Los Angeles, CA

Brandon Sierra, Partner at MSA Agency, discovered his passion for the entertainment industry at an early age. Years of dance, vocal and formal musical theatre training led him to Niagara University where he earned his Bachelor’s in Fine Arts and Dance and had the honor and privilege of working with the legendary musical theatre duo, John Kander and Fred Ebb. Working and performing in New York City for seven years provided him numerous career building opportunities and professional experience, including his years of service to The Broadway Dance Center, where the foundation of his career, network and relationships were formed. Brandon is excited and honored to bring his 11 years of agency experience to McDonald / Selznick Associates (MSA) and is looking forward to providing the leadership, work ethic, and a – list service that the industry has come to expect from him.

Clear Talent Group represents dancers, actors and models as a full service talent agency.

With over 26 years in the industry, Philip Marcus is a veteran talent agent representing actors and actresses in the areas of Television, Film, Commercials, and Voiceover. Currently his clients star as series regulars on TV shows “Cobra Kai”, “Chad”, “The Cleaning Lady”, “Home Economics”,  contract roles on “General Hospital” and “The Young and The Restless”, and recently major hit shows like “Modern Family”, “Fresh Off the Boat”, ”Fuller House”, Disney’s “Coop and Cami”, “Sydney To the Max”, “Walk the Prank”, “Mech X-4”, “Bunk’d” “Austin & Ally“ and “Girl Meets World”. Also, Philip’s clients can be heard starring in such animated projects as Little Agnes from “Despicable Me 1, 2, 3 and now the new Despicable Me 4”, series regulars on “Give A Mouse A Cookie”, Netflix’s “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous”, and Disney’s “Mira: Royal Detectives”, recurring on “The Loud House”, Disney’s “The Lion Guard”, “Vampirina”, “Special Agent OSO” and “Doc McStuffins”, “The Backyardigans”, Nick Jr.’s “Bubble Guppies”, “Family Guy”, “South Park”, and classic animated films like “The Lion King”, “The Little Mermaid”, “Happy Feet”, and “Finding Nemo”.

Philip’s clients can be seen in recent films like Jordan Peele’s “Us”, “Kim Possible”, “Kidnap” as Halle Berry’s son, Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One”, “The Conjuring 2”, “Logan” and “Central Intelligence”. In addition to the numerous co-star, guest star, and recurring roles on television, Clear Talent Group clients can be seen on many national network commercials ranging from Microsoft and Dairy Queen to Old Navy and AT&T, to name a few.

With branches in LA and NYC, The Clear Talent Group Young People’s Department is made up a strong and experienced team of 3 agents that represents clients ranging from age 3 to early 20s who are located all over the country.

New York, NY

The team is actively seeking fresh talent for upcoming television productions and feature films. Casting is currently underway for dancers, singers, actors and poets across a range of exciting new projects, including Marvel productions, the upcoming Descendants film, the next Zombies movie, and a new boys’ band in partnership with Disney—executively produced by Justin Timberlake, along with members of New Kids on the Block and 98 Degrees.

The agency’s client roster and industry partnerships include notable names such as Michael Copon (Power Rangers, One Tree Hill), Issac Ryan Brown (Raven’s Home), Sky Katz (Raven’s Home), Jeff Timmons (98 Degrees), Alisa Reyes (The Proud Family), LaCienega Boulevardez (All That on Nickelodeon), Jordin Sparks (American Idol), Ashanti (award-winning singer and songwriter), and Phyllis Yvonne Stickney (comedian, host, actress, and writer).

New York, NY

Coty Manriquez is the Director of Admissions at The Broadway Star Project and has been since 2017. I am looking for talented young actors interested in developing their talent and exploring avenues such as TV, Film, and Musical Theater. Some success stories that we have had the pleasure of working with include Sahadi Writh Joseph, Luke Islam, Bonale Fambrini, and Gianna Harris, just to name a few.

Dallas, TX

Outreach Advisor for the prestigious AMDA College of the Performing Arts, Alexis Gette brings over 15 years of distinguished leadership in performance arts across Texas and beyond, holding specialized degrees in Theatre: Acting and Directing from Southwestern University and Texas A&M University. As a certified TTAO Contest Manager and Texas Thespians Executive Board member serving as Junior Director, she has established herself as an authoritative voice in theatrical assessment and development. Her extensive directorial portfolio spans prestigious productions throughout Texas metropolitan areas. Alexis’ exceptional talent for identifying and cultivating performers has been demonstrated through her pivotal roles in education, management, casting, and production leadership across diverse intensive theatrical programs. An alumna of the highly selective Teach for America program, she combines pedagogical excellence with artistic vision, creating transformative theatrical experiences. In her current role, Alexis travels nationally identifying and mentoring the next generation of exceptional acting, singing, and dancing talent. She has enjoyed awarding over 2 million dollars in scholarships and enjoys watching students pursue their passion in the arts with the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.

