expand their arsenal of talent, develop a new skill set and provide a solid beginning in a new medium.
This ALL DAY intensive will cover: the business of commercials, getting comfortable on-camera, basic camera technique, breaking down commercial copy, working with cue
cards, one-liners, testimonial vs more character driven auditions and multi-person scenes. Angela is the Managing Director of Casting for Liz Lewis Casting Partners and has
been at this powerhouse office for ten years casting on-camera commercials, V/O’s, TV, Film, and theater. Recent commercial projects include: Truvia, Comcast, Verizon
Fios, MTV, Plavix, Lowes, Victoria’s Secret, Rockband 2, All Bran, Toyota, Holiday Inn Express, and many promos for Comedy Central. Please upload your headshot and
create a resume in your online account upon registration
$99
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ON-CAMERA TELEVISION INTENSIVE with Maria Hubbard, FOX Casting
MONDAY, AUGUST 22
7:00 — This ONE NIGHT ONLY on-camera intensive is not to be missed if you are looking to book roles in episodic television. Maria brings years of casting experience to
this evening and we are thrilled that she has recently joined Clint Alexander casting at FOX. Previously, Maria was with the esteemed office Tucker/Meyerson Casting where
she cast hit series such as Rescue Me for F/X, Damages for F/X, the hit Showtime series Nurse Jackie starring Edie Falco and White Collar. She 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 Maria 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+. Your scene will be recorded as a digital file. Within one week after this intensive, you will receive an email with the file to watch and view your work. Please
upload your headshot and create a resume in your online account upon registration. PLEASE NOTE: Once scenes have been distributed by Maria, if you LATE
cancel you will NOT be replaced! This event is limited, so register now!
$99
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23
30 Second Spotlight: Auditioning for Voice-Overs with Lisa Fischoff, Casting Director, Broadcasters
6:30 — If you’re a working VO 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 spots! For this one
night Intensive, Lisa will hand select TWO pieces of commercial copy for you based on your AC profile information. You’ll have the opportunity to really hone your skills at the
mic in our new V/O studio where she’ll give you extensive re-directs to help you perfect your next audition. All work is in a group format so you can not only benefit from your
own feedback, but from watching other artists work as well. Formerly at Liz Lewis Casting for many years, Lisa now heads up Broadcasters, a division of Howard Schwartz
Recording. This busy office casts film, commercials, industrials, TV, print and voice-overs. Lisa recently cast commercials for Walmart, Verizon, Dr. Pepper, Comcast,
Arby’s, Sprint/Nextel, an American Express campaign, JP Morgan Chase and Saturn. This office also handles on camera hosting for sites like People.com, Sports Illustrated.
com, Liveperson.com, MicrosoftBing.com, VitaminWater and Vonage. Limited to 8 V/O actors. Please upload your headshot and create a resume in your online
account upon registration.
$89
Law & Order:SVU Intensive
TUESDAY, AUGUST 23
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!  
$99
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24
How To Audition For Primetime TV with Janet Murphy Butler, Casting Director
6:00 — 2 Weeks. NEW 2 WEEK CLASS! Direct from ABC Primetime, here’s your opportunity to work ON-CAMERA with one of New York’s TOP Primetime TV and Pilot
Casting Directors. With years of experience at ABC-TV, Janet will work with each actor in a pre-read/simulated audition scenario, giving adjustments, feedback, suggestions
and constructive criticism which will impact your approach toward audition material immediately. The 1st week you’ll be working on a prepared sitcom/comedy scene chosen
for you based on your picture and resume by Janet. The 2nd week, you’ll work on a prepared scene from an episodic/one hour drama. From working with Janet, you’ll
enhance your on-camera audition technique specific to television as well as delving into the business side of what TRULY goes on before, during and after a casting session.
Whether you’re auditioning for an episodic or pilot, this class will teach you the things you need to know that can help you get the call-back and then book the job. Currently,
Janet’s interested in meeting all types-all ethnicities (18+) and has brought in and auditioned many of our AC actors from past events. Janet Murphy-Butler was the NY
casting director on the following ABC pilots: LOST, CUPID, CASTLE, ARMY WIVES, MODERN FAMILY, BETTER OFF TED, HOPE & FAITH, LIFE ON MARS, OCTOBER
ROAD, ALIAS, CAVEMEN, DIRT, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF and A DAY IN THE LIFE among many, many others. She provided on-going casting support for several
additional series, including LOST, BROTHERS AND SISTERS, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, BOSTON LEGAL, and NYPD BLUE. For the 2011-2012 season, Janet
was an ABC Casting Consultant and NY casting Director for the following: MAN UP, BAD MOM, OTHER PEOPLE’s KIDS, IDENTITY, HALLELUJAH (from the producer
of “Desperate Housewives” Marc Cherry), PARTNERS, MISSING (10 episode 2011 summer series starring Ashley Judd), and LAST MAN STANDING (Tim Allen’s return
to network television). For the ABC-TV pilot season 2010, she cast: MATADORS, SCOUNDRELS, WOMEN ARE CRAZY: MEN ARE STUPID, WRIGHT VS. WRONG,
CUTTHROAT, WHO GET’S THE PARENTS, BODY OF PROOF and BOSTON’S FINEST. Your scene will be video taped as a digital file. Within one week after
this intensive, you will receive an email with the file to watch and view your work. t’s VERY IMPORTANT to upload your HS/Resume to your Actors Connection
online personal profile!!! PLEASE NOTE: Once scenes have been distributed by Janet, if you LATE cancel you will NOT be replaced!
