V.I.P. Testimonials and Endorsements

Thank you so much for inviting me to the panel. What a great program you have and I am so excited to participate!

Jen Konawal, Agent, Gersh Agency

Stephanie,

It was my pleasure. Thanks for having me! I have a few kids that I met that I want to bring in soon on a General. I will definitely keep you posted.

Thanks again, David Doan - Casting NICKELODEON

Hey Stephanie,

Thanks so much for having me on Sunday. The kids were great and I really enjoyed myself. Take care.

Clint Alexander - Manager East Coast Casting , FOX-TV

Thanks so much for inviting me to the showcase...it was fun....!
We booked one of your graduates on a TMobile commercial last week!!!

Thanks,
Robin Dornbaum, Jordan Gill & Dornbaum Talent Agency

Hello Stephanie,

Just wanted to follow up from the showcase with possible work for grads to work on "Gossip Girl" this week. I was hoping to get in touch with them 2day!

All the best,
Sara Conte, Asst. Casting Director for "Gossip Girl"

Just wanted to thank you for bringing me in for the showcase. The kids were great and everything ran very smoothly. Wanted to let you know I will be contacting graduates from the showcase. Thanks again and I look forward to the next one.

Best,
Jason Bercy
CESD Talent Agency

Stephanie:

You are the greatest best Showcase Director on EARTH! Thank you kindly, and I will see you at next event.

Jeffrey Gafner -Casting Associate CBS-TV "CSI MIami"

Good Morning Stephanie:

There are some additional kids I have booked on ABC-TV, "One Life to Live": Have a good day.

Sheryl Baker Fisher - Asst Casting Director ABC-TV "One Life To Live"

The event was great, and I can’t wait to continue to being involved! Just to let you know, we will be working with Brittney Underwood. Best, --Rachel Altman Abrahms Artists Agency

Thanks for having us. The (showcse) event was very well run and overall thekids were good and prepared.

Best, Jason Bercy - Agent - CESD

Hi Stephanie:

This is Paula from Prestige Management. Group. I did a showcase for you guys over the summer and would be interested in doing another. We are currently in the process of launching a new childrens division and looking for for talent for both commercial print as well as legit. We as always still work with adults and looking to expand that as well.

Look forward to hearing back soon...

Best Regards, Paula Curcuru, President PMG - Prestige Management Group NYC

Hola from Carrie:

I had a great time at the showcase on Saturday. Thank you for the invite.

I'm sure I can use some of these guys in the future! I wish I'd know about you years ago!!! Thanks!

Carrie Haugh - Casting Director "Sesame Street"

I had a great time at the showcase on Saturday. Thank you so much for the invite.

I'm sure I can use some of these guys in the future! I wish I'd know about you years ago!!! Thanks!

Carrie Haugh, Casting Director - Sesame Street

Hi,
Mitchell Williams just booked a non-union commercial for SWRV (solar panels) as a hip hop dancer. Michaela Hill booked a union commercial for FYE (For Your Entertainment) stores...with performer Ne-Yo. Jeremy Kay got a callback on the Broadway show "Brighton Beach Memoirs" for the role of Eugene (I love that kid).
Thanks, Randi Mollo, Mollo Management

I thought the group overall was terrific. I will be calling in Nelson Gonzalez III for a meeting. Thanks for inviting me, I always have a great time!

- Achilles Tsakirdis, The Achilles Group Mgmt.

Hi Stephanie,

I just wanted to tell you how impressed I was with the students at the showcase last weekend. If you ever need someone to teach a commercial class, I would be happy to so just let me know.

Take care,
Rebecca, RJH Casting

I had a great time at the showcase and it was great to see all the talent your program has to offer!
- Tim Walsh, Atlas Talent

Hi,
Overall I thought all of the actors were well prepared. I would not hesitate to call them in when I have something they are right for. The staff was great and the showcase ran smoothly. Please keep me in mind for the future.
Thanks,
Alycia Aumuller, Casting Director

I was particularly impressed with the actors at the showcase.

Tisha, Don Case Casting

Hello Stephanie,

Thank you for a pleasant day interviewing your young talent. The children were prepared and personable. I look forward to seeing a few of them again. It was nice meeting you.

Take care,
Renate English, Friendly Faces

I will be calling in some graduates for callbacks. I'm definitely interested in working with them!

Thanks,
Ingrid, Ingrid French Management

I called in a graduate! I will let you know how it goes. Thanks again!

