Let’s Talk Shop Agents & Managers for Children and Young Adults Agents: *Indicates that they notably represent children under the age of 18 About Artists Agency, Inc. Renee Glicker- Film/Theatre/Musical Theatre, John Kokofsky 1650 Broadway Ste. 1406 New York, NY 10019 (212) 581-1857 www.aboutartists@aol.com *About Face Talent Jenevieve Brewer- Film/TV/Theatre, Strong Commercial Department 419 Park Ave South, Ste 606 New York, NY 10001 (212) 221-1518 www.aboutfacetalent.com *Abrams Artists & Associates, Ltd. Ellen Gilbert & Rachel Altman Film/TV/Theatre, Bonnie Shumofsky Commercials 275 Seventh Avenue, 26th floor New York, NY 10001 (646) 486-4600 www.abramsartists.com Bret Adams Margi Rountree, Ken Melamed and Michael Golden - MP/TV and theatre 448 W. 44th St. New York, NY 10036 (212) 765-5630 bretadamsltd@bretadamsltd.net MAIL material and request an interview No phone calls! Andreadis Talent Agency, Inc. Barbara Andreadis 119 West 57th Street, Suite 711 New York, NY 10019 (212) 315-0303 Headshot/Resume via Mail ONLY. No tapes. Artists Group East Robert Malcolm 1650 Broadway Ste. 1105 New York, NY 10019 (212) 586-1452 No phone calls or drop ins. Atlas Talent John Hossenlopp, Lisa Marber-Rich, John Wasse, - Michael Guycommercials and voice overs 15 E. 32st. 6th floor New York, NY 10016 (212) 730-4500 www.atlastalent.com Mail Only Submissions *Avalon Artists Group NY (bicoastal) Craig Holzberg, Owner, legit Erica Moran- commercial and print 143 W. 29 st Suite 1103 New York, NY 10001 2 (212) 868-3200/(323) 692-1700 erica@avalonartists.com craig @avalonartists.com Bauman, Redanty & Shaul Mark Redanty, Charles Bodner, Tim Marshall, Kristin Labo – No Commercials/No Voice-Overs 1650 Broadway, Suite 1410 New York, NY 10019 (212) 404-2340 No phone calls. No mailed submissions. Bloc NY Brendan Filuk, Laney Filuk –Fatima Wilson-commercial, Jim Daly- MP/TV 630 9th ave Ste. 702 New York, NY 10036 (212) 924-6200 info@blocnyc.com Mail in Submissions only! Judy Boals, Inc. Judy Boals, Ann Kelly, Jenna Winnett 307 W. 38th St. Ste. 812 New York, NY 10018 (212) 500-1424 info@judyboals.com Mail Only Submissions! *Don Buchwald & Associates Victoria Kress – Film/TV/Theatre 10 East 44th Street New York, NY 10017 (212) 867-1200 *CGF Talent Joel Carlton, Michael Goddard, Christopher Freer 1515 Broadway #1202 New York, NY 10036 (212) 520-1023 submission@cgftalent.com submit via mail or e-mail Carry Company Sharon Carry – TV/Film/Commercials 20 West 20th Street, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10011 Check to see if accepting submissions. *Carson-Adler Agency, Inc. Nancy Carson (Owner) Legit, Bonnie Deroski, Commercials, Shirley Faison, Legit 250 West 57th Street, Suite 2030 New York, NY 10107 (212) 307-1882, www.carsonadler.com *Carson Organization, Ltd. Barry Kolker (Owner), Jenevieve Brewer – All Areas 419 Park Avenue South, Suite 606 New York, NY 10016 (212) 221-1517 Clear Talent Group Doug Freer, Jim Harris – Theatre/Film/TV/Commercials 325 West 38th Street, Suite 1203 New York, NY 10018 (212) 840-4100 CornerStone Talent Agency Steven Stone, Shannon Kelly, Mark Schlegal 37 W. 20th st. Ste. 1107 New York, NY 10011 (212) 807-8344 Mail in submissions only! *Cunningham, Escott, Slevin, and Doherty (CESD) Kevin Slevin, Kirsten Walther, Maura Maloney, and Lakey Wolff 257 Park Ave. South Ste. 900 New York, NY 10010 (212) 477-1666 info@cesdtalent.com Mail photo and resume. Email mp3s of VO to nyvoices@cesdtalent.com DDO Artists Agency Thomas Scott, Jerry Kallarakkal 220 W 4th St. #200 New York, NY 10014 (212) 379-6314 www.ddoagency.com Submit by mail only! Ginger Dicce Talent Agency 3 Ginger Dicce- commercials, soaps, VO, industrials 56 W. 45th St. Ste 1100 New York, NY 10036 (212) 869-9650 Mailed photos and resumes, no tapes The Gage Group Martin Gage, Phil Adelman, Steven Unger, Wendie Adelman 450 7th Ave Ste. 1809 New York, NY 10123 (212) 541-5250 Douglas, Gorman, Rothacker & Wilhelm, Inc. (DGRW) Jim Wilhelm (Agency Head), Chad Pisetsky, Josh Pultz, Nicole Wichinsky. 