In Person: LEGIT MANAGER NIGHT - Showcase to 3 NY Personal Managers

Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 6:30pm ET / 3:30pm PT

In Person in NYC!

Showcase to THREE personal managers 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.

For this showcase, 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.

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:

- Jed Abrahams, The Rosenzweig Group NY

- Ingrid French, IFM - Ingrid French Management

- Tyler Nowakowski, Whole Artist Management

*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 live 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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**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.**

Jed Abrahams

After 20 years as a Talent Agent, 10 of which as an SVP at KMR Talent, Jed has transitioned into management, bringing a NY presence to the LA based Rosenzweig Group.

Currently, Jed manages a focused list of emerging and established talent. His unrelenting passion and ferocious advocacy have led his clients in recent years to Tony wins and Series Regulars on Television. Jed holds a BFA from New York York University, Tisch School of the Arts.

Ingrid French

Ingrid French is a personal manager and owner of Ingrid French Management, a dynamic talent management company. She represents actors and models for commercial, print, television, film, theatre and voiceovers.

Ingrid has recently booked clients for several commercial print campaigns including Verizon, GAP, Johnson and Johnson, and Target; for commercials such as T-Mobile, Graco, Amazon Fire Phone, Kraft, Bacardi, Olive Garden, Fed-Ex, Nike, Toyota and Heineken; and voice- overs for Yuengling, Smirnoff, Blue Buffalo, Philips and Yellow Tail. IFM has booked actors on Law and Order SVU, Crime, Person of Interest, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, The Blacklist, KC Undercover, Boardwalk Empire, Happyish, The Knick and Orange is the New Black to name a few. Recent feature film and independent project bookings include The Wolf of Wall Street, Daughter of God, Brooklyn.

Tyler Nowakowski

Tyler first entered the industry as an actor, performing at Connecticut Repertory Theatre, Theater for the New City, and Hampshire Shakespeare Company. During this time, he was also passionate about working with student actors at The Hanover Theatre and Conservatory in Worcester, MA, where he served as Associate Director of Youth Acting Company productions.

While completing his senior year of acting school, Tyler decided to pursue a career in talent representation. He immediately started interning with DDO Artists Agency in their NY Voiceover Department, and following that experience, he worked as the Assistant at The Cooper Company, a talent management and Broadway producing company. Tyler is on the co-producing team of the 2024 Broadway Revival of THE WHO’S TOMMY and holds an interest in the production. Tyler was born and raised in Massachusetts and holds a BFA in Acting from the University of Connecticut.