Dates: Wednesdays, August 24th & 31st.
$179
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24
Advanced Voiceover Class : Prepping for your V/O Demo
5-Week Class with Private ONE on ONE with Tara Boragine, Personal Manager, Deisel Management
6:30 — 5 weeks. Not for the beginning Voice Over student, this class picks up where Tara left off in her Intro to Voice-Over class. Instead of a how-to class, Tara’s
advanced class takes you further into working in the booth and dealing with all types of V/O copy. Tara will share with you 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. You’ll also start exploring your own voice
and what types of copy will be good for you in recording a V/O demo. Each session will be recorded in our professional booth (please bring your own cd) as Tara tailors the
lesson for you as an individual. A truly unique opportunity, to further your training in voice-overs as well as starting to work on material for your V/O demo. Please bring a
CD-R/RW or a Flash Drive to class as you will be working in the V/O Booth starting week 1.
Dates: Wednesdays, August 24th, 31st, Sept. 7th, 14th & 21st. $349
MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITION MASTER CLASS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24
with Jamibeth Margolis, CSA, Casting Director, Jamibeth Margolis Casting
6:30 – Previously at Johnson-Liff Casting and Margolis-Seay Casting, Jamibeth is an independent casting director with fifteen years of professional experience in NYC
casting for theater, film, and television. Focusing a great deal on casting new works, Jamibeth has a number of readings and workshops of plays and musicals being
developed for Broadway. For this Master Class, please prepare 1 song and bring your book as Jamibeth may want to hear something additional. The evening will
start off with a Q & A, and then each actor will perform for Jamibeth 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”. Currently, she’s casting many plays and musicals for the Midtown International
Theater Festival (Sistas, RIP, Naked In Encino, etc.) and a new musical called The Last Word at the New York Musical Theater Festival. Recent projects include the
upcoming Broadway musical Warsaw, which is continuing with many upcoming performances. Jamibeth also casts for a number of prominent regional theaters. Past credits
include serving as casting director for over two dozen shows on Broadway, Off-Broadway and on National Tours including Cats, Miss Saigon, Les Miz, Phantom, and Jane
Eyre to name a few. Jamibeth has also directed at the Arvada Center in Denver and was the assistant director to Jerry Zaks for the Broadway revival of The Caine Mutiny
Court-Martial, A Bad Friend at Lincoln Center Theater. Member: CSA and SDC.
$89
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SEMINARS
**for CLASSES/SPECIAL EVENTS refer to page 4**
MONDAY, JULY 11
6:30 — JAMIE HARRIS — Legit Agent, Clear Talent Group. The newest agent at this bi-coastal office, Jamie is currently looking for talented and experienced actors to
expand his files! This agency has clients on Broadway/National Tours (Wicked, Legally Blonde, Avenue Q, Wicked, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, In the Heights), TV
(L&O: SVU, One Life to Live, All My Children) and in film (Hairspray, King Bolden, I am Legend, Afterwards). Jamie is interested in meeting All Types-All Ages (18+).
After a Q & A he’ll see   Monologues/Songs ONE on ONE
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
After a Q & A she’ll see
Sides with a Reader 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 the Milan International
Film Festival in Italy and Brooklyn International Film Festival. A graduate of NYU film school and acknowledged as one of its most promising filmmakers, Ari casts many
of his own projects. Currently, he’s searching for actors of ALL TYPES, ALL AGES for his upcoming feature film 79 Parts. He just wrapped shooting Far Rockaway for
which he recently brought in 6 actors that he met at his first seminar! Past credits include Last Letters from Monte Rosa, The Fallen, Stanley Cuba, 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 — KATIE MCGRATH — Agent, Innovative Artists. At this powerhouse agency for three years, Katie was just promoted as a talent agent to the legit department
and now represents actors for theater, television and film. For this mid-size, bi-coastal talent agency, Katie is in charge of development of new clients and crossovers
and is constantly on the lookout for new talent of All Types-All Ages (teens to 30’s). She’s looking forward to meeting our exceptionally talented actors at AC. A
fantastic opportunity for actors seeking legit representation! $5 Surcharge.
