ONLINE LEGIT AGENT SHOWCASE with 3 Los Angeles Agencies!

Wednesday, May 31, 2023, 9:30pm ET / 6:30pm PT

This event is in the past.

Showcase to THREE legit agencies in LOS ANGELES and get immediate feedback on your performance so you can continue to make smarter and more powerful choices in this ever-changing career.

You'll also receive written feedback that will be emailed to you days after the event to provide even more clarity on your work.

This panel includes:

- Daniel Ortega, Stewart Talent LA - (Bi-Coastal Office!)

- Courtney Peldon, Aqua Talent

- Denny Sevier, The House of Representatives, A Talent Agency

*Please note that Guests are subject to change.

EVENT OVERVIEW:

The afternoon of the event, you’ll be given your appointment times in EST.

The event will start with a 30 minute Q&A with everyone in the room. Then you will be admitted one by one and get 5 minutes in the room with the guests, including your performance. After your time slot you are free to leave for the evening (hit “Leave Meeting” button).

Please show up at least 5-10 minutes before your scheduled time, and please be aware that technical issues can occur but your host will keep you updated while you are in the waiting room.

We kindly ask that you do not request to alter your appointment time.

-The host will open the ‘room’ at least 30 minutes before the start of class. You’re welcome to arrive during this time to run your scene with the host.

-Actors will be automatically sent to the ‘waiting room’. The host will admit the actors as they arrive. 

-The host or the guests will give the spiel on how the class will run with any special notes, and begin the lesson plan.

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WHAT TO PREPARE:

For this event, please bring in your own scene of choice (no more than 2 minutes in length) that you feel best showcases your strengths as an actor. If you do not have your own scene, you can select a scene from the General Sides database (link located in your Actors Connection account upon registration).

Please email jess@actorsconnection.com your scene choice AS AN ATTACHMENT (file should be labeled YourName_CHARACTER) by 5pm (EST) the DAY BEFORE the event.

Please follow the procedures listed below:

  • Please update your headshot and fill out the MY INFO section of your AC account upon registration.

  • The room will be open 30 minutes before the event is scheduled to start. Please arrive at least 10 MINUTES before your event begins as your host will give important information about the event at this time.

  • Instructions and the ZOOM link for access to this online event will be emailed to you in advance. If you have not received the link by one hour before the event, please reach out to registration@actorsconnection.com.

Additional Information:

Our online office hours are 9am-6pm Monday-Friday

If you have an emergency for a class you are participating in outside of these hours, please email help@actorsconnection.com and your host will be able to respond.

**No recording of any kind is permitted by participants during class.**

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**Please keep in mind that all programs at Actors Connection are for educational and professional development purposes. Participating in any class or event is not a promise of employment.**

Daniel Ortega

Daniel comes to Stewart from the theatrical department of Pantheon Agency, where he worked for six years. Prior to working as an Agent, Daniel worked as a personal manager for over a decade.

Stewart Talent is a leading, national talent agency with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. They offer dedicated, comprehensive talent representation with an expertise in all four major US markets. Stewart Talent represents talent in all areas of television, film, theatre, voice-over, commercial, print, industrial, theatrical directors, and stylists.  Stewart Talent’s rapid growth is attributed to our ability to recognize the changing dynamics of the entertainment industry while always paying close attention to our client's and customer's needs. Founded over 35 years ago in Chicago by Jane Stewart, they maintain a thriving Midwestern presence. Our national footprint is ever expanding with the addition of our newly minted LA office. They have had an 11 year presence in the NY market and a 5 year anchor in Atlanta and the southeast regions. They are the only agency of our kind with offices in four major markets.

Denny Sevier

Denny Sevier celebrated 28 years with The House of Representatives on 2/7/2022.  He represents actors for film, television and theatre.

Courtney Peldon

A native New Yorker with a 35+ year history in the entertainment industry, Courtney has headed up the theatrical department at Aqua Talent Agency for more than a decade. 

Prior to her turn as an agent at one of the highest volume boutique agencies in Los Angeles, Courtney worked on the casting side of the desk finding talent for such networks as MTV, VH1, Spike TV, Tru TV, HBO, and Showtime.  Courtney began in the business as a child actor back east and went on to do hundreds of national commercials, starred on Broadway in the hit musical Meet Me in St. Louis at the Gershwin Theater, was seen in films like Steven Spielberg's Little Giants and the Farrelly brothers comedy Say it Isn't So and appeared in numerous television series including Home Improvement opposite Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Raising Dad opposite the late Bob Saget, and Boston Public as a major recurring character created by David E. Kelley.  She has won 3 Young Artist awards for her work as an actress, performed at the Tony Awards, and garnered a 2019 Heller Awards nomination for Best Theatrical Agent.  She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, young son, dog and hamster.

Meets

Wednesday, May 31, 20239:30 pm

The following disclaimer is provided specifically at the request of and in accordance with SAG/AFTRA: Seminars or classes are for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent or casting director.