Pro Tools 4 Acting

ProTools for Acting

What industry should I go into, stage or film? Why is it important to have an agent? What is the purpose of a manager? How do you identify a professional headshot photographer? As a young and budding actor, do these questions cross your mind? Do you ever wonder how show business operates? Are you ready to take ownership of your acting career?

June 30, 2022 | 1:00pm EST

Pro-Tools for Acting Summit Live

Come and learn steps to becoming a PROFESSIONAL Actor

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No matter where you are, Babs the International Vocal Coach
is here to bring you ANSWERS!

Pro-Tools for acting is a symposium that will be engaging top professionals in the industry. Babs Alexander, career coach will be interviewing top agents, casting directors, producers, directors, well-known actors, talent managers and coaches to answer the most wanted questions by aspiring artists who feel like they need to understand what the market is and how it operates. We can’t wait to share our game-changing knowledge earned from spending years in the industry, so we can help you unfold your artistic dreams right before your very eyes.

Join Casting Directors, Managers, Actors, Talent Agents and Producers and learn from their exclusive insider advice! Find out who’s who in the industry and they key functions they possess. Ask questions and get answers Get some tips so you can take artistic power to the next level!

We are here to guide your footsteps so you can land auditions, ace them and get booked for work! Join our global attendees from all over the world and secure your spot today!

Host: Babs Alexander

Barbara Alexander, Actress, Singer, International Vocal Coach, Author, Motivational Speaker and Career Coach. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, minor in Theater with an emphasis in voice and Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership.

Made her debut on Broadway in 2006 in an Off Broadway Show, “Time is Winding Up, Get Over It, “ by Fats Waller granddaughter, Sharon Dean. She went on tour as Blues Singer in Fandance with Misty Rowe, booked Hairspray, (3X). Appeared in Brooklyn’s Finest, Amsterdam, Big Brother Big Sister Commercial for United Way, and many other projects. She has been teaching, training and empowering people for over 30 years. She has performed in 38 states and 4 countries, singing in seven languages. She has trained and taught clients from beginners to professionals in voice and theater.

Her clients have auditioned and performed on stages of The Voice, The Apollo, American Idol, America’s Got Talent, X Factor, Who’s Got Talent, Miss Sweden, Miss Connecticut, Broadway, recording artists and the list continues. She is a former certified music teacher in public schools since 1994 in FL, CT and NY.

Meet the Panel

Miralee Menzies

Miralee Menzies is the owner and operator of Menzies Talent, a diversity and inclusion-driven agency based in the heart of Los Angeles.
She began her career in the entertainment industry as a Production Assistant and later worked as an office P.A. and Production Coordinator for a two-time Emmy award-winning producer. She left the workforce to raise her two boys but after seeing the scarcity of Asian representation in Hollywood, she decided to return after a long hiatus. Her talent agency specializes in developing talent and is committed to inclusion & diversity. She is a licensed and bonded talent agent and a member of the Television Academy.

Tricia Correia

Tricia Correia is the CEO and Executive Producer of Relevant Entertainment Studios. She is an award-winning entertainment professional with over 20 years of experience within film, television, and live events.

Her career has been varied and diversified as a director, first assistant director, producer, writer, stage manager, production assistant, actor, and voice over artist. Tricia has collaborated with A-list Hollywood notables, and industry influencers such as George Clooney, Jim Caviezel, Hollywood Legend Terry Moore, Michael Franzese, Ron Jeremy, Mega Rock Church Sr. Pastor Miles McPherson, David Crowder, Toby Mac, Kirk Franklin, P.O.D, Amy Grant, Chris Tomlin, Lincoln Park, super bowl winner Darren Carrington, and running back Ladainian Tomlinson.

Victoria Pousada Kreindler

Victoria is a NY, LGBTQ, multilingual Hispanic-Jewish Actor / Model. Her interest in acting began in High School when she took an Acting Workshop for Young Women and attended the NYSTEA Student Conference. Later, she starred in various theatrical productions during her post-graduate year.

