The Talent Agent Showcase is a “by-audition-only” workshop where selected alumni have the opportunity to showcase their work to 8 of the top teen and young adult talent agents in NYC. These showcases are held twice a year in September and May.

Our goal: To help you gain representation!

(Teens with managers may still want to audition or participate as these agents work with managers as well).

Two or three of NYC’s top Talent Agents will guest each evening. Most of these agents represent young clients for film, TV, and theater as well as commercials. Each evening, students will perform rehearsed material (commercial copy, monologue,or scene) on videotape, so the agents can see how students photograph.

Students will interview with each agent privately to talk about themselves, their goals, background etc. and will read cold copy from the agent’s office.

ADVANTAGE: The agents are looking for talent. They return to our ACTeen showcases because they find exceptional, well-trained talent! Our teens benefit from seeing agents relaxed and receptive, away from their busy offices and distractions. They see 8 of the top agents in NYC in the span of two weeks. They can compare agencies and responses quickly and efficiently to make the wisest career decisions.

WHO’S ELIGIBLE: recommended alumni of ACTeen Workshops.
(Instructors recommend students based on talent, diligence, and attendance. Students must have attended at least 3/4 of the course to be audition eligible.)

AUDITIONS WILL BE HELD: by appt. early April or early September. Alumni only may call for appointment one month prior. The top scorer receives a Full Scholarship for the showcase!

AUDITIONS: We will hold auditions to select 12–14 participants. The audition will consist of two cold-readings (we provide the scene, monologue, or commercial copy). Dress attractively/commercially! Bring photo & resume correctly attached. Also bring email address (for notification) and fax number if possible.

JUDGING: Students will be judged by panel of 3 judges (including a casting director or agent) on . . . TALENT, MARKETABILITY, & PERSONALITY. There is no fee to audition. Selected finalists will be notified.

REHEARSALS: Students must be available for at least four mandatory rehearsals. Rehearsal schedule (including Saturdays and late afternoon or early evening rehearsals) should be carefully examined and discussed with parents prior to making an audition appointment.

AGENT NIGHTS: Four evenings, dates TBA. (Check your ACTeen mailings!)

TIME: 5:45 – 8 P.M.+ (It may be possible to leave early some evenings).

FEE:: $300 (Payment in full is due within three days of acceptance).

SCHOLARSHIP: The top scorer will receive a full tuition scholarship!

RESULTS: finalists are notified by phone on judging day. We will request an accurate fax number or email address. (Finalists must pay their tuition IN FULL by deadline, or the next student on the runner-up list will be chosen. Payments are made out to “ACTeen Inc.”.)

These showcases are held in late September and May. We only hold a showcase when the ACTeen teaching staff estimate that enough talented graduates exist without representation to make our showcase a worthwhile and impressive event. Alumni not accepted into an upcoming showcase are always eligible to audition for later showcases.