FREE ZOOM: Are You REALLY Ready for Representation?
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT
Are You REALLY Ready for Representation?
Thinking about finding an agent or manager? Before you start submitting, make sure you’re truly ready.
Join former Stewart Talent Agent Nicole Wichinsky and Actors Connection President Colleen Kahl for this FREE online seminar and Q&A exploring what actors really need to have in place before pursuing professional representation.
Drawing on her experience as a talent agent, Nicole will give you an insider’s perspective on what agents and managers look for in potential clients—and what can make an actor stand out for the right reasons.
You’ll learn how to evaluate your own representation readiness, including your headshots, résumé, reel and clips, training, casting profiles, branding, credits, marketing materials, career goals and overall professional presentation.
Nicole will also share her “must-have” checklist to help you identify what’s ready, what may need work, and what you should focus on before approaching agents and managers.
Actors Connection is also excited to be working with Nicole on upcoming private one-on-one actor consultations, where actors will have the opportunity to take a deeper, personalized look at their representation readiness and next career steps.
Bring your questions! Nicole and Colleen will wrap up the seminar with a live Q&A.
Before you look for representation, find out if you’re ready for it.
WHAT TO PREPARE:
No need to prepare any materials for this event.
Please follow the procedures listed below:
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Please update your headshot and fill out the MY INFO section of your AC account upon registration.
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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 one hour before the event, please reach out to registration@actorsconnection.com.
Additional Information:
Our online office hours are 9am-6pm Monday-Friday
If you have an emergency for a class you are participating in outside of these hours, please email help@actorsconnection.com and your host will be able to respond.
**No recording of any kind is permitted by participants during class.**
**Actors Connection classes and programming are for ADULTS (18+). Unless it is disclosed above, with permission, some teens (14+) are allowed to take adult programming. To inquire about getting permission, please send an email to: info@actorsconnection.com**
**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.**
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Nicole Wichinsky
Nicole Wichinsky is an acting coach and consultant with 20 years of experience as a theatrical talent agent in New York City. She started her career with 15 years at DGRW before moving on to spend 5 years at Stewart Talent. During this time, Nicole placed some of New York’s finest actors in films, television, Broadway shows and in theatres across the country. She also has a Bachelor's degree in Film from the University of Miami, and a Master's degree in Educational Theatre from New York University.
Aside from her career as an agent, Nicole has taught classes in business for actors, actor packaging, improvisation, acting, and audition technique, as well as working with university conservatory students across the country.
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.
