In Person: Double Panel Showcase Day- Showcase to 6 Great NYC Agencies by Appointment

Saturday, April 18, 2026, 11am ET / 8am PT

Needing great agents in the NYC market?  Meet 6 great boutique reps in this NEW IN-PERSON event that includes both Legit AND Commercial Agents!

In this event, you will be given two different afternoon appointment times.  At each appointment time, you will showcase to 3 agents and receive written feedback from them on your performance.  You get two different chances to showcase your material and share your professionalism with respected NYC agents.

This panel includes:

Stacey Brooke Schwartz, AMP Talent

Doug Kesten, Brady, Brannon & Rich

Marc Ferre, Daniel Hoff Agency

Morgan Peterson, MMG

Shirley Faison, Adunni Rose Talent

David McDermott, Jordan, Gill & Dornbaum

*Please note that Guests are subject to change.

Please note that this in person showcase will be at:

Pearl Studios NYC
500 8th Avenue, 3rd, 4th and 12th floors
(between 35th and 36th)

You will be emailed your assigned studio the morning of your event.

Showcase Overview:

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.

***Actors Connection provides our readers for all events.

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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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. 

Doug Kesten

Previously at KMR, Doug recently opened the new NY on-camera commercial division for this established West Coast agency.

He's recently booked his clients in commercials for: Bud Light, Persil, E*Trade, Eliquis, White Castle, Cologuard, FanDuel, Fifth Third Bank, US Cellular and VitaminWater.

David McDermott

David is Head of the Adult Commercial Department for Jordan, Gill & Dornbaum.

An agent for the past 25 years, he has clients in national and regional commercial campaigns.

Recent client booking include: McDonald's, Prosecco, Yahoo, Nestle Crunch, Spectrum, TD Bank, Clorox, Navy Federal Credit Union and Crunch.

Shirley Faison

A former actress, director, producer, and artistic director for a theatre company, Faison is a discerning talent scout with proven savvy discovering and nurturing new talent and launching and guiding their early careers. Her broad-based experience in entertainment informs the talent development, career consultation, and personal attention that is her hallmark and supports a talent roster that books.

Known as an agent who listens to what producers and casting directors are looking for and a talent developer who keenly interprets the needs. Faison has earned the respect of leading casting professionals in theatre, film, and television.

Equally respected by her clients, Faison is proud of her track record building a career ladder for the actor from their first job. She specializes in talent of all ages and engages them as partners in the enterprise. “I look at their strongest asset and market that,” she stresses. “I ask them how they want their career to develop and make a plan to get them jobs. I narrow the playing field by getting them in where they ‘fit.’ So even where there may be a lot of great actors who have more credits, I look for the strategy most likely to secure the job for my client. Then, I work with them to eliminate the blocks that can stall their progress from one stage to the next.”

Actors represented by Shirley Faison have booked lead and supporting roles in feature films and parts in television pilots, episodic, and series. Her clients have also booked countless lead and supporting roles on Broadway, Off-Broadway, national tours, and regional theater companies across the U.S.

Faison is proud to have developed and launched the careers of successful actors, including Eden Duncan-Smith, Constance Wu, Donald Faison, Ryan Toby, Horace V. Rogers, Reza Salazar, Laz Alonso, Annabelle Attanasio, Dorian Missick, and Jeannette Bayardelle. 

Shirley Faison is a Rutgers University Douglass College graduate and is the author of 7 Rules To Thrive As A Performer: A Workbook Experience. She is a proud mother of three sons and a grandmother of eleven.

Marc Ferre

New at Daniel Hoff Agency, Marc got his start at CAA and NBC/Universal and then was an agent at The Mine for over four years. He represents talent for film, TV and theater.

Marc is a graduate of NYU.

 

Morgan Peterson

Morgan Peterson is the newly appointed Senior Booker at MMG, with a strategic eye and a deep passion for talent development. Prior to joining MMG, Morgan served as the Senior Agent of Commercial, VO, and Print at Take 3 Talent, where she negotiated national campaigns and built standout rosters across her divisions.

Her clients have been featured in major brand work for Chanel, McDonald's, Target, Adidas, Huntington Bank, Hims & Hers, LG, Telfar, Google Pixel, Cigna, and Toyota, among others. In the voiceover world, her actors have lent their talents to commercial spots, animated series, global ad campaigns, and interactive media, including Dora, Master Card, Winnie the Pooh, Stranger Things: Tales from '85, Amazon, Paw Patrol, Firebuds, Panera, BMW, Ebay, Verizon, and Rockstar Games.

Before relocating to New York in 2021, Morgan worked at one of Boston's leading talent agencies and was recognized with a 2022 Heller Award nomination for Commercial or VO Agent of the Year (Northeast). She's known for her sharp instincts, responsive communication style, and dedication to creating lasting, career-defining opportunities for talent.

When she's not deep in breakdowns or reviewing reels, she's likely chasing down mid-century furniture at a flea market or nurturing her ever-growing jungle of houseplants.