ONLINE LEGIT AGENT DAY - Showcase to 3 NYC Agencies!

Saturday, March 25, 2023, 12pm ET / 9am PT

Showcase to THREE legit agencies 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 emailed to you after the event to provide even more clarity on your work.

This panel includes:

- Florance Kirilova, Posche Models & Talent - (Offices in NYC and FL) - FIRST TIME GUEST!

- Katie Lynch, BWA - Boals, Winnett & Associates

- Marisa Patela, A3 Artists 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.**

Florance Kirilova

Florance started working at Posche Models & Talent in 2014 right after she graduated UC Berkeley where she majored in Media & Communications.

At the time, Posche was a fashion modeling agency and Florance was representing models for runways, editorials, print, and commercials. Having enormous passion for TV & Film and with the full support of the agency's owners at the time, she established a legit department in NYC in 2016. With about 100 actors on the roster, Florance always had her focus on diversity. The agency represents actors from all backgrounds and corners of the world including Europe, Asia, and South America.

Posche Talent can be seen on every TV show shooting in NY - Blue Bloods, FBI Most Wanted, New Amsterdam, Ghost, and major studio movies as Joker and Halloween Ends.  

Katie Lynch

Katie Lynch was born and raised on Long Island, New York. Following a lifelong passion for comedy, film and television she moved to NYC to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. She graduated from The New School with a BA focusing on Entertainment Business and Media Studies.

After internships at Warner Brothers Records and 3 Arts Entertainment, she began an internship with Boals, Winnett & Associates (then Judy Boals Inc.) and soon became a full time assistant. She became a franchised agent in 2018 and represented film, television, theater and literary clients at BWA until 2023.

In 2023, Katie joined the team at Resolute Artist Agency as the Head of the Television and Film Department.

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.