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Shirley Faison, Agent
Agent Expert
Shirley Faison, Agent, has 32 years of experience in the entertainment industry as a producer, director and executive director of theatre. A graduate of Rutgers University - Douglas College, she has been cited in Who's Who Among Female Executives. Shirley received a 1989 AUDELCO Producers Award for Musical Production. Shirley is a frequent guest speaker at Weist-Barron/ACTeen and Actor's Connection, and is a panelist for Hal Jackson's Talented Teens and Kemet Productions, "Road to Stardom." She is the mother of Dade', Olamide' and Donald Faison, and the proud grandmother of five boys and one girl. Shirley represents all ages for theatre, film and television.
Mike Campbell
Actor & US Tax Expert
Mike has several years of experience as a tax professional specializing in the entertainment industry. He is a member of the National Association of Tax Professionals. A professional actor since 1989 and a member of SAG, AFTRA, and Equity, Mike has performed on stages from coast to coast and on television and film in almost every genre. He has his own production company which has garnered attention from festivals and Universal Studios COO Ron Meyer. Mike also has an associate's degree in accounting from Barnes Business College and worked in the accounting field prior to his decision to move to Los Angeles to pursue a fulltime acting career.
Lori Wyman, C.S.A.
Casting Director Expert
Lori S. Wyman, C.S.A., one of the most prominent Casting Directors in the southeast, has been in casting since 1979. In 1989 Lori was invited to become a member of the Casting Society of America, the professional organization of casting directors in the U.S. She was awarded the Casting Director of the Year award (2005) by the Film Recording and Entertainment Committee. (FREC) Lori was also nominated for 3 Artios Awards for the Showtime series "Dexter" and HBO's "Recount." She has also been nominated for an emmy and won the Artios award for casting HBO'S Recount. Traveling all over the country, Lori draws industry beginners and professionals to hear her expertise on the subject of Auditioning for Film and Television projects.
Todd Etelson
Youth & Teen Expert
As President of Actors Technique, NY, Todd has hired and worked with almost every Youth Agent, Manager and Casting Director in the city. These industry professionals send their kids to Todd for audition training, whether it is for general training or specific TV/Movie roles. He speaks publicly about breaking into the market here in NY, as well as the do's and don'ts' of marketing and contracting. He lends his 15 years of expertise to help serve the parents and youth of NY and it's surrounding young actors.
Della Cole
On-Camera, Theatre & Voice-Over Expert
Della is co-owner of yourACT On-Camera Acting Classes in the greater Atlanta, GA area. As a teacher and a professional actress for over 24 years, Della has worked in film and TV with the likes of Jane Kaczmarek, Vanessa Redgrave and Larry Hagman. She has appeared on "In the Heat of the Night", "Savannah" and continues to work in film and TV, commercials, corporate video, voice-over and print. Working as a talent agent with one of Atlanta's top agencies gave her a knowledge and appreciation for the needs of both actors and producers. Della has been a director and production coordinator and enjoys sharing her experience and love of the business with aspiring actors.
 Bob Harter
On-Camera, Theatre & Voice-Over Expert
Bob is one of Atlanta's most respected actors working frequently on-camera. He is also in demand as a voice-over artist, know for his many celebrity impressions and character voices. Bob's feature films include the soon to be released feature "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. Bob began coaching actors privately then teamed with Della Cole to do intensive weekend workshops. Demand from their students led to the creation of yourACT On-Camera Acting Classes. The husband and wife team also continue to work together as co-producers and performers in Sketchworks, Atlanta's premier sketch comedy troupe.
 Peter Messaline
Canadian Tax Expert and Actor
Peter Messaline has worked on stage and in film/tv for 40 years. He voiced the Daleks in the first 'Dr Who', has played principal and guest star roles and many, many commercials. He is one of The Advisors, proud members of TAAS, and also the most-published Canadian arts career writer and publisher, with titles such as The Agents Book, The CD Tax Kit.
 Steve Merle
Chicago Market Expert
Steve is the owner and director of Act One Studios, the largest and most respected actor's training center in the Mid-West. Steve earned his MFA in acting from Columbia University. Located in Chicago, Act One offers over thirty different classes, enrolls over four hundred students every nine weeks, and has a faculty of 25 working professionals. As a matter of fact, they are very proud to say that in June '08 their teachers have landed two Tonys - for August: "Osage County", and an Obie, for "The Adding Machine". Steve founded The Conservatory at Act One, the only full time, two year, certificate training program in the Mid-West.
 Melody Jones
Voice and Voice-Over Expert
With over 25 years experience as a Professional Voice Talent, Melody Jones is bringing her Knowledge and Experience to YOU! Melody designs her classes as a private, comfortable environment. VOCAL TECHNIQUE & COACHING for singing embraces the student (Beginner to Advanced) with a healthy technique that develops both the Legit and Belt voice with targeted exercises to build Range, Strength and Quality. Broadway, Pop, Jazz and Classical explored. VOICEOVERS: "Voiceovers are Not about your Voice, but about your ACTING!" Learn Microphone and Vocal Technique, Analyze Copy, Sustaining a Character and explore creative Acting choices. Experience all types of copy (Commercial, Promo, Narration, Animation) in a Professional Studio.
 Laura Kossoff
Business Expert
Laura Kossoff is the President of The Business of Show Business, offering seminars to help actors achieve success from a behind-the-scenes perspective. As a talent manager and President of Dream Weavers Management, Laura has represented hundreds of actors and performers. She has performed and produced improvisational comedy, Shakespeare and Off-Broadway theatre. Additionally, she has worked in entertainment finance and arts administration. A native New Yorker, Laura is a graduate of Wellesley College.
 Jagger Kaye
Scam Expert
Jagger was born & raised in NYC's Hell's Kitchen. Jagger is an Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Coach, Acting Teacher, Independent Casting Director, Rock And Roll Jeopardy Winner and Former Hoodlum. Credits include: Guest role (4 scenes) on NBC's finale of "ED", "THE KNIGHTS OF PROSPERITY" (ABC), national commercials (current - Alka Seltzer) and numerous indy films and off-off's.
Jagger also runs ActorsFirstNY, the source for free casting notices.
 Barry Morgenstein
Headshot Expert
Barry Morgenstein is one of the most sought after headshot photographers in The NYC area. Barry
was recently voted "Best Headshot Photographer in NYC 2009" in this
years' Backstage Readers Choice poll. Barry has won 3 out of the past 4
years.
After 24 years in the business, Barry is recommended by AFTRA, top
Casting Directors, Agents, Acting Coaches and thousands of Actors pleased with thier headshots.
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