1501 Broadway, Suite 703 New York, NY 10036 (212) 382-2000 Mail Only. *Generation TV David Doan – Legit, Dina Torre – Commercial 20 West 20th Street, Suite 1008 New York, NY 10011 (212) 727-7219 Dulcina Eisen Associates Dulcina Eisen (Owner), Margaret Emory, Barry P. Katz – Film/TV/Theatre 154 East 61st Street New York, NY 10065 (212) 355-6617 Jim Flynn Agency Jim Flynn – Theatre/TV/Film 307 West 38th Street, Suite 801 New York, NY 10018 (212) 868-1068 18 and over. No unsolicited submissions. Fresh Faces Agency Aggie Gold & Janice Roberts – All Areas but Print and Voice-Overs 2911 Carnation Avenue Baldwin, NY 11510-4402 (516) 223-0034 Mail Only. *Frontier Booking International (FBI) John Shea –Theatrical, Heather Finn – Commercials/Voice-Overs 1560 Broadway, Suite 512 New York, NY 10036 (212) 221-0220 Mail Only. Gersh Agency New York, Inc (bicoastal) Scott Swiontek, Randi Goldstein, Kyetay Beckner, Samatha Chalk… 41 Madison Ave. 33rd floor New York, NY 10010 (212) 997-1818 www.gershagency.com Mail only submissions! Peggy Hadley Enterprises, Ltd. Peggy Hadley 119 West 57th Street, PH North New York, NY 10019 (212) 246-2166 Mail Only. Hardin-Curtis Associates Nancy Curtis & Mary Harden (Owners), Diane Riley, Michael Kirsten, Scott Edwards, Joanna Bell – Theatre/Film/TV 850 7th Avenue, Suite 903 New York, NY 10019 (212) 977-8502 No Children. Mail Only, Hartig-Hilepo Agency, Ltd Paul Hilepo, Liz Rosier, Peter Sanfillippo 54 W. 21st Ste. 610 New York, NY 10019 (212) 929-1772 info@hartighilepo.com No drop offs, no phone calls. 4 Henderson-Hogan Agency, Inc. George Lutsch, David Cash, Alex Butler, Thomas Milam – Legit/Theatrical Only 850 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1003 New York, NY 10019 (212) 765-5190 *Innovative Artists Talent Agency Barbara Coleman – Young Talent/On Camera 235 Park Avenue South, 10th Floor New York, NY 10003 (212) 253-6900 International Artists Group Inc. Meris Zittman 34 W. 86St. Apt. B New York, NY 10024 (786) 277-6108 meris007@hotmail.com Mail only submissions *Jordan, Gill & Dornbaum Agency,Inc. Jan Jarret 1133 Broadway, Suite 623 New York, NY 10010 (212) 463-8455 Mail Only *Kazarian/Spencer/Ruskin & Associates, Inc. Victoria Morris, Lori Swift, Dana Bennett – Film/TV/Theatre 311 West 43rd Street, Suite 1107 New York, NY 10036 (212) 582-7572 Headshot/Resume via Mail Only. No videotapes. Kerin-Goldberg & Associates Charles Kerin, Ellison Goldberg, Ronald Ross 155 E. 55 St. Ste. 5D New York, NY 10022 (212) 838-7373 Mail only submissions! The Kransy Office, Inc. Gary Krasny- Legit and Commercials, Lyn Jebens- Legit, Chris Nichols – Musical Theater 1501 Broadway Ste. 1303 New York, NY 10036 (212) 730-8160 Mail Only Submissions Lisa Lax Agency Lisa Lax and Valerie Curtis- film, tv, theatre. 