Laura Gibson, from Generate Management, is from Indiana and went to Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. She moved out to Los Angeles right after college where she began her career at United Talent Agency. She was promoted to coordinator there, but decided she wanted to go to a smaller firm. She was an agent at Rebel Entertainment partners for roughly 4 years, when she was approached by the bigger firms again. She went to ICM, where she worked as an agent, before making the move into management. Laura loves working with actors and help shaping their careers. 

LA TALENT MANAGER WORKSHOP

DAY 1 
SATURDAY, APRIL 13 

Grades K-2

10:00-11:00 (by appt. – 6 spots only)

Grades 3-8

11:00am – 1:00pm

Grades 9-Young Adult

2:30pm – 4:30pm

DAY 2  
SUNDAY, APRIL 14 

Grades 3-8

10:00am – 12:00pm

Grades 9-Young Adult

12:30pm – 2:30pm

DAY 1 

• Before all of the actors have performed, there will be a 20-minute educational Q&A session (parents welcome to stay) with the manager in front of the whole classroom of actors. (i.e. information on what agents/managers are looking for, marketing yourself, headshots/resumes, networking, social media, unions, and much more)!
• Each actor will hand their headshot/resume to each of the managers (immediately before the actor performs) for the agents/managers to review
• Actors will perform a prepared TWO MINUTE scene (with a provided reader) or monologue in front of the manager AND the whole classroom of actors (as it is very important to learn from watching others).
• If any of the managers want, they may ask you questions or ask for re-directs of all or some of the performance.
• Actors will receive verbal critiques/comments

DAY 2 

• Actors will be given a cold read scene to perform.  We will discuss importance of cold reads and go over tips on how to be successful with them.  Actors will be given minimal time to prepare sides.  Actors will perform sides and receive verbal feedback from managers.  Actors may be given a scene partner or asked to use a reader.  Be prepared for either.

 

 

*PLEASE NOTE:
*STUDIO RATES ARE FOR STUDENTS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN CLASSES AT YOUNG ACTORS HOUSE

STUDIO RATE - GRADES K-2 - $75

STUDIO RATE - GRADES 3-8 - $370

STUDIO RATE - GRADES 9-YOUNG ADULT - $370

NON STUDIO RATE - GRADES K-2 - $100

NON STUDIO RATE - GRADES 3-8 - $420

NON STUDIO RATE - GRADES 9-YOUNG ADULT - $420

 

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David Eisenberg & Gilbert Lopez co-own Protege Entertainment, founded in 1997. It is a full service management office for actors in TV, Film and Commercials ages 5-25.

LA TALENT MANAGER WORKSHOP

 

DAY 1

SATURDAY, APRIL 27

 

Grades K-2

10:00-11:00 (by appt. – 6 spots only)

 

Grades 3-8 

11:00am – 1:30pm

 

Grades 9-Young Adult 

2:30pm – 5:00pm

 

DAY 2

SUNDAY, APRIL 28

Grades 3-8

11:00am – 1:00pm

 

Grades 9-Young Adult

2:30pm – 4:30pm

 

 

DAY 1

 

• Before all of the actors have performed, there will be a 30-minute educational Q&A session (parents welcome to stay) with the manager in front of the whole classroom of actors. (i.e. information on what agents/managers are looking for, marketing yourself, headshots/resumes, networking, social media, unions, and much more)!

• Each actor will hand their headshot/resume to each of the managers (immediately before the actor performs) for the agents/managers to review

• Actors will perform a prepared TWO MINUTE scene (with a provided reader) or monologue in front of the manager AND the whole classroom of actors (as it is very important to learn from watching others).

• If any of the managers want, they may ask you questions or ask for re-directs of all or some of the performance.

• Actors will receive verbal critiques/comments

 

DAY 2

 

• Actors will be given a cold read scene to perform. We will discuss importance of cold reads and go over tips on how to be successful with them. Actors will be given minimal time to prepare sides. Actors will perform sides and receive verbal feedback from managers. Actors may be given a scene partner or asked to use a reader. Be prepared for either.

 

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DISCLAIMER: A class/workshop/showcase is NOT a job interview or audition WHATSOEVER. The presence of any teacher, casting director/associate, agent or manager is neither a guarantee nor a promise of employment or representation. It is 100% NOT an audition or employment/representation opportunity. The intent of the class/workshop/showcase is solely educational, a learning and networking experience.

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STUDIO POLICIES:

• Cancellation Policy:  Upon completed registration, no refunds will be issued, but will apply credit for a future class session.
• Missed Class Policy: There are no refunds for missed classes, but they may be made up in an age-appropriate class with instructors permission only during the same session.
• Please note the 24 hour cancellation policy for Private Coaching & Audition Taping. The student is responsible for the full amount owed if they cancel their private coaching appointment within less than 24 hours.

 

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Suggested Books on Acting:

Audition by Michael Shurtleff

Meisner on Acting by Stanford Meisner

Respect for Acting by Uta Hagan

An Actor Prepares by Constantin Stanislavsky 

Improvisation for the Theatre by Viola Spolin

A Practical Handbook for the Actor by Melissa Bruder

Acting in Film by Michael Caine

On the Technique of Acting by Michael Chekhov

Self-Management for Actors by Bonnie Gillespie

A Dream of Passion by Lee Strasberg

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(469) 389-0068

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