Victoria graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor’s in Theatre Arts and minors in Spanish, Japanese, and Music in January of 2021. She made her debut as a professional Actor her last year of college when she began partaking in Acting classes and interning for celebrity Acting showcases. Her most recent credits include “Streets & Avenues”, available on Amazon Prime.

In a short time, she has nurtured connections with celebrity Actors and Acting teachers, renowned Casting Directors, and obtained both Agents in Los Angeles, Ohio, and New York, as well as management in Atlanta. She aims to help aspiring Actors learn how to navigate The Entertainment Industry safely through her blog, available on her website <www.victoria-pousada-kreindler.com> and her Instagram guides <@VictoriaPousadaKreindler>.

Rita Powers

Rita Powers began her career in entertainment in 1987 at Little Stars, a boutique children’s talent management firm in New York City.
Ms. Powers started as an interviewer but was quickly promoted to office manager. After several years with Little Stars, Ms. Powers left to become a SAG agent with the A+ Agency.
Four years of experience with A+ gave Ms. Powers the opportunity to develop strong business contacts and build exciting relationships, providing her with the resources and confidence needed to open her own business. Rita Powers Management was an immediate success.

Nate Taylor

Nate Taylor is a trained actor with over 8 years of film experience. Most recently he can be found playing the character Von on the crime drama "Infidelity " now on Amazon Prime, Peacock, and Tubi. He has also entertained audiences on stage in many plays including The Usher Board and The Secret.

He has also guest starred in the online miniseries He Said She Said, Zenobia's Lost Ones series and more. Nate has trained under Frank Rossi for Film and Susan Gibney for Television. He is currently training at Houdes Acting Studio in Ohio. Nate is currently working on an independent film called The Devil is on my Track, set to release on Amazon Prime in 2023.

Filmed in Cleveland Ohio, the movie depicts the life of two lifelong friends, James and Tyrone, who run a very lucrative drug operation. When one of them decides to change his life for the better, it leads to jealousy, murder, and a struggle for power. Nate plans to continue his professional acting career in Film and Television in Ohio, NY, and next year Atlanta.

Jeffrey Dreisbach

Jeffrey received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Wayne State University with additional performance study from Roger Williams College (London) and California Institute of the Arts (Disney University).

Upon graduation, Jeffrey worked as an actor in New York for over 20 years accruing theatre, film and television credits. On Broadway, he performed over 500 performances as Lt. Kenrick in Aaron Sorkin’s, A Few Good Men (Original Cast). Jeffrey soon transitioned into performing arts administration and became Executive Director of the nation’s oldest and largest broadcast training Schools, served as faculty in a performing arts High School, Interim Director of an actors training institute and guest faculty at several universities.

He began his role as Casting Partner with McCorkle Casting in 2010. His is the author of, “Conversation Pieces out of the Studio (Voice-over workbook) and his podcast, “Casting Actors Cast” is heard weekly worldwide with thousands of downloads. Jeffrey enjoys teaching actors at colleges, universities and conservatories throughout New York and the country.

Consuelo Benson

Consuelo Benson is a Canadian/Filipina (Asian) Actra Actor. Serves as a Board Director with Canada 48Hour Film Fest. She values regular Film work in Commercial and behind the scenes of Feature Films such as Hallmark, Lifetime, Netflix, including T.V Series Sunnyside, Burden of Truth & upcoming Sky Med July 10, 2022. She started as a Dance Mom & Mommager for her working Son, a professional Child Actor in Theatre and Film.

Consuelo is represented by Panache Talent Management in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. So besides being busy in the Film Industry since 2012, her career launched in Business working in the Travel Industry as a Consultant since 1988 has given her opportunities to experience many aspects in Consulting, Marketing and Sales & Management with opportunities to Travel. She continues to enjoy working in both Careers with passion in the Film Industry learning daily and Volunteering her time to participate in local Film Festivals.

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