FEATURED EVENT
Film Audition Intensive
with Adrienne Stern, CD,Adrienne Stern Casting
Thursday, May 23rd at 6:30pm
Here's your opportunity to work ON-CAMERA with one of NY's top Film Casting Directors who is currently casting SIX feature/indie films including: The Enigma of Benito Cereno, Electric City, The First, Shoedog, Extra Innings, and Margarita With A Straw. Click here for additional info
Fast Track
What would it be like to have everything you've wanted to learn and experience in this industry wrapped up into one program? Actors Connection has developed what we believe to be an ideal program for YOU, the Working Actor. A program that will guide, encourage and train you in your marketing, auditioning and performance technique setting you on the FAST TRACK to success. After reviewing all of the components of the Actors Connection Fast Track, we guarantee you will see the benefits of participating in this exciting program.
"When I first moved to NYC, I got a little success booking some Indie Films, Theater projects, and Commercials, on my own, but I was always looking for ways to take my career to the next level. I found that way in the Fast Track Program. The mentorship and guidance I received, the coaching, the classes, the career advice, and my management team really helped propel my career forward. During the 6-month program, I met over 50 agents and 60 plus casting directors. I was brought in for several meetings with various agencies. I was sent out on multiple auditions, that I would never have been able to get on my own.
-Marquita Denise
The Actors Connection Fast Track is specifically designed for actors who want to accelerate their careers and truly understand the industry, their product, and have the drive to succeed. This is a highly selective program, enrollment is by audition only, and you must be approved by BOTH an established personal manager, as well as by one of our FAST TRACK consultants.
One of the finest aspects of the FAST TRACK is the flexibility of time. We know that you are busy with auditions, day jobs and much more, so your personalized curriculum will begin on the date of your choice and conclude six months later. And now is the perfect time to start your FAST TRACK just before Pilot Season begins.
Audition for the AC Fast Track... Your initial audition/interview will take place during your first meeting with your Program Consultant. If you then select to move forward, you will need a monologue no longer than 1-2 minutes and a current picture and resume. Your next audition will be for the personal manager at their office. We will coordinate your appointment and be in immediate communication regarding your acceptance into the Program. For musical theater performers, you may opt to sing 16 bars a cappella, or bring in a vocal demo. Once you are accepted into the AC FAST TRACK, you would then move forward to design the curriculum of your choice with your Program Consultant.
After Program Acceptance...The six months begins at the time of your choosing. During your enrollment, you will schedule your individual curriculum with your Program Consultant. Your AC Fast Track ends 26 weeks following your registration. You may freeze your time in the program if you book work out of town and bring a contract as proof of employment. After your contract is over, your individualized FAST TRACK will resume to your completion of 26 weeks.
Actors Connection Classes... You must begin the start of your chosen class before the end of your six month term as well as any other additional classes taken with your FAST TRACK discount. For example, if you choose the 3-Week On-Camera Class with Jessica Daniels of NBC and 30 Rock, and your AC FAST TRACK end date is March 15th, you would need to begin her class prior to the March 15th deadline. All regular registration and cancellation policies apply. As you are allotted unlimited seminars, we request you are respectful of the 48 hour seminar cancellation policy.
Cost of the Actors Connection Fast Track... Total program cost is $1995. In order to alleviate multiple financial transactions, phone calls, etc, we request tuition payment in full at the time of registration. You will receive a $100 Actors Connection Gift Certificate to use toward any future purchase at Actors Connection if your FAST TRACK is paid in full upon registration. Please ask your FAST TRACK consultant about payment plans if necessary, as we are more than happy to accommodate. If you choose a payment plan and your payment transaction is declined, all services provided by Actors Connection, your Program Consultant as well as your FAST TRACK Personal Manager will cease immediately until monies are received.
PERSONAL MANAGER CONSULTANT During your six month period with the AC Fast Track you will be consulting with the personal manager who will guide you on marketing to the industry. Everything from appearance, headshots, resumes, total packaging as well as which agents you should be targeting and what projects you are right for currently.
PRIVATE COACHING WITH INDUSTRY GUESTS As we want you to showcase your best work, you will have FOUR one-on-one coaching sessions with various Casting Directors and Agents. Once your are confident with your material, you will begin the Unlimited seminar program. We will schedule these coaching sessions according to your chosen curriculum and focus in the FAST TRACK.