After a Q & A she’ll hear
Monologues/Songs ONE on ONE
TUESDAY, JULY 12
6:30 — ALEX BUTLER — Agent, Henderson/Hogan Talent Agency. Alex is currently looking for NEW talent to represent for film, television and theatre at this
high-profile agency. He has booked clients on a number of projects including: the Al Pacino HBO movie You Don’t Know Jack, a series regular on Royal Pains, It’s
Complicated with Meryl Streep, Adjustment Bureau with Matt Damon, Love and Other Drugs with Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal. In addition, recurring roles and
various guest spots on L&O: SVU, 30 Rock, In Treatment, Light’s Out, Louie, Gossip Girl, and One Life to Live. As for theatre, this office has clients in almost every
Broadway Show, National Tour and at regional theaters including Williamstown, the Berkshires, Huntington, Stages St. Louis and many more.
After a Q & A he’ll see
Monologues/Songs ONE on ONE
6:30 — ERICA MORAN — Agency Director, BMG Models/Avalon Artists Group New York. This office has been open for 3 years and is a full service agency with Erica
focusing mainly on commercials and print. This office represents both Union and Non Union actors as well as models of all ages. This is the second office for Avalon Artists
Group, the first opening in LA over 4 years ago. Some recent bookings include: Bank of America, Bud Light, American Express, Volkswagen, Gossip Girl, Pfizer, Law &
Order and Mike’s Hard Lemonade. She is currently representing actors she met at Actors Connection, so this is a wonderful opportunity to be a part of a great boutique
agency with a very involved, proactive team. At this time she is looking for all ages, types and ethnicities. Please select copy online or bring your own.
After a Q & A she’ll see
Commercial Copy OR Mini Interviews ONE on ONE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 13
2:00 — 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
6:30 — RAY VOLANT — Print Agent, Bella Agency. This office handles “real people” for commercial print as well as models for catalog/advertising work. They have
already booked their clients for Verizon, Avon, Bank of America, Microsoft, Neutrogena, many pharmaceuticals, as well as campaigns for Levi’s, Swiss Army and Uniqlo.
Currently they are building their files and are looking for men and women (All Types-All Ethnicities, 20+). Bring a picture and resume or samples of print work (tear sheets,
comp cards) for feedback. They’ve brought in and booked several AC actors from previous seminars. A great opportunity to start off your print career!
After a Q & A you’ll have
Mini Interviews ONE on ONE
6:30 — MICKEY SHERA – Agent, Innovative Artists. The head of Innovative’s on-camera commercial division, Mickey is a super guest who’s open to meeting new talent
of All Types-All Ages (18+). He’s submitted and BOOKED many AC actors, also, he just signed a couple from one of his previous visits. Recent client bookings include:
Crest, Cingular, Dawn Dishwashing Detergent, Bayer Aspirin, Advil, Dunkin Doughnuts, Liberty Mutual, Chrysler, Snickers, T-Moblie, Sierra Mist, Macys, Robitussin, Office
Depot, Advil, Verizon, Royal Bank of Scotland and others. Please select copy online or bring your own. $5 Surcharge. LIMITED ENROLLMENT!
After a Q & A he’ll see
Commercial Copy ONE on ONE
6:30 — LAKEY WOLFF – Agent, CESD. A HUGE hit at previous seminars, Lakey has been in the commercial department at this prominent agency for over 8 years . She
loves meeting new actors, and has brought in, signed and submitted actors from previous seminars. Currently Lakey is looking for ALL TYPES – ALL AGES (18+). Recent
client bookings include: Verizon, Apple, Lowes, Macy’s, AARP, Shoe Carnival. Please select copy online or bring your own.
After a Q & A she’ll see
Commercial Copy ONE on ONE
THURSDAY, JULY 14
6:30 — STEPHANIE BELLAROSA — Director of Print Division, CESD. Stephanie is the head of the print division and has been at CESD for nine 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 — JOEL CARLTON — Agent, Nicolosi & Co. Congratulations to Joel who recently joined this top boutique agency after spending a number of years at DGRW.
He has clients in almost every Broadway show including (WICKED, ADDAMS FAMILY, PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, SISTER ACT, HOW TO SUCCEED,
ANYTHING GOES, THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURE, GOOD PEOPLE, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, MAMMA MIA just to name a few..); TV (Boardwalk
Empire, The Good Wife, Running Wilde, Blue Bloods, White Collar, Royal Pains, Nurse Jackie, Rescue Me, Gossip Girl, Rubicon, The Big C, 30 Rock, Bored To Death and
Louie, as well a multitude of feature films. One of the nicest guys in the business, Joel is currently looking for All Types - All Ethnicities, and Ages (18+) to add to his roster.
After a Q & A he’ll see
Monologues/Songs ONE on ONE
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FRIDAY, JULY 15
6:30 — GAYLE SEAY — Casting Director, Wojcik/Seay Casting. One of the friendliest CD’s in town, Gayle is currently working on tons of theater as well as a pilot
called Upstate and several commercial print projects. Current Theatre: Broadway Production of Neil LaBute’s “Fat Pig” , “ Jurassic Parq: The Broadway Musical”
( Off Broadway) and “ Chix 6” in Queens all in the fall! T ours: Joseph….Dreamcoat, and Oklahoma!. Off Broadway: 666 ( A Comedy) Current theatrical projects:
In development - Women’s Minyan (play - Directed by Tovah Feldshuh),and Rated P (musical) . Regional: Arvada Center in Denver( Ragtime , Chess and more) ,
Riverside Theater in FL ( Boeing, Boeing, Gin Game and more), Theatre Aspen, Tuacahn in UT , Stages St. Louis and lots more! Current/ Recent Commercial clients:
DSW , Merck, Livalo, Fidelity and Dr. Miracles Healthy Hair. Gayle consistently calls in and books actors from seminars and with the plethora of upcoming projects on
her plate, she is ready to find more! From her last seminar at Actors Connection, Gayle called in 3 actors and is interested in meeting ALL TYPES-ALL AGES (18+).
