Zoom: ATLANTA LEGIT AGENT NIGHT - Showcase Online to 3 Atlanta Agencies!

Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT

Showcase to THREE legit Atlanta agencies that represent for film, TV and theater 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 after the event to provide even more clarity on your work.

This panel includes agents working in the ATLANTA market.

Confirmed guests include:

- Carol Shaginaw, Carol Shaginaw Talent Agency

- Jacqueline Wheeler, People Store

- Heather Young, UIA 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.

***Actors Connection provides readers for all events

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.**

**Actors Connection classes and programming are for ADULTS (18+). Unless it is disclosed above, with permission, some teens (14+) are allowed to take adult programming. To inquire about getting permission, please send an email to: info@actorsconnection.com**

**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.**

Carol Shaginaw

A native of Metro Atlanta and a graduate of The University of Georgia, Carol's original passion was in finance and sales. As a former mortgage banker, sales and operations manager and even a Charter School founder, she was always focused on helping others and making dreams a reality. Carol was not active in the entertainment industry until she became a mother of two fantastic daughters and their interest in the Performing Arts became a love of her own. It was then that she became passionate about serving and leading others in the industry. She worked very hard at studying the business and networking with industry professionals which landed her the role as the Studio Manager of an award-winning acting school for 7 years. It was her mission to educate actors who were following their dreams on their acting journey by providing the very best in a professional studio with the necessary acting tools to do so.

After working closely with the Studio Owner, Casting Directors, Talent Agents, Acting Coaches, and Talent, she wanted to achieve her dreams and broaden her passion for putting talented actors to work! She decided to take her entertainment career to another level and expanded her role to that of a Talent Agent and most recently, the Owner of her own talent agency, Carol Shaginaw Talent Agency. Her background in the entertainment industry for the past 10 years and her business mindset has led her to much success in booking talent for many projects including Film, TV, Commercials, Print, and Industrials.  

Jacqueline Wheeler

Jacqueline Wheeler received her MFA in Acting at Michigan State University. In addition to her MFA, she holds a secondary degree in Entertainment Business with a concentration in Performance Management. She has taught theatre at universities across the United States and in 2011 she traveled to teach English through theatre in Istanbul, Turkey.

Jacqueline worked previously at Nicolosi & Co., Don Buchwald & Associates and Stephanie Holbrook Casting and is excited to be working at the People Store in Atlanta.

Heather Young

Heather Young is a Junior Agent at UIA Talent Agency. Heather joined UIA in 2017 after interning with the company in 2016. She advocates for UIA’s theatrical artists primarily with casting directors in the film, television and theatre departments. Heather works hands-on with artists and casting representatives on a day-to-day basis serving as the submissions liaison representing artists throughout the casting and contracting process. Her actors can be seen on the big and small screen in projects including Law & Order, FBI, Euphoria, The Upside, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Ocean’s 8, All The Queen’s Men, Bull, and WUTANG: An American Saga. Additionally, she is responsible for UIA’s Symphony Pops and concert booking division, internship program, public relations and marketing efforts, and social media platforms.

Prior to her full time position at UIA in 2018, Heather spent her time with Chaplin Entertainment, assisting with concert booking at venues and symphonies nationwide, and with Philip Citron Incorporated assisting with contract processing for popular artists at various venues along the east coast. Heather earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Ramapo College of New Jersey concentrating her training in mainstream music industry practices. Heather’s educational background makes her a unique addition to the UIA team as she contributes a different approach to the many facets of the UIA she is involved in.

Heather is currently spearheading UIA Talent's expansion into the Atlanta market, and is actively seeking Atlanta-based talent.