Multi-City Legit Agent Night Panel: Chicago and LA

Friday, March 10, 2023, 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT

Showcase to FOUR agencies 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:
- Elmer Blanco, Avalon Artists (offices in NY, LA, ATL)

- Brittainy Barattia, Gray Talent (offices in NY, LA, CHI)

- Jaclyn Hergott, 10 Mgmt (office in CHI)

- Sueanne Edan, Tangerine Talent (office in LA)

 

*Please note that Guests are subject to change.

EVENT OVERVIEW:

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.

-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.**

Sueanne Edan

Elmer Blanco

Elmer is a theatrical agent at Avalon Artists Group, a full-service talent agency representing actors across the United States with offices located in Los Angeles and New York and representatives in Chicago, Atlanta, and Miami. They offer representation in Film, TV, Theatre, Commercials, Voice-Over, Print, Industrials and Hosting.

Established in 2005, Avalon Artists Group prides itself on offering hands-on, personalized attention and guidance to all of our clients. They bring compassion, care and dedication to each and every one of our actors’ careers. Our goal is to make each actor feel as if they are the only client we represent.

Sueanne Edan

Jaclyn Hergott

Jaclyn Hergott is a Chicago based Talent Agent representing Actors, Models, Artists and Influencers. She began her career as a child actor, and has worked both behind and in-front of the camera in New York, LA and Chicago for the past 20+ years. She has booked her talent on SNL, Nickelodeon, Kohls, Empire, Loreal, & Nike to name a few.

Brittainy Barattia

Brittainy joined the Gray Talent Group as an Associate Agent in July of 2015 and now works as a senior agent in tv, film, voiceover, and commercials. After earning degrees in Theatre Arts and Psychology from the University of Iowa, she began her career in  theatre, working in the fields of fundraising and production and stage management. In tandem with her work in the field of perforBrittainy joined the Gray Talent Group as an Associate Agent in July of 2015. After earning degrees in Theatre Arts and Psychology from the University of Iowa, she began her career in  theatre, working in the fields of fundraising and production and stage management. In tandem with her work in the field of performing arts, Brittainy worked in the aviation industry, during which time she learned that there truly is no place like sweet home Chicago. Brittainy is delighted to be part of the performing arts community and is thrilled to help showcase the amazing talents of the actors at Gray Talent Group.ming arts, Brittainy worked in the aviation industry, during which time she learned that there truly is no place like sweet home Chicago. Brittainy is delighted to be part of the performing arts community and is thrilled to help showcase the amazing talents of the actors at Gray Talent Group.