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

Thursday, October 1, 2026, 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 longer than 2 pages 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:

- Danny Estrada, Trillion Management - Bi-Coastal Office!

- Victoria Thompson, RAVE Talent Management

- Plus ONE NY Manager TBA!

*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:

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.

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

WHAT TO PREPARE:

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:

Our online office hours are 9am-6pm Monday-Friday

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Danny Estrada

Danny Estrada is an American talent manager and entrepreneur, with over a decade of experience in the music, film, and television landscape.

He is honored to collaborate with notable clients, such as the legendary Diana Ross and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy family, as well as producers behind hit shows like Netflix’s “Emily in Paris” .

Valued for his talent-spotting ability and effective guidance, Danny has orchestrated industry successes such as sold-out national tours, to theatrical clients earning acclaim in award-winning original programming on networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Amazon, Apple TV+, major studio feature film franchises, and Broadway productions. His expertise extends to navigating the intricate film festival circuit, guiding clients to world premieres at renowed festivals like the Sundance Film Festival, Tribeca Film Festival, and South by Southwest (SXSW).

What sets Danny apart is his talent for propelling artists into the spotlight, which has resulted in lucrative endorsement campaigns with brands that include T-Mobile, Direct TV, Progressive, Jose Cuervo, Captain Morgan, Volkswagen, Johnny Walker, Nestle and more.

Notably, collectively Danny's clients have amassed over a dozen Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead and Supporting Acting and an Emmy Award WIN for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for ABC.

Ever forward-thinking, Danny aims to continue to propel talent to new heights while leveraging their unique platforms for the greater good.

Victoria Thompson

Victoria Thompson (Shaffer) is the founder and owner of RAVE Talent Management. She graduated from Rider University with a degree in communications and public relations, and immediately began working for renowned personal talent manager Eileen DeNobile of Noble Talent Management. Victoria worked at Noble Talent for a decade, becoming a management associate while learning from an industry-esteemed talent manager.

In 2017, RAVE Talent Management was founded to continue providing reputable career guidance for exceptional talent. Victoria’s ability to counsel and think outside the box has proven instrumental in securing talent opportunities. She has a natural eye for identifying talent and determining necessary steps for further progress, and she prides herself on being compassionate and a constant and positive professional resource. Victoria has helped successful actors break into the industry by setting goals, perfecting casting materials, signing with agencies, and navigating and ever-changing entertainment landscape. She is a member of the National Conference of Personal Managers (NCOPM).

With over 15 years in management, Victoria has worked to book clients of all ages in numerous films (The Many Saints of Newark, Unbroken, The Family, 21 and Over, Bridge of Spies, Oldboy), theatrical productions (Broadway’s Hamilton, Matilda, After Midnight, Motown: The Musical), episodics (NBC’s The Blacklist, SNL, Manifest, New Amsterdam, Law & Order; CBS’s Blue Bloods, Evil, The Equalizer, FBI, NCIS; HBO’s Succession, And Just Like That, High Maintenance, Vinyl; Netflix’s The Punisher, The Chair; USA’s The Sinner; Amazon’s Sprung; Apple TV’s Catamount, Showtime’s Billions), and commercials (Budweiser, Coca-Cola, Geico, Applebee’s, Volkswagen, McDonald’s, Samsung, Hershey’s, Pillsbury, Oreo, EA Sports, Macy’s, Subway, Fiat, Capital One, Verizon, Ragu and many more)!

Current RAVE clients include Samantha Futerman (ABC’s The Rookie, Twinsters, 21 & Over, Memoirs of a Geisha), Val Emmich (HBO’s Vinyl, ABC’s Ugly Betty), Mike Figueroa (HBO’s Generation Kill, Amazon’s For Life, Redacted), Abdul Alvi (Netflix’s The Chair, CBS’s NCIS: LA), Eric West (Fortress, USA’s Satisfaction), Rocky Vega (HBO’s The Penguin, NBC’s New Amsterdam) and more.