New England Casting Directors

Carolyn Pickman - CP Casting. "What traits I see that will get you cast."

Angela Peri - casting the roles for "American Hustle" (int. by our own Becki D.)

Jodi Purdy - Casting and wrangling hundreds of Extras.  

Anne Mulhall - Casting in Rhode Island, special auditioning tips for you

 

New England Agents

Andrew P. Wilson - Owner of AWA Talent Agency (SAG-AFTRA)

Lynda St.James - Owner of Cameo Kids. with info for parents of actor children.

Suzanne Crosby - Image Makers Models, how to get more print work.

Kristie Raymond - Viewfinder Productions, how to be best prepared for a go-see.

Susan Lunetta - Exxcel Model and Talent

John Campanello - learn more about Between Gigs Casting.

Patricia Campbell - Portland Models & Talent LLC

Maggie, Inc - Casey, Owner reveals the benefits of being SAG-Franchised

Kevin Fennesey – Casting Director, long-time Union actor, anti-scam watchdog.

Kathleen Longsderff - NEMG Agency Director

Leo Anthony - Asian Boston

 

Successful New England Actors

Paul Horn - SAG-AFTRA Board (Previous President), on when and how to join the Unions.

Tom Kemp - Residing in Boston, and working in Hollywood and Nationally

Hester Schell - Transplant from California, finding Networking Gold in Boston.

Judith Kalaora - Brand Ambassador, historical tour guide, and staying non-union.

Mandy Wilson - her experiences with Boston Conservatory, BFA Graduate

Troy Desmond Smith - Toastmasters and what it can do for you.

Deme Lane - Working with her New York manager for print and Film auditions.

Jay Gates -Rod Stewart Impersonator

KC White - LA Actor who returns home to New England for work.

 

New England Producers

Chris Byers - Founder of New England Studios, and will we find work there?.

Patricia Hohl - Mass Production Coalition (MPC) - why you should join.

Kevin Dibacco - DiBacco Films, how to actually get National Distribution.

Leah Rinaldi - Corporate Game Developer. how to get paid, fun work!

Shannon Vossler - Producer and 'Women in Film. Board Member

John Stimpson - Writer / Director "The Legond of Lucy Keyes"

 

National Producers

Chris Black - Writer/Producer: "Madmen", "Desperate Housewives", etc.

Barney Cohen - TV/Film Writer, "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch"

 

Folks who Hire Actors

Craig Sutton - find work for paid Specialty and corporate events.

John Chris Brault - photos of historic New England movie sets.

Mary Lou Belli - Sitcom work, special skill to help you get ready.

Steve Stone - Stone Media Pros, Hudson, MA

Tyler Sullivan - President Operations at Paul Mitchell of Northern New England

 

Acting Coaches and Classes

Peter Kelley - What to look for in an Acting Coach. On-set coaching.

Donald Mowat - Head of Make up Dept, “Fighter, Fever Pitch, etc”

Emmanuelle Chaulet - Acting Coach with a deeply spiritual touch.

Dossy Peabody - Stage Acting in New England. where to begin.

Steve BlackWood - His Master Class and Cold reading Sessions

Scott Fielding - Michael Chekov Studio Boston, acting with depth.

Betsy Polatin - Alexander Technique

Lau Lapides - Lau Lapides Acting Studio

Billy DaMota - Stop Pay-to-Play in Casting Director Workshops

 

Theater

Christine Mascott - Cape Cod Theater

Michael Dell'Orto - The Benefits of Equity in New England

Harry Thomas - Table Reads at the Waterford, CT Library

 

Comedy Work

Mark Scalia - Comedian

Adam Finelli - Comedian

Dan McCReady - Comedian

 

Voice Over

Jordan Rich - Voice Over artist and longtime Boston Radio Personality

Mike Jablon -  Voice Over artist, and instructor.

Sonny Dufault - Voice Over artist, instructor, a demo producer.

Dorothy Gallagher - Unique VO training for proven success

 

Stunts

John Mason - Full time Stunt Person in New England

Mark Bedell - Finding Stage Combat Training and work in New England.

Stacy Eddy - Stage Combat Training

Kachina Dechert - Stunts

 

Being a Successful Child Actor

Natalia Wallace - programs and resources for child actors

Natasha Colonero - using an agent with your child actor

Stephanie Mancinelli - On-Set Tutor

Rachel Weinstein - Parent, and Talent Tactician

 

Actor Resources

Becki Dennis - Talent Tools. Services for Actors.

Bob Ebener - Editing your reel, finding the right editor.

Bradley Van Dussen - New England Actor (optimising YOUR NE profile)

Erica Derrickson - on her Hollywood East Facebook Group, and photography

Kristine Oller - Change Strategist

Genine Tillotson - Harvard Square Script Writers

 

Publicists

Josh Mitchell - when should you hire a publicist, and why?

 

Make up

Jean Carney - Make up tips for actors, from a 25 year veteran Union Makeup artist.

Laurel Wiley - Make up for Actors,  best products and application.

 

The Unions

Andrea Lyman - Making a living from her one woman show. being on a SAG board.

Bill Mootos - Long time Equity Stage Actor,m and SAG-AFTRA Board Member

Chuck Slavin - SAG-AFTRA Board Member

Ben Whitehair - SAG-AFTRA details

Ben Winthrop - The SAG-AFTRA Pups Program

 

The Crew we Work with

Kelly Cronin -  Local Script supervisor for NE Feature Films

Bridget Cook - Hair Stylist to Will Ferrel and others.

Matt Newton - NH Film Office

Andrea Zax - Costumer

 

Making the Move to Hollywood

Elaine Loh - Teaches class, "So you moved to Los Angeles… NOW WHAT?"

 

Income Tax Tips

David Rogers - Actors Income tax tips to save you time and money

 

Tax Incentive for New England States

Jeff Kwass - Supporting Production with local services (and a tax credit)

Kathleen Pierce - Article on Maine Tax Credits