After a Q & A she’ll see Monologues/Songs ONE on ONE
MONDAY, JULY 18
6:30 — MARILYNN SCOTT MURPHY — Agent/Co-Owner, Professional Artists Agency. Marilynn is a great agent who gives wonderful, insightful feedback. She
covers ALL AREAS (film, TV, theater) and is currently looking for All Types (18+). You have seen her clients on T.V. in all three L&O’s , The Good Wife, Boardwalk Empire
(major recurring) and Treme (major recurring). Film: Black Swan, Arthur, True Grit; Broadway (Anything Goes, The Addams Family, Motherf***er With The Hat, High, Good
People.), Off Broadway (MTC II, Playwrights, Pearl, EST). National Tours include (Wicked, The Lion King, Jersey Boys) Regionally her clients can be seen at theatres such
as Yale Repertory Theatre, The Goodman Theatre, Old Globe, Steppenwolf, Long Wharf, TheaterWorks Hartford, and the Denver Center Theatre Company (to name a few).
She is freelancing with several AC actors met at past seminars and is on the lookout for more!
After a Q & A she’ll see
Monologues/Songs ONE on ONE
7:00 — LISA RUBENSTEIN — Casting Director/Owner, Rubenstein Casting. Actors Connection congratulates Lisa on the opening of her new office Rubenstein
Casting! Most recently at Liz Lewis casting, Lisa has worked on numerous projects at various offices over the years casting projects for TV, Film, V/O’s, Commercials
as well as Broadway. Recent commercial and voice over projects include: Citi Bank, Hot Pockets, Verizon, Mets, Walmart, Trix, Go-Gurt, Philips, Samsung, Bud Lite,
among many others. One of the friendliest and most giving CD’sin town, Lisa is back at Actors Connection and on the the lookout for NEW talent to bring in for upcoming
projects. Please select copy online or bring your own.
After a Q&A she’ll see
Commercial Copy OR Monologues ONE on ONE
TUESDAY, JULY 19
6:30 — JULIEN BOUSCAREL — Commercial Agent, Innovative Artists. We’re excited to have the NEWEST on-camera commercial agent from this excellent
bi-coastal agency in to meet our AC actors. As he is expanding his files, Julien is currently looking for All Types-All Ages (18+). His clients have recently booked
commercials for: Mastercard, Princess Cruise Lines, AIG Insurance, Stride Gum and Aleve. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity. Please select copy online or bring
your own. After a Q & A he’ll see
Commerical Copy ONE on ONE
7:00 — SAMANTHA STOLLER – Agent, Abrams Artists. Sam has been at this top agency for over 4 years and represents clients in all areas of the biz! She
handles all areas of Theatre, TV and Film. Samantha has clients on Broadway and Off-Broadway including: Spiderman, Scottsboro Boys, Banana Shpeel, Mamma Mia,
Xanadu tour, and regionally at the McCarter Theatre, Westport, and Goodspeed. She has several clients on TV including The Good Wife, Rubicon, White Collar, Mercy,
Gossip Girl, L&O: SVU, L&O Criminal Intent, Royal Pains, Delocated, Big Lake and How To Make it in America. The feature film list includes Adjustment Bureau,
Something Borrowed, The Other Guys and several independent films. Currently, she is looking for All Types-All Ages (18+) and is ready to meet NEW TALENT!
After a Q & A she’ll see
Monologues/Songs ONE on ONE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 20
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 registration@actorsconnection.com. Attendees will get great info as well as special offers and discounts!
We look forward to seeing you there!
FREE!!
12:00 — FREE SEMINAR — Going the Distance! Creating Success and Longevity in Show Business with Rachel McKinney & Noël Neeb, RoaN Productions.
Let’s face it-the road to success is different for everyone, but having the tools & advice on how to deal with fear, criticism, jealousy and even crazy-makers is useful for
everyone! Come join Rachel McKinney and Noël Neeb, experienced co-producers of RoaN Productions, on the nitty-gritty discussion of creating success and longevity
in show business. Rachel McKinney is a professional stage/film actress. Noël Neeb is an accomplished stage director and an Associate Member of Stage Directors and
Choreographers Union. These two powerhouses have produced productions in NYC, Arizona and Scotland with 17 years of professional experience between them! Don’t
let fear hold you back. Join us and learn how to use fear as a guide and motivator to create the life you’ve always dreamed.