UNLIMITED SEMINARS
Meet and showcase your work to some of New York's top industry guests: Agents, Casting Directors and Personal Managers. Past seminar guests have included Agents from some of the most respected offices in NYC including:
Paradigm, Innovative, Abrams Artists, Don Buchwald and Associates, The Gersh Agency, Harden-Curtis and Associates, Stewart Talent and Bauman, Redanty & Shaul. Casting Directors from such recognizable companies as: Playwrights Horizons, Lynn Kressel Casting, Telsey + Co., Tucker/Meyerson Casting, CBS Primetime Casting, Tara Rubin Casting, Ellen Lewis Casting, Barden/Schnee and Liz Lewis Casting. As always, Actors Connection offers more networking seminars than any other facility in New York City. You will be eligible to start your Unlimited Seminars once you have completed your one-on-one coaching with chosen Industry Guests. Please see our current schedule for all seminar options.
ONGOING ACTORS CONNECTION CLASSES
(3-6 weeks in duration) - example of classes include, but are not limited to:
- Developing Your Film/TV Demo Class - 5 weeks with Dani Super, CD and Michael Stever, Filmmaker
- On-Camera Commercial Class — 5 weeks taught by Barry Shapiro, CD, Herman & Lipson Casting
- Monologue Perfection - 6 week class with Paul Fouquet, CD, Elissa Myers Casting
- Musical Theater Showcase - 5 week musical theater class with Dale Brown, Casting Director
- 4 Week FILM/TV AUDITION TECHNIQUE with "Emmy Award Winner" Judy Henderson, CD and 2 Legit Agents! - Casting the Award Winning series HOMELAND
- See AC Schedule for all class options
AC SPECIAL EVENT W/1 GUEST
Your opportunity to meet and work on your audition technique with some of NY's most influential Industry Guests. Choose from Special Events that have one guest for the evening or during the day. Examples: Law & Order: SVU Intensive with Phil Huffman, Assoc. CD, Law & Order: SVU, Comedy Intensive with Katja Blichfeld, CD, 30 Rock/NBC Universal, Feature Film Intensive with Jandiz Estrada, Associate CD, Mackey/Sandrich Casting, 30 Second Spotlight: Auditioning for Voice-Overs with Lisa Fischoff, CD, Broadcasters, Film Intensive with Meghan Rafferty, Associate CD, Ellen Lewis Casting, Musical Theater Audition Master Class with Merri Sugarman, CD, Tara Rubin Casting. See AC schedule for all Special Event options.
PROGRAM CONSULTANT ONE ON ONE
You will have your Program Consultant with you every step along the way for guidance, moral support, career advice, and of course, feedback on your progress. The Program Consultant will assist you in selecting the seminars and classes that will benefit you and your career. Every actor's course is different. We will assist you in finding the right track, and concentrate on the disciplines of the profession most valuable to your career.
BY INVITATION ONLY, COMPLIMENTARY BUSINESS COURSES
As Actors Connection feels strongly that knowledge is power, you will receive special invitations to attend certain Business Courses that we feel will have a direct impact on your career during the FAST TRACK and beyond. We encourage you to always keep in mind you are your own CEO and MUST treat your participation in the FAST TRACK and your career as a Business.
DISCOUNTS
During your tenure on the FAST TRACK, we will grant you 20% OFF of all additional Classes and Special Events in which you choose to register during your six month program.