Emily Makarewicz’s experience in both business and the performing arts gives her the knowledge and ability to guide and develop her clients’ careers in the entertainment industry. Emily attended the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy for high school, and then The Juilliard School majoring in music as a flutist. While at Juilliard, Emily worked 7 days a week in multiple positions, including ushering for their theatre department, she was a video editor for ABC News, and she also worked as an assistant for a property sales team at Related – a real estate development firm. Simultaneously, Emily had concert appearances with her trio (ETA3), performed in multiple orchestras, and had solo engagements as a flutist throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. After graduating Juilliard with undergraduate and master’s degrees in five years through their accelerated program, Emily landed an assistant position at the esteemed Sotheby’s International Realty on the Upper Eastside – working under 300 real estate agents and brokers who represented high-net-worth individuals and celebrity clientele. She soon acquired her real estate license – later joining the team as an agent at Douglas Elliman. At this point many of her friends from high school and college were now pursuing their careers in L.A. as actors, singers, and dancers. Emily decided it was time for a change and took a leap of faith by relocating across the country. Once she arrived in Los Angeles, over a dozen of her friends started pushing Emily to become their talent manager due to her magnetic personality and sales experience. All of her previous positions and education were extremely impactful for this career change, inspiring Emily to have a passion for developing and managing talent. Around the same time, Emily met Richard – and they hit it off immediately! Quickly falling in love and getting engaged, Emily realized starting a talent management company for actors and musicians with her then husband would be a perfect fit. Through their mutual expertise, Emily and Richard co-founded Apex Talent Group in the fall of 2011. Emily’s personal knowledge from live performances helps her steer the careers of her clients, especially related to musical theatre singers and dancers. Discovering fresh, new talent and helping them achieve their dreams is extremely important and rewarding to Emily.

When Louise Despointes founded City Models in 1978, followed later on by Frederika Levy and Lionel Dejean at the head of the agency, she started recruiting amongst her friends and on the streets. She was looking for real « faces », tomboys, rebels and poets…  

« An unparalleled ability to see beauty where others couldn’t, until they could »  

These are the genes of CITY : a radical approach, an unconventional aesthetic, select what others would call « anti-models » and turn them into inspirational and iconic characters.  

City currently represents and is always scouting for models, musicians, dancers, painters, actresses, singers, from all backgrounds and origins.  

Unexpected flashes of grace, many legends are born with CITY:  

Tyra Banks, Carla Bruni, Elle Mc Pherson, Carmen Kaas, Farida Khelfa, Anna Mouglalis, Isabelli Fontana, Helena Christensen, Maiwenn Le Besco, Eva Herzigova, Irina Shayk, Bar Refaelli, Julie Delpy, Lou Doillon , Joan Smalls, Clemence Poesy …  

Today, strengthened by this tradition, CITY carries on the spirit of openness and diversity.

Los Angeles, CA

Ted Maier is the Head of the Youth Division and Adult Commercial Division at Avalon Artists Group LA, based in Los Angeles. A seasoned industry leader, Ted is known for developing standout talent and placing young performers across major television and streaming platforms.

He is scouting dancers, actors, models and singers. His clients have appeared in notable recent projects, including Yellowjackets (Showtime), Peacock’s Teacup, Netflix’s The Upshaws, Nickelodeon’s Bossy Bear, and Power Rangers: Dino Fury. Additional credits include Bailee Bonick in the 2023 film Theater Camp and Reese Levine’s performance as Young Tommy in the Broadway revival of The Who’s Tommy. Ted continues to champion emerging talent while securing high-profile opportunities in today’s competitive entertainment landscape.

Atlanta, GA

Forward represents dancers. Born in New York City and raised in Suffolk, Virginia, Julian Blondell has always been deeply connected to the arts. A proud graduate of Old Dominion University, he earned his B.A. in Theatre with an emphasis on performance. During his time at ODU, Julian took center stage in numerous productions and built strong ties with the local Virginia Stage Company. Theater runs in his blood—his grandmother had ties to the stage, and his sister also pursued a theater degree at VCU.

After graduating, Julian moved to Atlanta in 2017 to pursue acting and signed with Houghton Talent Agency. His work has been featured on Amazon Prime and various streaming platforms. Beyond acting, Julian’s passion for storytelling led him to screenwriting, where he has received awards for his work. He has also collaborated with several taping companies in Atlanta, gaining extensive industry experience.

With a love for art, sports, and music, Julian’s creative drive extends beyond performance. Now stepping behind the camera as a talent agent with Forward Talent Agency, he is committed to helping actors and creators navigate the industry, secure opportunities, and elevate their careers from a fresh perspective.

