Online SEMINAR with RJ MAGEE, Casting Director / Talent Manager, RJ Magee Casting / Baker Management

Q&A/Sides with a Reader or Songs One on One

Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 6pm ET / 3pm PT

This event is in the past.

Richard Magee is a professional casting director and talent manager based in New York City.

Through his own casting office, RJ Magee Casting, Richard has done freelance casting and/or been the resident casting directing for Children's Theatre of Charlotte, Iron Bridge Theatre, Arden Theatre Company, Top Hat Productions, Esther's Follies, The Girl Behind The Curtain Productions (Off-Broadway's Truffles), Flaviar, Camp Morning Wood: A Very Naked Musical, New City Stage Company, FunikiJam World Music, Childsplay Theatre, MainStreet Musicals: Philadelphia, and more.

His most recent casting project, the hit reality series Theality TV, is currently streaming on Broadway On Demand, Dekkoo, and Fearless.

Richard is currently an Associate Talent Manager for Baker Management in NYC where some of his recent client bookings include many of the nation's top regional theaters, national touring companies, NYC episodics, and various Broadway shows.

RJ s open to meeting All Types-All Ethnicities-All Ages (18+).

After a virtual Q&A he'll see Songs or Sides with a Reader ONE on ONE
**Please note that an accompanist will not be provided. All actors will need to provide their own music for this session.**

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What to Prepare:

For this seminar, please prepare a song OR a scene of choice that you feel best showcases your strengths as an actor. You can select a scene from the General Sides database (link located in your Actors Connection account upon registration), OR bring in your own 2-3 page scene. 

Please email jess@actorsconnection.com your scene choice AS AN ATTACHMENT (file should be labeled YourName_CHARACTER) by 5pm (EST) the DAY BEFORE the event.

Please follow the procedures listed below:

  • Please update your headshot and fill out the MY INFO section of your AC account upon registration.

  • Arrive at least 10 MINUTES before your event is slated to start. Your host will give important information about the event at this time.

  • Instructions and the ZOOM link for access to this online event will be emailed to you in advance. If you have not received the link by 12pm (EST) the day-of the event, please reach out to registration@actorsconnection.com at least one hour PRIOR to the start of class.

**Actors Connection classes and programming are for ADULTS (18+). With permission, some teens (14+) are allowed to take adult programming. To inquire about getting permission, please send an email to: info@actorsconnection.com**

**No recording of any kind is permitted by participants during class.**

**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.**

RJ Magee

RJ Magee is a professional casting director and talent manager based in New York City.

Through his own casting office, RJ Magee Casting, RJ has done freelance casting for Children's Theatre of Charlotte, Iron Bridge Theatre, Childsplay Theatre, Top Hat Productions, and more. He has also been the resident casting director for The Girl Behind The Curtain Productions (Off-Broadway's Truffles), New City Stage Company, FunikiJam World Music, Theality TV, EOTI Studios, and MainStreet Musicals: Philadelphia.

RJ began his career in entertainment as an actor and his acting work has been seen at professional theaters across the country. He has been called upon to share expertise by serving as an entertainment industry adviser to prestigious market research and management consulting firms EY-Parthenon and Third Bridge, and teaching/directing at the prestigious Wyoming Seminary Performing Arts Institute, Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp, and Broadway Triple Threat (Catherine Cox, Artistic Director).  

RJ is a proud member of the Music Theatre Educators Alliance and has guest lectured at Weber State University, Texas State University, North Texas Performing Arts Academy, and Elon University, and more. He is the winner of the 2010 Alan Kosher Scholarship which allowed him to travel to Costa Mesa, California to shadow the company managers of 'The Lion King' national tour.

RJ is currently a Theatre Associate for Baker Management in NYC where he has tripled bookings in the theatre division since joining the company in 2014. Some of his recent client bookings include many of the nation's top regional theaters including Roundabout Theatre Company, Papermill Playhouse, Adirondack Theatre Festival, Gulfshore Playhouse, Florida Repertory Theatre, Cape Playhouse, and more. Additional client bookings include the Broadway company of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, the national tours of Kinky Boots, Cats, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and many more.

RJ is a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy and holds a bachelor's degree in musical theatre from Temple University. He is a current MFA Theatre Arts candidate at Minnesota State University Mankato.

The following disclaimer is provided specifically at the request of and in accordance with SAG/AFTRA: Seminars or classes are for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent or casting director.