Please submit a picture and resume for consideration to: fasttrack@actorsconnection.com
AC FAST TRACK SUCCESS STORIES AND TESTIMONIALS:
"When I first moved to NYC, I got a little success booking some Indie Films, Theater projects, and Commercials, on my own, but I was always looking for ways to take my career to the next level. I found that way in the Fast Track Program. The mentorship and guidance I received, the coaching, the classes, the career advice, and my management team really helped propel my career forward. During the 6-month program, I met over 50 agents and 60 plus casting directors. I was brought in for several meetings with various agencies. I was sent out on multiple auditions, that I would never have been able to get on my own. Tony and the whole AC Crew really helped guide me through the program and helped me to get my career on track. I can't thank them enough for all their support. I now have a huge network of casting directors who know me, I'm signed with Tara Boraigine at Diesel Management, and I'm freelancing with multiple agencies. Fast Track was everything I hoped for and so much more. THANK YOU!!!"-Marquita Denise
"Participating in the Fast Track was one of the best career decisions I have made to date. Working intensively with Casting Directors, Talent Agents and other industry professionals was the PERFECT thing I needed to move my acting career into the next phase. Working with the management team gave me a leg up on my competition because it gave me inside information on what I needed to get ahead. During the 6 months, I had some incredible success including booking TWO TV series, TWO SAG shorts, I found agency representation, I was cast as the lead in a new musical and I booked an international print ad. It was the right thing at the right time for me"-Peter Davenport
"I am so glad I decided to invest in to my acting career by enrolling in to Actor's Connection's Fast Track program. Although it was a big investment, the program exceeded all my expectations! Not only was the program tailored to fit my own personal goals as an actor, it allowed me to "freeze" my participation while I was booked on a project out of the country for a month, making it the perfect program for all actors hoping to boost their careers, beginners and more established actors alike. The one-on-ones with industry professionals have helped me become a more confident auditioner, while the business seminars have taught me how to market my "product' more efficiently. During my six months of fast track, I networked with several constantly working industry professionals with whom I have now begun forming active business relationships. I have started freelancing with Ginger Dicce, Mary Haggerty at Professional Artists and Ramona's Models. Through Ingrid French Management, I had a final callback for a recurring role on Boardwalk Empire. I can honestly say my Bachelor of Arts Degree and my 2-year conservatory actor training combined never gave me as valuable of a jump start to understanding the business side of acting. I highly recommend anyone wanting to kick their career in to a higher gear to consider Fast Track."-Johanna Telander
"My Actor's Connection experience began when I enrolled in the FAST TRACK program. From day one, I was floored by the remarkable assistance and passion of Tony, Christopher and the AC crew. I learned so much on how to move my career forward. 6 months later, the program just wrapped and I have an agent and manager! I'm getting more auditions, have new and better headshots, and can say that the investment was worth every penny. Even though FAST TRACK is over for me, my AC experience alone will never end!"-Jeff Wierichs
"To sum up The Fast Track program at Actors Connection in a word........AWESOME ! This program covers everything from assessing your talent upon entering the program, to planning out the best course of action to help you reach your goals. This program gives you the chance to work with a management team and they were always there to answer my questions, take my calls, respond to emails, just always available. The ability to take advantage of great classes that AC has to offer. I also had the opportunity to be coached Jayne and Mich.Can't say enough good things about them. Besides being two of the nicest people I've met. They are seasoned, friendly, working actors who are eager to help and share what they know. They really helped me take my acting to another level. What this program also does is put you in contact with industry leading agents and casting directors for film, tv, theatre, commercials, print where you will be able to speak with them and show off your talent. Being able to have such industry giants as part of your contacts, priceless. If you are looking for a way to put your career in overdrive you really need to get involved in The Fast Track program at AC. I am super excited and motivated to take my career to the next level. I would just like to say to Tony, The AC staff and everyone I've met and worked with through the Fast Track program-THANK YOU!"-Chad Flood