FREE SEMINAR
6:30 — JUSTIN BUSCH — Agent, Phoenix Artists, Inc. At this office for over 3 years, Justin handles film, TV and theater for this boutique talent agency that handles
clients both in NY and LA. Currently, he has clients on Broadway (Mary Poppins, The Lion King), national tours (Les Miz, South Pacific, La Cage..), TV (all NY episodics
including Delocated, Blue Bloods, Boardwalk Empire, Royal Pains, Nurse Jackie, Rescue Me, Law and Order: SVU & CI,) soaps (One Life To Live) and film (Men in
Black 3, Men on a Ledge, Public Enemies, HBO’s You Don’t Know Jack, The Smurfs Movie and Arthur). Currently, Justin is interested in meeting talented actors of all
types-all ethnicities (18+). Justin just signed one of our AC actors from his last seminar here and has brought in several more for possible representation.
After a Q & A he’ll see
Sides with a Reader ONE on ONE
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 (Rock of Ages, 39 Steps, 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) 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
7:00 — TRACEY GOLDBLUM — Agent, Abrams Artists. Kind, witty, and insightful, Tracey’s considered one of the top on-camera commercial agents in the city. Many
of our actors are working as a result of meeting her here. She just SIGNED one from her last seminar and recently booked other clients in commercials for: Verizon, Capital
One, Nike, Wendy’s, Chase Bank, Fidelity & Merrill-Lynch. Tracey always finds actors she can book here at AC and gives great feedback! Please select copy online or
bring your own. After a Q & A she’ll see
Commercial Copy ONE on ONE
7:00 — LISA PRICE - Agent/Owner, The Price Group LLC. This boutique agency represents clients on Broadway and National Tours (Mary Poppins, HAIR, Fiddler on
the Roof, Legally Blonde, Chicago, Mamma Mia, Hairspray, Sweet Charity, All Shook Up, Spamalot, The Producers), Regional theater, Live Industrials (ESPN, State Farm),
TV ( all L&O’s, 30 Rock, Nurse Jackie, Boardwalk Empire, Fringe, Life on Mars, Rescue Me, Hung etc) and Film (A Serious Man, You don’t Know Jack, Sex and the City,
The Good Shepherd, Whatever Lola Wants, Enchanted, The Brave One etc.). In the years prior to opening The Price Group, Ms. Price worked as an agent for other high
profile agencies in NY and was a Casting Director and Director for a variety of California and NY theater companies. The Price Group always has their eyes open for new
truly amazing talent to add to their select client list. The Price Group is currently working with a number of actors found at Actors Connection.
After a Q&A she’ll she
Monologues/Songs ONE on ONE
7:30 — SEAN LIEBOWITZ — Legit Agent, ICM. Sean works in the legit department and represents clients across all media, for Film, Television and Theatre. Prior to that,
he worked at the newly formed William Morris Endeavor Entertainment for several years. He began his career at United Talent Agency (UTA) in Beverly Hills before moving
back to New York and working at The Gersh Agency. $5 Surcharge.
After a Q & A he’ll see
Monologues ONE on ONE
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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 and
signed another, and just booked an actor she met at AC as a series regular!
After a Q & A she’ll see
Monologues/Songs ONE on ONE
MONDAY, JULY 25
7:00 — RANDI GLASS — Assoc. CD, Susan Shopmaker Casting. Randi Glass is a New York casting director that has worked with Susan Shopmaker Casting for
six years. She has worked on major studio and independent films, as well as television shows and commercials. Randi is currently working on Rob Reiner’s Summer
at Dog Dave’s. Some credits include MTV’s scripted teen drama, Skins, Martha Marcy May Marlene (Sundance 11’ and Cannes 11’), Beware of the Gonzo (Tribeca
10’), Two Gates of Sleep (Cannes-Director’s Fortnight 10’), Exploding Girl (Tribeca 09’), Children of Invention (Sundance 09’), and Afterschool (Cannes 08’). New York
Casting on Mark Water’s Ghost of Girlfriends Past and Spiderwick Chronicles, Warner Bros’ Speed Racer and Ninja Assassin and Where the Wild Things Are. For this
seminar please choose monologues geared toward FILM so Randi can see your believability factor and interpretation!
After a Q&A she’ll see
Monologues ONE on ONE
7:00 — 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. Currently CESD is working with numerous actors met at Actors Connection and Kirsten on the “hunt” for more! Please select copy
online or bring your own. After a Q & A she’ll see
Commercial Copy ONE on ONE
TUESDAY, JULY 26
2:00 — FREE SEMINAR — GETTING THE PERFECT HEADSHOT with Jeffrey Mosier, NY Photographer. It’s every actors dilemma-to get a winning headshot. But
with so many photographers to choose from and so many ideas on what makes a good headshot, what should you do. One of the foremost headshot photographers in the
world, Jeff is highly recommended by leading agents and casting directors. In this headshot seminar, he’ll provide invaluable information to get the perfect headshot. He’ll
cover: What the industry is looking for in a headshot; Styles of photography for headshots (Commercial and legit headshots and everything in between); Choosing your
photographer; Questions to ask your photographer; How to get the best from your photographer; Preparing for your photo shoot: do’s and don’ts; Wardrobe choices; What
colors and styles work and why; Hair and Make up; Indoor versus outdoor shoots; Types of Lighting: Pros and cons to studio, natural and mixed light; Common mistakes
actors make when getting their headshots done; How to work in front of a camera for photography/capturing a real moment; Capturing the moment and much more! A
seminar that will save you time, money and help you to get the winning headshot that you need for your acting career!
