In Person: LEGIT MANAGER NIGHT - Showcase to 3 NY Personal Managers

Thursday, November 21, 2024, 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT

In Person in NYC!

Showcase to THREE personal managers that represent for film, TV and theater in NYC and get immediate feedback on your performance so you can continue to make smarter and more powerful choices in this ever-changing career.

For this showcase, 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.

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

This panel includes:

- Abby Berger, Bohemia Group

- Michela Pantano, Vanguard Management Group | New York

- Michal Zecher, MZ.MGMT.NY - FIRST TIME GUEST!

*Please note that Guests are subject to change.

Please note that this in person showcase will be at:

Pearl Studios NYC

You will be emailed your assigned studio the morning of your event.

Pearl Studios has two addresses:

500 8th Avenue, 3rd and 4th floors
and across the street
519 8th Avenue, 12th floor
(between 35th and 36th)

All studios labeled with numbers are at 500 8th Avenue, 3rd and 4th floors.
All studios labeled with letters are at 519 8th Avenue, 12th floor.

EVENT OVERVIEW:

This live event will start with a 20-30 minute Q&A with everyone in the studio.

Afterwards, you will be showcasing to the panel by appointment. Q&A is optional to attend but we recommend.

You’ll be given your appointment times in advance in EST.

Please show up at least 10-15 minutes before your scheduled time, and please be aware that timing issues can occur but your host will keep you updated while you are waiting.

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

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WHAT TO PREPARE:

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.

Additional Information:

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

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Abby Berger

Abby serves as SVP of Development and Management at Bohemia Group, a full service talent management office working with actors, directors, and writers.

She joined Bohemia after over a decade working on the agency side. Abby is passionate about developing new artists, as well as expanding the careers of established performers wishing to break into new aspects of the ever-evolving entertainment market. 

Michal Zecher

Michal Zecher is a talent manager, and owner of MZ.MGMT.NY. Her clients can be seen all over TV, Film and Broadway. 

She spent several years in CBS' Primetime Casting department working on some of the most popular Primetime television shows such as How I Met Your Mother, Two and a Half Men,The Good Wife, NCIS:LA, Hawaii-5-0, and many more.

Some current exciting client projects include: Jason Reitman's new film Saturday Night, Kathryn Bigelow's new Netflix film, Your Friends And Neighbors (Apple), and the film Sweethearts (HBO). 

Other credits include Netflix's CHAMBERS with Uma Thurman, STARZ's HIGHTOWN, and Harry Potter And The Cursed Child on Broadway. Other popular TV series include Mr. Robot, Orange Is The New Black, Jack Ryan, Younger, The Deuce, Blue Bloods,The Affair, and so much more! 

Michela Pantano

Michela Pantano is a talent manager in the NY office of Vanguard Management Group. Michela started in the industry at a young age, as an auditioning and working actor, but decided to pursue a career “behind the camera” when it was time for college. During her time at Hofstra University, Michela interned for top commercial casting offices in NY, and even attended a Television Writing Program for a semester at Columbia University. After graduating, Michela became an agent assisting in the children’s department at Abrams (A3 Artists Agency), where she discovered her love for representation.

She transitioned to talent management starting off as an executive assistant at Vanguard and worked her way up in the company to talent manager in just 3 years. Michela prides herself on her interpersonal relationships with clients – helping them navigate, grow, and sustain their careers in the entertainment industry. She has a keen eye for talent and first-hand experience of being both in front of and behind the camera.