"The AC Fast Track is an amazing program for actors who are looking to move their career forward. I received amazing support and advice from the Actors Connection staff, not only with where I wanted to take my career and what seminars I should take, but how to fix my resume and even edit my website. The coaching staff were amazing to work with and are working actors themselves. I also BOOKED a commercial that is playing nationally from doing the program. I did in 3 months what I had been try 3 years in NYC to do. Thank you so much!"-Shaka Omari Smith
John Crandall SIGNED with Bella Print Agency from meeting Abbey Fishman, Print Agent here in a seminar at Actors Connection. He also just BOOKED his first print job through them for LAVASA. -- February 2013
Sheilah Smiley BOOKED an industrial for MERCEDES-BENZ from meeting Pamela Kramer, Casting Director, Bradley Baron here at Actors Connection! --February 2013
Shaka Smith AUDITIONED for the new TV series ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK from meeting Barry Godin, Talent Manager, Chelsea Talent here at Actors Connection! --January 2013
Sheilah Smiley is now FREELANCING with Eileen Haves Talent Representatives from meeting Eileen in a seminar here at Actors Connection! --December 2012
John Crandall is now FREELANCING with Eileen Haves Talent Representatives from meeting Eileen in a seminar here at Actors Connection! -- December 2012
John Crandall AUDITIONED for a national commercial for AFLAC from meeting Barry Godin, Talent Manager, Chelsea Talent here at Actors Connection! --November 2012
James Romick SIGNED with Stewart Talent from meeting Phil Cassese, Commercial Agent at our recent Commercial Connection at Actors Connection! He was just sent out for a national commercial for Cialis! --November 2012
Shaka Smith AUDITIONED for the upcoming Liam Neeson feature film NONSTOP from meeting Barry Godin, Talent Manager, Chelsea Talent here at Actors Connection! -- October 2012
James Romick is FREELANCING with Plaza 7 Talent from meeting Francesca Francois-Grimaldi, Agent in a seminar here at Actors Connection! --October 2012
James Romick got an AUDITION for the Broadway company of SPIDERMAN: TURN OFF THE DARK from meeting Barry Godin, Talent Manager, Chelsea Talent here at Actors Connection! --September 2012
Frank Huerta BOOKED his first print job for Anvil T-Shirts from meeting Lauren Green, Print Agent/Owner, Lauren Green Agency in a seminar at AC! -- July 2012
Frank Huerta SIGNED with CESD after meeting Lakey Wolf, Commercial Agent, CESD in a seminar at AC! --June 2012
Gail Lawrence is currently FREELANCING with Diesel Management from meeting Tara Boragine, Personal Manager/Owner here at Actors Connection. Gail has had several AUDITIONS including a co-star for the upcoming Adam Sandler feature film GROWNUPS as well as for co-star for LOUIE.--June 2012
Marquita Denise SIGNED with Diesel Management meeting Tara Boragine and Craig Beck, Personal Managers, Diesel Management at Actors Connection. --December 2011
Ed Incle AUDITIONED for a co-star role on 30 ROCK from meeting Tara Boragine and Craig Beck, Personal Managers, Diesel Management at Actors Connection. --December 2011
Marquita Denise is now FREELANCING with Paradigm from meeting Doug Kesten, Commercial Agent in a seminar at AC! --November 2011
Ben Broad BOOKED a Telco Verizon spot through Lauren Green who he met at Actors Connection in a seminar!"--October 2011
Kevin Gruber got an AUDITION for THE 2-2 from meeting Tara Boragine and Craig Beck, Personal Managers, Diesel Management at Actors Connection. --October 2011
Ben Broad SIGNED with IFM from meeting Ingrid French, Personal Manager here at Actors Connection! --October 2011
Johanna Telender got an AUDITION for a commercial for Paragon Sporting Goods from meeting Ginger Dicce, Agent/Owner, Ginger Dicce Talent Agency in a seminar here at Actors Connection! --October 2011
Leanne Bishop got an AUDITION for Carnival Cruises from meeting with Tara Boragine and Craig Beck, Personal Managers, Diesel Management at Actors Connection. --October 2011
Carla Briscoe AUDITIONED for a Comedy Central pilot and the HBO pilot FORTY from meeting with Tara Boragine and Craig Beck, Personal Managers, Diesel Management at Actors Connection. --October 2011
Erica Cho AUDITIONED for PERSON OF INTEREST and DELOCATED from meeting with Tara Boragine and Craig Beck, Personal Managers, Diesel Management at Actors Connection. --October 2011
Erica Cho is now FREELANCING with Bella Agency from meeting Ray Volant, Print Agent/Owner in a seminar at Actors Connection! --October 2011
Ben Broad is FREELANCING with Paradigm from meeting Stacye Mayer, Commercial Agent in a seminar here at Actors Connection. Ben was also just sent out by Stacye for a CHAMPS SPORTING GOODS Commercial and got a CALLBACK! --September 2011
Peter Davenport AUDITIONED for a co-star role on 30 ROCK from meeting Ingrid French, Personal Manager, IFM here at Actors Connection. --September 2011
