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

Tuesday, August 5, 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:

- Ingrid French, IFM - Ingrid French Management

- Ty-Gabriel Jones,  Stalwart Talent Management - First Time Guest!

- Robert J. Santana, Volition Entertainment - First Time Guest!

*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.

Showcase 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.**

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.

Robert J. Santana

Robbie J. Santana is a talent manager and producer with a strong background in acting.

A graduate of NYU Tistch Robbie has developed a keen eye for talent, specializing in discovering and nurturing ethnic and diverse artists. Currently he is working with a major streamer, he’s focused on developing innovative projects that reflect diverse voices and stories. With a passion for creative storytelling, Robbie is dedicated to shaping the next wave of talent in the entertainment industry.

 

 

Ty-Gabriel Jones

Stalwart Talent Management was established amid a period of snowballing industry strikes and fierce artist advocacy. Stalwart advises artists with a mission to make professional industry guidance, resources and information accessible to historically underrepresented identities and empower all with the means to sustain robust, life-long careers. 

Ty-Gabriel's clients have appeared in casts and on creative and production teams of Broadway and Touring productions of Harry Potter and The Cursed Child, SIX, Sunset Blvd, Disney's The Lion King, Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical, The Wiz, Disney's Beauty & The Beast, Little Shop of Horrors, Funny Girl, Come from Away, TINA, The Tina Turner Musical, and Pretty Woman The Musical, in addition to Films and TV series streaming/airing on Netflix, Hulu, Paramount +, CBS, Investigation Discovery, and national commercial spots.

Prior to founding Stalwart Talent Management, Ty-Gabriel worked for Casting by ARC as a full-time casting apprentice, supporting casting for Broadway, Nationally Touring and regional theatre. Previously, Ty worked for TMT Models & Talent Management, supporting a talent roster for commercial and print.

Ty has a passion for uplifting artists through education, advocacy and demystifying the industry. Outside of Stalwart, they are Co-Chair of LGBTQ+ for the NAACP Manhattan. Ty holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theatre from Nazareth University in addition to Professional Certificates in Contract Law (Harvard) and Music Business (Berklee).