In Person: SUPER SATURDAY AGENT DAY - Showcase to SEVEN NY AGENTS - By Appointment Only

Saturday, March 14, 2026, 2:15pm ET / 11:15am PT

In Person in NYC!

Showcase to SEVEN legit 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 given to you after the event to provide even more clarity on your work.

This panel includes:

- Katie Lynch, Resolute Artists Agency

- Margaret Emory, SW Artists

- Albert Bramante, Bramante Artists

- Stacey Brooke Schwartz, AMP Talent - New to Office!

- Lauren McLaughlin, Talent House NY

- Rodney Swain, Swain Thomas Agency - Offices in NYC and Boston!

- Dustin Flores, Daniel Hoff Agency - Bi-Coastal Agency!

*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:
500 8th Avenue, 3rd, 4th and 12th floors
 

Showcase Overview:

All actors will be showcasing to the panel by appointment.  Please select a good time for you when you register.  

All actors must be on site at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time.  If timing gets off schedule and we are running later, your host will update you on site.

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WHAT TO PREPARE:

For this event, please bring in TWO contrasting scenes of your choice (no more than 2 pages in length per scene and no longer than 4 minutes combined) that you feel best showcases your strengths as an actor. If you do not have your own scenes, you can select 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 THURSDAY before the event.

IN ADDITION: Please bring TWO HARD COPIES of your scenes - one highlighted FOR THE READER

Please bring SEVEN headshots and resumes stapled together in case guests ask for them.

Payment:

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:

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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.

Margaret Emory

(SW Artists) Margaret is currently representing actors for film, TV and theater at SW Artists, a talent agency in New York City. She was previously an agent at Dulcina Eisen Associates.

SW Artists is a franchised agency representing union and non-union talent: Seniors, Teens & Young Adults, Musical Theater Performers, Actors for Theater, Film & TV.

Clients working on Broadway: Off Broadway and on tour: FUNNY GIRL, MRS. DOUBTFIRE, STRANGER SINGS THE MUSICAL, BOOK OF MORMON, ANASTASIA, FROZEN, LES MIS, PRETTY WOMAN, WEST SIDE STORY INT’L TOUR and HERE LIES LOVE.

On TV: The Diplomat The Artist, Late Fame, The Blacklist, Law & Order (all of them), FBI, FBI Most Wanted, Mrs. Maisel, Only Murders in the Building, Succession; Indie films ALICE, TURN ME ON; many regional theaters including Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Geva Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre, Denver Center and cruise ships!

Margaret is a native New Yorker, graduate of Princeton University and the Neighborhood Playhouse School of Acting.

The second edition of Margaret's book ASK AN AGENT (based on the column she created for “Backstage”) is now available on Amazon.com.

Albert Bramante

In the business since 2003, Albert has worked as a casting director, personal manager and now a licensed and franchised talent agent. His company works with talent of all ages from infants to seniors.

He's booked his clients on TV episodics (FBI, FBI Most Wanted, The Equalizer, Bull, Grey's Anatomy, Law & Order SVU, The Blacklist, Marvel's Jessica Jones, Blue Bloods, Gotham, Royal Pains, Boardwalk Empire, Person of Interest, Deception), films (Disney features and various other feature films), commercials (American Express, Kohl's, Dr. Miracles and Verizon), national tours (The Body Guard, Cat in a Hat, Legally Blonde) and theater (1776 on Broadway, National Tour of Ain't Too Proud and Regional Productions of "A Color Purple", Beautiful, R.E.S.P,E,C.T., and several cruise lines) and national print campaigns (Verizon, Coca-Cola, Getty images, Alli and Comcast).

Dustin Flores

Dustin grew up as a performer and attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in NY.

He served as the agency director for The Mine Talent Agency for ten years, overseeing their offices in NY and LA, before joining the team at the Daniel Hoff Agency in 2021.

As one of the most sought-after agents, his clients book competitively in theatre, television, and film, and over the years he has had multiple clients nominated for Tony Awards, including a win for best-featured Actress. Dustin currently resides in Manhattan.

Lauren McLaughlin

Lauren joined the The Talent House in 2021 where she represents a small, selective list of actors of television, film and theatre. 

Some projects you can catch her clients in include Film/TV: The Perfect Couple, Elsbeth, Blue Bloods, FBI, And Just Like That, Succession Broadway: Good Night and Good Luck, Othello, Floyd Collins, etc.

She holds a B.A. in Theatre from Boston College.

Rodney Swain

Stacey Brooke Schwartz

Stacey brings over 10 years of experience as a talent agent and 28 years in the performing arts and entertainment industry. She has a strong track record of developing talent and working closely with actors, artists, and industry professionals, bringing strategic insight and a deep understanding of the entertainment landscape.

She has secured bookings for clients on major television series including Law & Order, The Equalizer, FBI: Most Wanted, Chicago P.D., FBI: International, Blue Bloods, and The Blacklist, as well as appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Her clients have also landed national campaigns with brands such as Amazon, Dunkin, and Michelob.

Known for her talent-first approach, Stacey is organized, supportive, and passionate about guiding talent across television, film, commercials, theatre, voice, and print.