New! Zoom: Online SEMINAR with Dani Podany, Director of Wayne Kids/Teens and Young Adults, The Wayne Agency - FIRST TIME GUEST!

Q&A/Sides with a Reader ONE on ONE

Monday, May 20, 2024, 7pm ET / 4pm PT

Price: $49.00

Formerly at DDO, Dani is new Director of Wayne Kids/Teens and Young Adults representing for film, TV and commercials.

She's currently building her roster and is looking for new talent (ages 6-30 - all types - all ethnicities) on both coasts.

Client credits include: Rebel Moon Part 1 and 2, Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania, Little Women, Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure, and Shameless.

After a virtual Q&A she'll see Sides with a Reader ONE on ONE

What to Prepare:

For this seminar, please prepare a film/TV 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 NOTE: Dani represents young adults and kids (6-30) for film, TV and commercials.


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.**

Dani Podany

Dani was born and raised in the Detroit area. She started her education at DePaul University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Producing. Dani moved to Los Angeles during her final quarters at DePaul. She interned in various divisions in the entertainment industry before discovering her true passion was in talent.

During the pandemic she obtained a Master’s in Entertainment Law at the University of Southern California to further her education in contract negotiations. Upon graduation she began working in talent professionally in the Kids/Young Adults department. In 2024 she started her position as the Director of Wayne Kids/Teens and Young Adults.

In her spare time, Dani’s hobbies include table top games such as Warhammer 40K, hiking and reading. In early 2024 she welcomed her daughter Ivy, who has turned her world upside down in the best possible way.

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.