Commercial Casting and Agent/Manager Youth Showcase

Sunday, December 6, 2015, 10:15am ET / 7:15am PT

This event is in the past.

Wonder what its like to be in a commercial or looking for representation? Work with Barry Shapiro, Top NY Commercial Casting Director, then meet & perform on-camera for TWO reps:

- David Gilbert, Manager, Wilhelmina Creative Management - Traci Turton, Agent, 90210 Talent Agency

Commercials are one of the BEST ways for youth to begin a career in showbiz and this audition intensive is PERFECT for young actors -- no matter the experience.

Act in a BRAND NEW showcase filled with hilarious commercial improv, on-camera scenes with a partner, and more instructed by Barry who has been casting for nearly 30 years and has worked on over 8,000 commercials for top clients such as Kraft Mac & Cheese, Toys R Us, American Express, Verizon, Nintendo, Advil, and many more.

This experience will conclude with a SHOWCASE at 12:30pm for TWO more incredible Agents/Managers -- also family and friends, your special "live studio audience"!

Looking for other opportunities to get your kid involved with acting classes? Check out Actors Connections youth programs for kids and teens!

NOTE: Please bring THREE COPIES of your headshot/resume.

Meet David Gilbert, Manager, Wilhelmina Creative Management! David represents kids through young adults for TV, Film, Theater, Commercials, & Print. His clients can be seen everywhere from numerous feature films, TV shows such as THE BLACKLIST, UNFORGETTABLE, and ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, on stage at Radio City, and in a slew of national commercials & print campaigns. David is always looking to discovering and develop new talent!

Meet Traci, Agent from 90210 Talent Agency! Traci runs 90201 with her husband, Kevin. 90210 clients have appeared in many commercials including Burger King, Apple Music, and have booked roles in Film & TV including: Pretty Little Liars, Criminal Minds, Empire, Jane the Virgin, The Fosters, Ted 2, The UnMiracle, American Bad Boy, Being Mary Jane, Showtime's Ray Donovan, and Spike Lee's This Girl is in Trouble. Traci is expanding her youth division and seeking fresh faces!

Refer a friend and receive $25 in AC credit!

LIMITED SPOTS. Please also sure your Actors Connection online profile is complete (log-in & scroll to the box on the left that says "Child Accounts" to update).

Barry was voted "Favorite Commercial Workshop" by Backstage Magazine!

Meets

Sunday, December 6, 201510:15 am

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.