Best,
Lora Green, Marilyn Zitner Management

Hi Stephanie,

I've been working on a pilot for a kids educational show. Clint from FOX and an agent from the morning showcase suggested I see some of your kids. II'm booking two grads!

Best,
Doreen, Doreen Frumkin Casting

I signed Marquis Slater and I am going to be freelancing with Jada Russell. Thanks!!
- Stephanie Artuso, TalentWorks

I work with Kevin McConnell. I send him out. He's great!
- Tim Walsh, Atlas Talent

Hey!

I have a few people that I'm working with. I adore them and just know that they're going to do well: Zach Frio, Casey Cilio, Christopher Darbassie and Janet Zhou. I was very successful finding people last time!

Talk to you soon!

Heather Finn, FBI

Hi Stephanie,

Alexandra Vino has a callback for me tomorrow. I'm casting for real cheerleaders. She was great at the audition!

Best,
Doreen, Doreen Frumkin Casting

Ashton Williams booked a Burlington Coat Factory commercial through Robin at JGD!
- Dave McKeown, Shirley Grant Management

The following are kids I intend to bring in for a callback this month:

Aishwarya Gandotra
Vasundhra Gandotra
Brittany DelCais
Sharif Cobb
Jeremy Kaye
Ashton Williams
Omare Dennis
Shawna-Kae Wray

Thank you for having me!
- Randi Mollo, Mollo Management

Hi Stephanie,

Just wanted to let you know that we're meeting with Sharif Cobb and Aishwarya Gandotra next week. We are interested in working with them.

Thanks so much,
Christin Whitelaw, Aboutface Talent

Thanks! I had a great time at the showcase and saw a lot of talent!
- Emily Gipson, Josselyne Herman & Associates

Hello,

Thanks so much for allowing me to be a part of this event. I enjoyed it and please think of me for any future events. As for specific actors, there were some tremendous talent and I will be holding onto their headshots/resumes for the future if I can ever use them for a project.

Thanks,
Samantha Paladini, Abrams Artists

Thanks again for letting me be a part of the panel. I really like Moses. I thought that he was very talented and he has a great look. I also enjoyed Jelel and Bonnie. Jelel has a lot of talent and Bonnie has a really funky look. I loved Justin Sansone. I would love to have him come in and meet me. I also really liked Lesly Duarte. I would meet her too.
- Stephanie Artuso, TalentWorks

Hi Stephanie,

I just wanted to let you know that I called in Jessica Silverman last week for an appointment. It went so well that I sent her on an audition for a Huru Humi (a Japanese digital game) and she booked it! Also, our legit agent is interested in working with her as well!

Talk to you soon,
Dina Torre, GenerationTV

Thank you!!!

I love doing your showcases because I can find some great kids in the NYC area!!! I am going to contact Maxwell Pierre-Paul, John Dian, and Tatiana Chipondamanga to set up appointments! Thanks! XOXO

Dave McKeown. Shirlely Grant Mgmt

Hi Stephanie,

I just wanted to thank you again for having me this past Saturday. Please find a list of the kids that I am bringing back as callbacks at my office. I will keep you posted as to if we decide to work with any of them; Again, thank you and I will be in touch.

Best Regards,
Maggie Schuster
J. MItchell Mgmt

Hello! Thanks so much for having me. I am going to be calling in Jada Russell, Janet Zhou and Marquis Slater. They were great-amazing energy and looks. The group on a whole was great and I had a wonderful time. Thank you!!!

Stephanie
Artuso TalentWorks

Milton Gonzalez booked role of "Ramon" on "Law & Order Criminal Intent (his 2nd Law & Order, previously did a small roleon SVU)

- Dave McKeown
Shirley Grant Mgmt

Hi Stephanie,

Great news! Julia was selected for featured background on the show, "Gossip Girl"! I have spoken to her father. I've given him all the details for tomorrow's shoot. This will be a great experience for Julia to gain some on-set experience. There are not lines for this role-but afterall, experience matters. Talk to you soon!

Best,
Sara Conte
Asst. Casting Director "Gossip Girl"

As always, thanks for the opportunity. It's always a good environment to work in! Attached is a list of the talent I thought were best for the commercial read.