Virginia Beach, VA

Rodney and Delaine Richards have been working with talent for over 18 years, starting with their very own child. At D & R Management, we empower you to be the best you can be. We work with models, actors/actresses, singers, and dancers.  We have cast young adults in several mini series VEEP on HBO, Nightmare next door, Who the Bleep Did I Marry, Evil Twin, Deadly Affairs, House of Horror, Empire on Fox and Gotham, Tulsa King, Found 2, Zatima, All the Queens men,  Mayor of Kingston, Cobra Kai, Reasonable Doubt, Fight Night, Will Trent, Stranger Things, the Oval just to name a few. We have done commercials for Education First, Doritos, Bridal layouts, Chili’s restaurant, Tourism, and Resorts.  Our singers have auditioned at America’s Got Talent, The Voice, American Idol, and the Apollo.  Our models have worked in several Fashion weeks (New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, DC, Coastal, Atlantic City, Atlanta Fashion Week), Bridal shows, and promotional modeling for companies like GEICO. Voice-overs for video games and cartoons. We also work within the pageant community.

New Orleans, LA

Karen Barnes is the owner of Senrab Talent Agency, representing dancers, actors, singers and print models of all ages, ethnicities, and gender identities. A published author and industry veteran, she brings a strong focus on professionalism, preparation, and career development.

In the past five years, Senrab talent has booked projects including The Young and the Restless, Witch Craft, The Way I Heard It, Queen Sugar, NCIS: New Orleans, and multiple Tyler Perry television productions, as well as national commercial campaigns for brands such as Dell, Ford, Nissan, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, and major financial institutions.

New York, NY

Elizabeth is the owner of Les Fleurs Management and is scouting dancers, actors and models. Les Fleurs Management is a model management company, specializing in scouting, developing and placement worldwide. At Les Fleurs Management we provide our models the guidance and support to succeed in the modeling industry. We are a management company with the goal to place our models with the best agencies in the industry. We focus on long term career goals maintaining personal one on one relationships with our models and their families in the development stages of their career and personal care. We are based in NYC and have relationships with top agencies in the main global markets.

Shreveport, LA

New York, NY

Susan Wright has been in charge of the film, TV and theater department at Ann Wright Representatives for the last 15 years. She is seeking young talent 6 through 50. Her clients are seen regularly on many episodic television shows (City on Hill, Magnum PI, White House Plumbers, L & O’s, Chicago Fire, Mare of Eastown, etc) and feature films, as well as on national tours in theater. She represents Oakes Fegley (Pete’s Dragon, War With Grandpa, Wonderstruck, Goldfinch), Winslow Fegley, (8-Bit feature, Teachers, Timmy Failure, Disney’s Fast Layne series, Spinning Gold), Chris Day (Wishman, Marley Taylor, Ryan Baumann) and many others.

NY – CA – Southeast

Katherine Connors has had a passion for musical theatre since she started performing at the NJ State Art Center at the age of 10. She went on to study at the American Musical Dramatic Academy in NY. She pursued an acting career in city over the next 10 years, starring in Off-Broadway Shows. She became the CEO and Founder of Made Worldwide Agency, where she was able to help book work for other talented actors and models who wanted to work alongside her. It is now a full-service agency in NY, LA, and FL too. She went back to school for business during that time and graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 small business program for entrepreneurial women on a full scholarship from Tory Burch. Nowadays, she more or less sits back and runs the show along with her team of agents while she grooms her 3-year-old son for the world of entertainment. She even teaches a class called Broadway Babies to introduce musical theatre to 0-4yr olds.

Los Angeles, CA

Our company is looking to expand our roster in all divisions, including models, talent, commercial, full-figured, children, tweens, and teens. Some of ous success in the industry include, Kelly Perine Girl Lay Lay, Paul Alayo booked The Mule directed by Clint Eastwood, Cesia Rosales (Cry Macho dir. Clint Eastwood), Guilford Adams booked The Morning Show, Monster (with Ryan Murphy EP), Khai Smallwood Print (Michael Jordan clothing line), Meilani Smallwood- (Game of Deceit on BET and About Elem), Kids on Bridges-Band, Kristina Debarge -Vocalist/Actor, Tim Urban-AI Vocalist and songwriter.

Tampa, FL

Chosen Model & Talent Agency is a faith-based boutique agency located in Tampa, Florida, representing models and actors ages 5 years old and up. We are full service and book for commercials, lifestyle, TV, and film in Florida as well as the Southeast markets.

Recent bookings include Dicks Sporting Goods print ad for the WNBA, a Top Golf commercial, an AT & T commercial, an Adidas shoot, and more. Talent Agency Owner and Booking Agent, Pamela Putnam, has been working in the industry for over 25 years and has herself been featured as the Disney Mom for Euro Disney brochure, various infomercials, and a variety of other print ads. She now focuses her successes on the next generation, booking them for a variety of work in the industry. She looks for talent with a passion for modeling, acting, and making a difference in the industry.

Lydia Garza is the owner/talent agent of The Blanco Agency. The agency is approaching their 10th year open years, while Lydia offers over 30 years of industry experience. The Blanco Agency is looking for actors to work in commercials, commercial print, television, film and professional theater. Our talent has booked work on TV shows like Walker, Chicago PD, Seal Team, and Mayfair Witches as well as many major feature films. We have so many actors who are making us proud everyday and we cannot wait to see the new faces at PTD 2024!