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

Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11am ET / 8am 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:

- Tucker Stampen, DGRW

- Stacey Brooke Schwartz, AMP Talent

- Axel Manica, Bonafide & Emerging Artists

- Rodney Swain, Swain + Thomas Agency

-Albert Bramante, Bramante Artists

-Judy Boals, Boals, Winnett & Associates

-Lauren McLaughlin, The Talent House

*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:

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.

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

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:

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

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Tucker Stampen

A wholesome Midwesterner originally from Madison, Wisconsin. Their theatrical career began at age 11 in a very adorable, and technically illegal elementary school production of Fiddler on The Roof. From there, they studied acting at Interlochen Arts Academy, and hold a BFA in Music Theatre from Elon University. Prior to DGRW, they interned for Stewart/Whitley, Roundabout Theatre Company/C12 Casting, and Tara Rubin Casting, which led directly into a position as an Agent Assistant with TalentWorks. Their work is centered in a love for actors, and a desire to make the industry a safer, and more equitable place. They also encourage everyone to donate routinely to mutual aid funds/organizations committed to social equity, such as Honor the Earth (https://www.honorearth.net/mission-vision), An organization devoted to developing resources and support for sustainable Indigenous American communities.

Judy Boals

Judy Boals started her career at The Dramatists Guild working as an assistant in the legal department soon after graduating from Kent State University. She joined the Lois Berman Agency in 1987 which represented playwrights exclusively and worked with Ms. Berman until her retirement in 1997. Judy then formed a talent and literary agency, Berman, Boals & Flynn, Inc. with Jim Flynn until October of 2002 when she formed her own company, Judy Boals, Inc.

She is proud to have worked with esteemed playwrights Lee Blessing, David Greenspan, Dael Orlandersmith and Sam Shepard among others. 

Actors on the roster can be found on stages around the world and starring in film and television.

She's most proud of her family who have supported her and her clients over these past 25+ years. Kudos to her partner, Dr. Elizabeth Lorde-Rollins and their son, Matthew Alan Tiger Boals.

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).

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. 

Axel Manica

Growing up in love with the arts, Axel went to school for musical theatre before awakening his true passion through agency work. Having worked with Ann Steele, DDO, and now BEA Axel spends every day excited to spend all of his energy advocating for those he believes in.