304 Park Ave. South 11th floor New York, NY 10010 (212) 590-2469 val@lisalaxagency.com Leading Artists, Inc. Dianne Busch, Michael Kelly Boone, and Diana Doussant 145 W. 45th St. Ste. 1000 New York, NY 10036 (212) 391-4545 No unsolicitized submissions. The Luedtke Agency Penny Luedtke, Barbara Feinstein 1674 Broadway Ste. 7A New York, NY 10019 (212) 765-9564 jill@luedtkeagency.com *Nicolosi & Co. Inc. Jeanne Nicolosi, David Cash, Jeremy Leiner (Children) 150 W. 25St. Ste 1200 New York, NY 10001 (212) 633-1010 Fifi Oscard Agency, Inc. Peter Sawyer, Carmer LaVia (Vice Presidents), Drancis Del Duca – Theatre, Kevin McShane – Commercial 110 West 40th Street, Suite 1601 New York, NY 10018 (212) 764-1100 No Calls. 5 Meg Pantera Meg Pantera – Films/Soaps/Theatre/TV 138 West 15th Street, 1st Floor New York, NY 10011 (212) 219-9330 or (212) 219-9332 No Calls. The Talent House Peter Kaiser and Jed Abrahams 325 W. 38th Ste. 605 New York, NY 10018 (212) 957-5220 Mail Only Submissions! Ann Steele Agency Ann Steele 330 W. 42St 18th floor New York, NY 10036 (212) 629-9112 Submissions by referral only Take 3 Talent Eddie Rabon 481 8th Ave New York, NY 10001 (646) 289-3915 Mail Only Submissions! Stewart Talent New York Donald Birge, Kara Vokmann, Steve Maihack, Jason Sasportas –VO, Phil Cassese- Commercial 318 W 53 St. Ste. 201 New York, NY 10019 Submissions.newyork.legit@stewarttale nt.com Submissions.newyork.commercial@ste warttalent.com (212) 315-5505 Mail submissions only TalentWorks, Inc. Harry Golds (LA), Danielle Ippolito, Jay Kane 505 8th Ave. #603 New York, NY 10018 (212) 889-0800 Mail Only Submissions! Stone-Manners-Salners Agency Tim Stone, Ben Sands 900 Broadway Ste. 910 New York, NY 10003 (212) 505-1400 smsinfo@smsagency.com Mail submissions only Peter Strain and Associates, Inc. Jeffrey Lockhorn, Frankie Moran 321 W. 44th St. Ste. 805 New York, NY 10036 (212) 391-0380 Mail Only Submissions *Take 3 Talent Alyson Gaspin-commercial and print, Stephanie Clarket- MP/TV, Eddie Rabon- new theatre. 555 8th Ave. #710 New York, NY 10018 (646) 289-3915/(212) 563-6444 info@take3talent.com The Talent Mine David Crombie, David Krasner, Dustin Flores, Angela Prock– TV/Films/Theatre/Commercials 347 West 36th Street, Suite 203 New York, NY 10018 (212) 612-3200 Shelpin-Winik Artists Sue Winik 676A Ninth Avenue, Box 164 New York, NY 10036 (646) 246-8853 Mail Only. Wolf Talent Group Teresa Wolf, Michael Hennessy 165 W. 46th Ste. 1104 New York, NY 10036 (212) 840-6787 Ann Wright Representatives Ann Wright, Dan Wright 165 W. 46th St. New York, NY 10036 (212) 764-6770 Mail only submissions! 6 Managers: * Indicates that they notably represent children under the age of 18 Cathy Parker Management, Inc. Cathy Parker P.O. Box 716 Voorhees, NJ 08043 (856) 309-7088 *Connecting Talent Company Jody Prusan 508 West End Avenue, Suite 4B New York, NY 10024 jodyprusan@gmail.com www.connectingtalentcompany.com *Goldstar Talent Management Sid Gold 240 Central Park South #8R New York, NY 10019 (212) 315-4429 Harvest Talent Management Donnalyn Carfi 132 West 80th Street #3F New York, NY 10024 (212) 721-5756 Headline Talent Roger Paul, Erica Bines, Emily Stefanich, Michael Thomas 138 West 25th Street 10th Floor New York, NY 10001 (212) 257-6110 *Nani/Saperstein Management, Inc. Terry Saperstein 481 8th Avenue # 54 New York, NY 10001-1809 *Parkside Talent Mgmt Group Judy Battista, Peggy Backer 105 Braidburn Rd Florham Park, NJ *Persona Management Lori Danziger 40 E 9th Street, Ste 11J New York, NY 10003 *RKS Management, Ltd. Rochelle Kishner Shulman 975 Park Avenue, Suite 10C New York, NY 10028 (212) 717-2716 *Shirley Grant Management Dave McKeown, Shirley Grant PO Box 866 Teaneck, NJ 07666 *Sinclair Management Judith Lesley, Michele