All my best,
Scott Wojick
Rosen & Wojcik Casting

I HAD A WONDERFUL TIME and thought it was amongst the best showcases I've ever seen. The students were all well prepared by you guys and the whole thing was so professionally done that it ran like clockwork. I have called in "8" of your clients. Again, thanks, call on me any time! Judith Lesley, Owner SInclair Management

I'm calling in for today, Jessica Silverman. She really was great, and "Gossip Girl" is looking for some day player roles, so I want our legit agent to meet her immediately. I'm looking over my notes and I eill let you know who else I'm calling in from your showcase. Thank you so much. There were a lot of great kids. Dina Torre - Agent Generation TV

I am setting up an MTV job and am going to call in some grads I met at Sunday's showcase. I am going into my files tomorrow and I'm sure I will call in some graduates from past sessions as well. Thanks. Best, Doreen Frumkin Commercial Casting Director NYC

Stephanie: Thank you so much for having me attend the showcase last Sunday. I am always amazed how wonderfully you organize these weekends and the talent you find.... Regards, Marion Falk - Agent Frontier Booking International F.B.I.

Signed these kids: Sooraz Byliupdi - was just on "Saturday Night Live" Tyrell Lowrey Tomaz Reid Gregory Georges will keep u updated! Hey- I booked Sooraz on a national network commercial - shooting it tomorrow. Also Tryell Lowrey booked an MTV promo. Just wanted to keep u updated! Dave Shirley Grant Managment

Hi Stephanie! I had such a great experience with your students last Sunday. They had such a great energy and are so enthusiastic. I... love watching them audition.... Please keep me posted. Best, Findley Davidson Casting Dept. "Nickelodeon"

I have already booked Sooraz Bylipudi on a "Saturday Night Live" Segment...and I am definitely going to work with Nelson Gonzalez and Odalis Sanchez and we have sent Morgan Marcheses on a couple of things... I really liked Amanda Cuevas and I will call her in...So it was all good! Robin Dornbaum Jordan Gill & Dornbaum Talent Agency, Inc NY, NY

Hey Stephanie, Thanks again for opportunity to teach and meet students... it was great. I really appreciated seeing the students take in what I had to offer and utllize it in their approach to the commercial copy. They were great! Right now, I am planning on calling in Milton Gonzalez. I see at the very least a Law & Order in his future. I am going to keep Chris Ryan and Abidade Aedoyin on file as well as Crystal Jacobs...I thought everyone did great and I am hanging onto their pictures and keeping an eye out for any other opportunties that might come up... Thanks again and look forward to the next time.. David McDemott Agent Jordan, Gill & Dornbaum

Hey there, I just thought you would like to know that Michaela Hill booked a Kmart commercial yesterday. It is a national network with all the trimmings! Funny thing too, the callback session was a same day situation, and poor Michaela boogied in from Boston with six hours of notice! Needless to say, we are all THRILLED! Thanks again for getting these kids so prepared and determined. Talk to you soon, Dina at Generation TV

Thank you again Stephanie for the great opportunity to work with you. I really like the format and I also enjoyed the enthusiasm of the actors. Hope all is well and I look forward to another showcase event. All the Best, --Jeffrey Gafner Casting Director WB – TV Warner Bros.

I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for a great day yesterday. It was professional, well organized, and truly a pleasure to be a part of. Thank you again. --Kia Riddick Nickelodeon Casting Coordinator

Thank you for everything! I will be working with Robert Gorrie thru JMM who snatched him up before he could even come to my appointment! Thanks again for including me! --Robin Dornbaum (owner) Jordan Gil Dornbaum Agency

I just want to thank you for the opportunity to meet your students on Saturday and to experience what a good job you are doing with them… I would love to meet more of your students in the future, and I am calling in a few of the ones I met….Thanks again.. --Marion Falk Frontier Booking International

Thank you. I thought this was a great format. A way for them to get more information and a good cross section of people for them to meet. Brought in Alywssa Nowak to audition for “MTV” this week. Best, --Doreen Frumkin Casting Director

Thank you again for including me on Saturday at your event, Already, I have scheduled a few of them to come in for full interviews in my office. I’ve also kept files on about 4 others. If the right project comes up, I would call them. Talk soon… --John SheaFrontier Booking International

Stephanie, What an amazing operation you are running! Because of you, we can recruit actors and actresses ready to go for pilot season in Hollywood. I have been using your program for years and hope to use them for years to come. Continued success and keep that talent flowing. --Bob Noll CEO Monster Talent, Inc.

Hi Stephanie, I had a great time and would love to continue meeting your students. I actually set up an appointment with Catherine Principe. She was great! Therefore, I am putting her in my book for future auditions. Thanks again, I had a blast!
--Dina Torre
Generations TV

Thank you so much for having me. They (the graduates) were delightful!
--Lakey Wolff
Agent (CESD)
Cunningham, Escott, Dipene & Associates

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