FREE SEMINAR
6:30 — JOSH PULTZ — Agent, DGRW. Josh is a FABULOUS agent and has been at this respected agency for over 11 years. Josh handles all legit areas (Film, TV and
Theatre) with clients on Broadway (Catch Me If You Can, Sister Act, Priscilla, Next to Normal, Memphis, The Addams Family, Spiderman), TV (The Good Wife, L&O: CI and
SVU, Gossip Girl, Desperate Housewives, Brothers and Sisters, Blue Bloods, Body of Proof, Hawaii 5-0, Nurse Jackie) and film (Sex and the City 2, Just Wright, Twilight,
Breaking Dawn, Adjustment Bureau, Psych). Josh has called in several actors met at previous seminars over the years and is currently interested in meeting experienced
actors of All Types-All Ethnicities (18+).
After a Q & A he’ll see
Monologues/Songs ONE on ONE
6:30 — SARAH TILLSON-RUBY — Associate Casting Director, Elissa Myers Casting. Sarah joined this respected casting office after working as a Freelance CD
on various commercial, film and television ventures. This office is now casting the upcoming seasons for Denver Center Theatre, Geva Theatre, Cleveland Playhouse,
Alabama Shakespeare Festival and many more! Sarah is open to meeting All Types-All Ages for several new projects, especially non-union classically trained actors for
an actor intern company at Alabama Shakespeare Festival. This office is always on the lookout for great new talent!
After a Q & A she’ll see
Short Contemperorary Monologues ONE on ONE
7:00 — JUDY BOWMAN — Casting Director, Judy Bowman Casting. Judy is a fabulous CD that casts for film, television and theater. Currently, she’s working on a
variety of projects including several films: BENNY THE BUM(non-union feature, Philly shoot), LAST RIGHTS(SAG feature, casting & Associate Producer) & AMERICAN
FALLS. Current theater projects include: the New York Stage and Film summer season, THE WIND-UP BIRD CHRONICLE(Edinborough International Festival) and BILLY
& RAY(producer). Judy’s film casting credits include: Body/Antibody, Duane Incarnate, several shorts, commercials, animation projects, & web series. She was a NY Casting
Associate for such studio features as MEAN GIRLS, SOMETHINGS GOTTA GIVE, FREAKY FRIDAY & John Cameron Mitchell’s SHORTBUS. Her television credits
include: NY casting for several Carsey-Werner series. She casts for numerous theaters in NY and regionally including: David Mamet’s The Old Neighborhood (Broadway),
I Never Sang For My Father (Keen Company), The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle (Ohio Theater), Lucy Thurber’s Killers and Other Family (Rattlestick), The Bereaved (Partial
Comfort Prods), Sweet Storm (LAByrinth/Alchemy), Into the Hazard (WalkerSpace), Chair (Theater for a New Audience), & several musicals in the NYMF. Regional work
includes the Hangar Theatre, American Repertory Theatre (7 seasons), Dorset Theatre Festival, Humana Festival, and various musicals. A BRIGHT NEW BOISE, which
she cast for Partial Comfort, just won an Obie Award. Judy is open to meeting All Types-All Ages and is known for calling in AC actors met here.
After a Q & A she’ll see Monologues ONE on ONE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27
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 registration@actorsconnection.com. Attendees will get great info as well as special offers and discounts!
We look forward to seeing you there!
FREE!!
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
After a Q & A she’ll see
Sides with a Reader ONE on ONE
7:00 — BEN COLEMAN — Jr. Agent, Peter Strain and Associates. Previously at Bret Adams for 2 years, Ben recently joined this bi-coastal talent agency that works in
all legit areas. Currently, he is actively looking for all types (18+) with excellent training to add to their roster of clients. This boutique office has clients on Broadway (Book of
Mormon, War Horse, Jerusalem, How to Succeed ....), national tours (Billy Elliot, Dreamgirls, Chicago, South Pacific), TV (Boardwalk Empire, Burn Notice...), film and several
regional theaters. Ben recently signed an actor from his last seminar at Actors Connection and in addition, this office WILL freelance.
After a Q & A he’ll see
Monologues/Songs ONE on ONE
THURSDAY, JULY 28
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 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 most
prevalent commercial talent. Fatima is already working with several actors from previous seminars at Actors Connection and is always looking for new talent! Please
select copy online or bring your own.