Sternberger 95 Christopher Street, #6F New York, NY 10014 (212) 366-9400 *Station 3 Entertainment Edie Robb 300 West 55th Street, Suite 5L New York, NY 10019 (212) 245-3250 7 Shows and the Casting Directors Who Cast Them Current Broadway Shows Annie The Book of Mormon Breakfast at Tiffany’s Chicago Cinderella Casting Director Telsey and Co. Telsey and Co. Ilene Starger & Zoe E Rotter Duncan Stewart & Co. Cindy Tolan & Adam Caldwell Hands on a Hardbody Telsey and Co. Jersey Boys Kinky Boots The Lion King Mamma Mia! Matilda Motown the Musical Newsies Nice Work If You Can Get It Once The Phantom of the Opera Rock of Ages Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark Wicked Tara Rubin Casting Telsey and Co. Binder Casting Tara Rubin Casting Nora Brennan Telsey and Co. Telsey and Co. Binder Casting James Carnahan Tara Rubin Casting Telsey and Co. Telsey and Co. Telsey and Co. National Tours (AEA) The Addams Family Anything Goes Billy Elliot The Book of Mormon Bring It On Chicago Telsey and Co. Jim Carnahan Nora Brennan Telsey and Co. Telsey and Co. Duncan Stewart 8 National Tours (AEA) (cont’d) Fela! Flashdance Jersey Boys (2 Tours) Les Miserables The Lion King Mamma Mia! Mary Poppins Memphis Million Dollar Quartet War Horse West Side Story Wicked (2 tours) Mungioli Theatricals Tara Rubin Casting Tara Rubin Casting Tara Rubin Casting Binder Casting Tara Rubin Casting Tara Rubin Casting Telsey and Co. Telsey and Co. Daniel Swee Stuart Howard Associates Telsey and Co. National Tours (Non-Equity) American Idiot Beauty and the Beast Catch Me If You Can Cats Fiddler on the Roof Hair Rock of Ages Shrek: The Musical Jim Carnahan Bob Cline Dave Clemmons Casting Dave Clemmons Casting Jordan Thaler, Heidi Griffiths Phoenix Entertainment/Bourbon Room, LLC. Tara Rubin Casting Upcoming Broadway Shows Big Fish Flashdance Jekyll and Hyde Tuck Everlasting Yank! Upcoming National Tours Evita Ghost Nice Work If You Can Get It Once Peter and the Starcatcher The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess Tara Rubin Casting Tara Rubin Casting Telsey and Co. Telsey and Co. Duncan Stewart and Co. Telsey and Co. Tara Rubin Casting Binder Casting Jim Carnahan Jim Carnahan Telsey and Co. 9 Sample Cover Letter to a Casting Agent Dear Mr. Agent (make sure to get the individual who is working directly on the project and to spell their name correctly!) Hello! (or fun greeting!) My name is Susie Broadway, and I recently moved to New York in January (or other important fact!) I am currently seeking representation, and _____________________ recommended that I contact you (or I have always been impressed with what I know of your agency, I think we might be a good fit!). I just graduated from Idina Menzel Middle School, and have had 2 callbacks for Matilda since moving here! I also just completed an Advanced Musical Theatre Intensive with instructors such as Jason Robert Brown, Alexander Gemingnani, and Tyrick Wiltez Jones with Broadway Artists Alliance! (State if you have met them or auditioned for the agent before, or if you have taken a class of theirs that you have enjoyed. If you have taken a class from them, remind them where, what you sang, and what you loved about it!) (List any special skills, talents, range, or type that would make you exceptionally right for anything currently on Broadway. Indicate your type.) You can contact me directly at 212.555.BWAY at any time! I hope to have the opportunity to meet with you (or audition for you) shortly! Fun signature line that