Zoom: ATLANTA Legit Agent Night- Showcase to 4 Agents!

Sunday, March 2, 2025, 6pm ET / 3pm PT

Looking to grow your acting career with opportunities in the ATLANTA market?  This new online event is a MUST!

Showcase to FOUR legit agencies in Atlanta 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:

- Carol Shaginaw, Owner/Agent Carol Shaginaw Talent Agency, LLC

- Thom Milam, J Pervis Talent Agency

- Susan Tolar Walters, STW Talent Agency

- Jacob Lawson, Privilege Talent 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.**

Carol Shaginaw

A native of Metro Atlanta and a graduate of The University of Georgia, Carol's original passion was in finance and sales. As a former mortgage banker, sales and operations manager and even a Charter School founder, she was always focused on helping others and making dreams a reality. Carol was not active in the entertainment industry until she became a mother of two fantastic daughters and their interest in the Performing Arts became a love of her own. It was then that she became passionate about serving and leading others in the industry. She worked very hard at studying the business and networking with industry professionals which landed her the role as the Studio Manager of an award-winning acting school for 7 years. It was her mission to educate actors who were following their dreams on their acting journey by providing the very best in a professional studio with the necessary acting tools to do so.

After working closely with the Studio Owner, Casting Directors, Talent Agents, Acting Coaches, and Talent, she wanted to achieve her dreams and broaden her passion for putting talented actors to work! She decided to take her entertainment career to another level and expanded her role to that of a Talent Agent and most recently, the Owner of her own talent agency, Carol Shaginaw Talent Agency. Her background in the entertainment industry for the past 10 years and her business mindset has led her to much success in booking talent for many projects including Film, TV, Commercials, Print, and Industrials.  

Thom Milam

Celebrating over 15 years in the industry and over 50 years of combined experience in our staff, J Pervis Talent is a full service talent agency (AFTRA & ATA) providing representation in every facet of the entertainment industry. We represent all talent, all ages, in the areas of Television, Film, Voice Over, Commercials, Industrials, Commercial Print, Fashion Print, Music, Live Promotions, and Broadway Theatre.

J Pervis Talent is committed to a philosophy of quality over quantity. We pride ourselves in working very closely with our talent and clients to provide a personalized environment designed to foster long term relationships and career building opportunities. Our strong reputation within the industry has earned us the ability to work in the Los Angeles and New York markets providing our talent with opportunities in both the East Coast and West Coast Markets.

We strive for absolute excellence and aim to provide clients, casting directors, producers and industry professionals with qualified and seasoned talent!

Susan Tolar Walters

Susan attended East Carolina University and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts with a concentration in Acting and a minor in Dance. Upon graduation, Susan moved out to Los Angeles to pursue post-graduate study in film acting.

While assisting her Los Angeles talent manager, in exchange for acting classes at the famous Improv on Melrose, Susan learned the process of managing talent and submitting actors for projects as well as started teaching the new actors signed to the agency. However, a few short years later she put her acting and teaching career on the back burner while having children of her own. She soon realized, with having children, she could not stay away from her close family and moved back to North Carolina where, in 1993, she opened The Actors Workshop in downtown Wilmington. With much encouragement from local casting directors to become a talent agent, she opened STW Talent Agency in January 2009. As the industry started to move down to ATLANTA, GA, Susan decided to make the move as well. She moved her Main office to Virginia Highlands in ATLANTA in 2014. She prides herself in being a quality boutique agency for professional actors in the Southeast. This year marks the 10 Year Anniversary for STW TALENT with a newly opened NYC office.

Jacob Lawson

Jacob graduated from the University of Georgia and began working with Privilege Talent Agency at its inception in 2013.

Since taking over the agency in 2016, Jacob has overseen the growth and development of the roster, securing series regular and recurring guest star roles for television and lead roles on feature films. The agency maintains a boutique sized roster, focusing on artists as individuals and pitching them according to their unique skill sets.