After a Q & A she’ll see
Commercial Copy ONE on ONE
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 TRULY 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/Songs ONE on ONE
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6:30 — VALERY MCKEON — Agent, The Gersh Agency. NEW TO OFFICE! Congrats to Val on her recent move from Innovative to this esteemed, high-profile
agency. An always SOLD OUT seminar, we are elated to have Valery back again! She maintains her own client and project lists and represents actors for theater, television
and film. Constantly on the lookout for new talent of All Types-All Ages(18+), Valery is looking forward to meeting more of our exceptionally talented actors at Actors
Connection! $5 Surcharge.
After a Q & A she’ll see
Contemporary Monologues ONE on ONE
MONDAY, AUGUST 1
By Appt. — JOE THOMPSON — Print Agent, Abrams Artists. We’re delighted to welcome Joe back to AC! With Abrams for 8 years, Joe uses All Types from real
people to character as well as upscale and business types and is open to meeting All Ages (18+). His clients can be seen in current and upcoming ads for: Pediacare,
Humira, Degree, Vogue, GQ, Maxim, Sprint, Nokia and Delsym as well as on fashion segments seen on The View, Good Morning America and The Today Show. Joe
also covers the on-camera beauty department for this office and has booked his clients in the movie The Devil Wears Prada, as well as the upcoming Chris Rock film
I Think I Love My Wife and various episodes of 30 Rock. He will look at examples of print work and is open to new print talent with headshots only. Please bring a
picture and resume or samples of print work (tear sheets, comp cards) for feedback. We’ll call the day before with appointments starting at 6:30 PM.
Mini Interviews ONE on ONE
7:00 — LISA RUBENSTEIN — Casting Director/Owner, Rubenstein Casting. Actors Connection congratulates Lisa on the opening of her new office Rubenstein
Casting! Most recently at Liz Lewis casting, Lisa has worked on numerous projects at various offices over the years casting projects for TV, Film, V/O’s, Commercials
as well as Broadway. Recent commercial and voice over projects include: Citi Bank, Hot Pockets, Verizon, Mets, Walmart, Trix, Go-Gurt, Philips, Samsung, Bud Lite,
among many others. One of the friendliest and most giving CD’sin town, Lisa is back at Actors Connection and on the the lookout for NEW talent to bring in for upcoming
projects. Please select copy online or bring your own.
After a Q&A she’ll see
Commercial Copy OR Monologues ONE on ONE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2
6:00 — PAUL DAVIS — Casting Director, Calleri Casting. With James Calleri and Erica Jensen, Paul casts for a variety of theater, TV and film projects. Current and
upcoming projects include: The Widow Claire (feature film for director James Ivory), Z-Rock (TV show for IFC), “Angela’s Mixtape” for New Georges, “The Gingerbread
House” for stageFARM, “The Old Man and the Sea” and “The Glass Menagerie” for Long Wharf. Paul has cast for New Georges, Epic Theatre Ensemble, the Summer Play
Festival (SPF), CSC, The Long Wharf, stageFARM, The Flea, The Wolly Mammoth Theatre Co, Soho Rep and Page 73. Film: Peter & Vandy (Sundance 2009), the short “A
Nick In Time” (Sundance 2007) and the indie feature “Ready? OK!”.
After a mandatory Q & A he’ll see his
Scenes with a READER PRIVATELY
6:30 — MICHAEL GOLDEN — Agent, Bret Adams, Ltd.  We welcome Michael from one of NYC’s top “boutique offices” that has proven very fruitful for AC actors. Always
on the look out for new talent, Michael represents All Types-All Ethnicities for film, TV and theatre. Currently, he has clients on Broadway (Book of Mormon, Arcadia, Billy
Elliott, Mama Mia, etc..) national tours (9 to 5, West Side Story), TV (Blue Bloods, 30 Rock, Gossip Girl, L&O’s SVU and CI....), and film (Peace, Love & Misunderstanding,
Wall Street 2, Man on a Ledge). After a Q & A he’ll see
Monologues/Songs ONE on ONE
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
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3
6:30 — DANIELLE RUSSO — Print Agent, CESD. Danielle has worked at CESD Talent Agency for 10 years where she has been a print agent for this top bi-coastal
office! She books models and actors for all magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health, In-Style, Redbook and Shape as well as parts models, book, album & CD
covers, morning fashion shows (Today Show, CBS Morning Show) and commercial print. Danielle 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
6:30 — CAROLINE SINCLAIR — CD, Caroline Sinclair Casting. A consistently busy guest, Caroline is currently casting the film Children of Cain, starring Brian Cox.
She recently completed Amos Kollek’s Restless and Eric Weber’s Church and State (both currently in post-production). Past credits include the 2007 Cannes Film Festival
Audience Award winner The Living Wake and Bomb the System, nominated for an Independent Spirit Award. Other credits include Party Girl starring Parker Posey, Fast
Food, Fast Women, 2B Perfectly Honest with John Turturro and many more too numerous to mention! Check her out at imdb.com.