shows your personality! Susie Broadway 212.555.BWAY Susie@broadwayrocks.com 10 Sample Cover Letter to a Casting Director Dear Mr. Casting Director of Casting Company (make sure to get the individual who is working directly on the project and to spell their name correctly!) Hello! (or fun greeting!) My name is Susie Broadway, and I recently moved to New York in January! I just graduated from Idina Menzel Middle School, and have had 2 callbacks for Matilda since moving here! I also just completed an Advanced Musical Theatre Intensive with instructors such as Jason Robert Brown, Alexander Gemingnani, and Tyrick Wiltez Jones with Broadway Artists Alliance! (State if you have met them or auditioned for the agent before, or if you have taken a class of theirs that you have enjoyed. If you have taken a class from them, remind them where, what you sang, and what you loved about it!) I recently noticed your Equity Principal Auditions for __________________ posted in Backstage. I am unable to attend the auditions on that date, but was hoping that you would consider me for an audition appointment the next time you are holding auditions by appointment. I would particularly love to be considered for the role of ___________________! (List any special skills, talents, range, or type that would make you exceptionally right for this role). You can contact me directly at 212.555.BWAY, or through my agent Rachel Hollywood at AWESOME KIDS AGENCY at any time! I hope to have the opportunity to meet with you (or audition for you) shortly! Fun signature line that shows your personality! Susie Broadway 212.555.BWAY Susie@broadwayrocks.com 11 BAA Recommended Headshot Photographers Here is a list of a few headshot photographers in the New York area. When selecting a photographer, feel free to contact and meet a few before committing yourself to one. Your photographer should be someone whose images speak to you and whose personality fits with yours. Remember, you want to be comfortable and collaborative with the person who will be taking your photograph! Low Price Range ($150 - $500) James Kriegsmann Current Regular Charge $300, BAA Discount $75 off ($225) (www.kriegsmann.com) Bill Strong Current Regular Charge $295-495, BAA Discount $40-150 off on Group Packages (www.billstrongphotography.com) SK Headshots Current Regular Charge $450, BAA Discount $100 off ($350) (www.skheadshots.com) Jeffrey Hornstein Photography Current Regular Charge $275, Please contact for BAA discount options (www.jeffreyhornstein.com) Middle Price Range ($500 - $800) Philip Kessler Current Regular Charge $500, BAA Discount $100 off ($400) ($25-50 off Hair/Makeup) (www.philipkesslerphotography.com) Blance Mackey Current Regular Charge $650 (Adults), $425 (16 and Under), BAA Discount $100 off Adults ($550), $50 off 16 and Under ($375) (www.blanchemackey.com) BluFace Photography Current Regular Charge $395-995, BAA Discount 10% off ($355.50-895.50) (www.blufacephotography.com) Chris Macke Current Regular Charge $645, BAA Discount $100 off ($545) (www.mackephotography.com) (18 and older, please) Richard Blinkoff (www.richardblinkoff.com) Laura Rose Photography with the Hoebermann Studio (www.laurarose.com) Trevor Oswalt Current Regular Charge $695, BAA Discount $100 off ($595) (www.trevoroswalt.com) High Price Range ($800 and Up) Hoebermann Studio Current Regular Charge $995 down to $850, BAA Discount additional $50 off ($800) (www.hoebermannstudio.com) Websites: www.stagedoordesigns.com www.myvirtualheadshot.com 12 13