In Person: LEGIT AGENT NIGHT - Showcase to 3 NYC Agencies

Thursday, May 23, 2024, 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT

In Person!

Showcase to THREE legit agencies 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.

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:

- Marisa Patella, Prototype Talent Agency - New NY Office!

- Margaret Emory, SW Artists

- Bridget McCarthy, Bloc Talent Agency NY - Bi-Coastal Office!

*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 in-person 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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Margaret Emory

(SW Artists) Margaret is currently representing actors for film, TV and theater at SW Artists, a talent agency in New York City. She was previously an agent at Dulcina Eisen Associates.

SW Artists is a franchised agency representing union and non-union talent: Seniors, Teens & Young Adults, Musical Theater Performers, Actors for Theater, Film & TV. Clients working on Broadway, Off Broadway and on tour: STRANGER SINGS THE MUSICAL, BOOK OF MORMON, ANASTASIA, FROZEN, LES MIS, PRETTY WOMAN, WEST SIDE STORY INT’L TOUR and the upcoming HERE LIES LOVE. On TV: The Blacklist, Law & Order (all of them), FBI, FBI Most Wanted, Mrs. Maisel, Only Murders in the Building, Succession; Indie films ALICE, TURN ME ON; many regional theaters including Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Geva Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, Denver Center and cruise ships!

Margaret is a native New Yorker, graduate of Princeton University and the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Acting.

The second edition of Margaret's book ASK AN AGENT (based on the column she created for “Backstage”) is now available on Amazon.com.

Bridget McCarthy

BRIDGET MCCARTHY is the newest agent in the theatrical department at Bloc NYC.

She has clients in many Broadway shows including HARRY POTTER & THE CURSED CHILD, MOULIN ROUGE, THE MUSIC MAN, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, TINA, and ALADDIN, along with National Tours such as HAMILTON and FROZEN.

She also has clients who appear regularly on TV in titles like THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL, SUCCESSION, and BULL, in addition to various films, namely WEST SIDE STORY and IN THE HEIGHTS.

Bridget is an Emerson College graduate who uses her communications degree to enhance the careers of actors.

Marisa Patella

Marisa graduated from Wagner College where she studied Arts Administration.

She began her career at Laura Stanczyk Casting as a Casting Assistant working on various Regional Theatre and Off-Broadway projects.

Prior to Prototype, she was at A3 Artists Agency, formerly Abrams, working in the talent division focused on television, theatre, and film.  She is now happy to be working on behalf of Prototype Talent Agency in NY.