Mandy Embry SIGNED with Stewart Talent in the commercial department from meeting Phil Cassese, Commercial Agent in a seminar at Actors Connection. --September 2011
Jeff Wierichs got an AUDITION for Sundrop Dew from meeting Ingrid French, Personal Manager, IFM here at Actors Connection! --September 2011
Chad Flood got an AUDITION for BLUE BLOODS on CBS from meeting with Tara Boragine and Craig Beck, Personal Managers, Diesel Management at Actors Connection. --September 2011
Marquita Denise got an AUDITION for the feature film THANKS FOR SHARING starring Mark Ruffalo, Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim Robbins from meeting with Tara Boragine and Craig Beck, Personal Managers, Diesel Management at Actors Connection. --September 2011
Carla Briscoe BOOKED a dayplayer role in the indie film BLUE CAPRICE from meeting Eve Battaglia, CD, Eve Battaglia Casting in Developing Your Film/TV Demo Reel here at Actors Connection. --September 2011
Peter Davenport AUDITIONED for ARE WE THERE YET? from meeting Todd Thaler, Casting Director, Todd Thaler Casting in his intensive here at Actors Connection! --September 2011
Shaka Smith BOOKED a commercial for CARMAX from meeting Ingrid French, Personal Manager, IFM at Actors Connection. --August 2011
Erica Cho was called in for an AUDITION for a principal role in an indie feature by Eve Battaglia, Casting Director from meeting Eve in her 5 Week Class-Developing Your Film/TV Demo here at Actors Connection! --August 2011
Peter Davenport was called in for an AUDITION for BLUE BLOODS from meeting Melissa Moss, Casting Associate, Bowling/Miscia Casting in her intensive here at Actors Connection! --August 2011
Jim Ford BOOKED a commercial for Optimum Online from meeting Ingrid French, Personal Manager, IFM here at Actors Connection! For more info on Jim --August 2011
Erica Cho is FREELANCING with Ramona Pitera, Agent/Owner, Ramona's Models and Talent from meeting Ramona in a seminar at Actors Connection! --August 2011
Marquita Denise is now FREELANCING with Abrams Artists from meeting Joe Thompson, Print Agent in a seminar here at Actors Connection! --August 2011
Tim Wynn is currently FREELANCING with Atlas Talent from meeting Tim Walsh, V/O Agent in a seminar at Actors Connection! --August 2011
Marquita Denise is now FREELANCING with Rick Miller Agency from meeting Rick Miller, Print Agent/Owner at Rick's Print Intensive-"How To Be SUCCESSFUL In Commercial Print" here at Actors Connection! --August 2011
Kevin Gruber is now FREELANCING with Bella Agency from meeting Ray Volant, Owner/Print Agent in a seminar here at Actors Connection! --August 2011
Claire Bahn got an AUDITION for a TV series Trailer from meeting Judy Bowman, Casting Director, Judy Bowman Casting in a seminar at Actors Connection! --August 2011
Jim Ford BOOKED the Summer Shorties Some Are Not Theater Festival from meeting Ingrid French, Personal Manager, IFM here at Actors Connection!
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Tim Wynn is currently FREELANCING with Jordan, Gill and Dornbaum from meeting David McDermott, Commercial Agent in a seminar at Actors Connection! --August 2011
Marquita Denise is now FREELANCING with Talent Express from meeting Lorna Rainey, Owner/Talent Manager here at AC! --August 2011
Marquita Denise just got an AUDITION for The Onion on IFC from meeting with Tara Boragine and Craig Beck, Personal Managers, Diesel Management at Actors Connection. --July 2011
Josh Marchetti just got an AUDITION for BOARDWALK EMPIRE from meeting with Tara Boragine and Craig Beck, Personal Managers, Diesel Management at Actors Connection. He also just got an INTERVIEW with Avalon Artists/BMG Models from meeting Erica Moran, Agent in a seminar. --July 2011
Kevin Gruber is now FREELANCING with Ramona's Models and Talent from meeting Ramona Pitera, Owner/Print Agent in a seminar here at Actors Connection! --July 2011
Roger Mapes just got an AUDITION for Comparis Auto Insurance from meeting David McDermott, Agent, Jordan, Gill & Dornbaum in a seminar at Actors Connection! --July 2011
Mandy Embry is now FREELANCING with Lauren Green Agency from meeting Lauren Green, Print Agent/Owner in a seminar here at Actors Connection! --July 2011
Erica Cho just got an INTERVIEW at Innovative Artists from meeting Mickey Shera, Commercial Agent at Actors Connection in a seminar! --July 2011
Tim Wynn is currently FREELANCING with Paradigm from meeting Doug Kesten and Stacye Mayer, Commercial Agents in seminars at Actors Connection! --July 2011
Peter Davenport SIGNED with Avalon Artists Group for legit representation after freelancing commercially with Erica Moran whom he met at in a seminar at Actors Connection --June 2011
Marquita Denise is now FREELANCING with Lauren Green Agency from meeting Lauren Green, Owner/Print Agent in a seminar here at Actors Connection! She has already been sent out on a print go-see by Lauren too! --June 2011
Peter Davenport BOOKED a SAG short film and a NYFA short film from meeting Ingrid French, Personal Manager, IFM here at Actors Connection. --June 2011