After a mandatory Q & A she’ll see her
Sides with a Reader ONE on ONE
7:00 – MARLA HAUT – Commercial Agent, Innovative Talent. A great guest from this powerhouse office, Marla works in the on-camera commercial department. She
loves our AC actors and has booked her clients in commercials for Verizon, McDonald’s, Kraft, Pepcid, Chevy, Ortho Tri Cyclen, Pepsi, Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun, and
Citibank. She is open to All Types-All Ages (18+). Please select copy online or bring your own.
After a Q & A she’ll see
Commercial Copy ONE on ONE
7:00 — PETER SANFILIPPO — Agent, Hartig-Hilepo Agency. FIRST TIME GUEST!
Peter recently joined this well respected agency after having left the legit/
theatrical division at Innovative Artists. Currently he has clients on Broadway (Jerusalem, Book of Mormon, Memphis, Hair, Follies (upcoming), National tours (Mary Poppins,
Hair, 9 to 5, and West Side Story). Film (Julie + Julia, Little Children, X-Men, The Taking of Pelham 123, 7 To The Palace, Synecdoche, Taking Chance, Our Lady Of Victory,
Choke, I Love You Phillip Morris); TV (Royal Pains, Blue Bloods, Smash, Boardwalk Empire, Delocated, The Big C,The Good Wife, Bored to Death, Nurse Jackie, Damages,
30 Rock, Gossip Girl, etc..). Peter is seeking strong, seasoned actors as well as talented fresh faces to add to his client list.
After a Q & A he’ll see
Monologues/Songs ONE on ONE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4
6:00 — 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.
After a Q & A he’ll see
Monologues ONE on ONE
6:30 — DAVID CADY — Casting Director, Donna DeSeta Casting. A highly respected CD with over 20 years in the business, David has probably cast close to 1000
commercials. He began his career as an actor before moving into film and television casting with Bonnie Timmermann and Howard Feuer, and commercial casting at Grey
Advertising. He has been with Ms. DeSeta for 19 years. This very busy office casts TONS of commercials (both on-camera and V/O) including: IBM, Sun Trust Bank, AT&T
and Wrigleys. In the past they have cast for Heineken, Popsicle, Microsoft and Century 21. He’s called in and booked several AC actors from past seminars and gives great
feedback. Please select copy online or bring your own.
After a Q & A he’ll see
Commercial Copy ONE on ONE
6:30 — MICHAEL GODDARD — Agent, Nicolosi & Co.  Michael has been with this top boutique agency since early 2006. He has clients on Broadway (Shrek, Jersey
Boys, Ragtime, Wicked, Hair, Promises Promises just to name a few..); TV (Boardwalk Empire, 30 Rock, Gossip Girl, Damages, Rescue Me, all 3 L&O’s); the soaps as well
as several independent & feature films. Currently he is looking for All Types - All Ethnicities, and Ages (18+).
After a Q & A he’ll see
Monologues/Songs ONE on ONE
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 (Cont.)
7:00 — ALLISON SHOMER — Assoc. CD, Stephanie Holbrook Casting & Ann Goulder Casting. Actors Connection is thrilled to welcome Allison back to AC after her
first seminar’s huge success!. Allison is currently casting the indie feature “Backwards” with Stephanie Holbrook as well as another feature with Ann Goulder starring Kristen
Wiig. Recent projects include FOX 2011 pilot season where she assisted Amy Christopher and Clint Alexander on eight new pilots including the new Liz Meriwether pilot
starring Zooey Deschanel and Tim Kring pilot starring Kiefer Sutherland. Previous to working alongside Stephanie, Allison has also worked with LA casting director Richard
Hicks on the new Untitled George Lucas Film. Past credits include Lifetime pilot “The Kids” plus the new series for Current TV called “Bar Karma”.
After a Q & A she’ll see
Contemporary Monologues ONE on ONE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5
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, Grape Nuts, Staples, L’Oreal, General Mills, Vaseline, Dentyne,
Wendy’s, Nikon, RC Cola, Zelnorm, Verizon 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 — RENEE PANICHELLI — Personal Manager, Freeze Frame Entertainment. Renee was an agent in NY for 6 years before moving to LA and partnering in Freeze
Frame Entertainment, a bi-coastal management and production company. She has recently moved back home and is running the east coast office for Freeze Frame. Her
clients are currently recurring on: One Life To Live, Blue Bloods, Rizzoli & Isles, Outsourced, Boardwalk Empire, Detroit 187, Curb Your Enthusiasm and True Blood. Her
client’s film and TV credits also include: Public Enemies, You Don’t Know Jack Kevorkian, The Pacific, Kick Ass, After, Bad Penny, Justified, It’s Always Sunny, Miami
Medical, Desperate Housewives and Mad Men. Clients in recent NY and regional theater include: Playwrights Horizons, EST, Ars Nova,The Public, Lincoln Center, La
Jolla Playhouse, Pasadena Playhouse, The Huntington, Berkley Rep, ATOL, Old Globe and the Papermill Playhouse. Her production credits include the indie films Moola,
Blackout & Butterfly Rising. She is currently interested in meeting actors off all types-all ethnicities (18+).
After a Q & A she’ll see
Monologues ONE on ONE
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