Meet the Commercial Department

In order to sign with these large agencies you must meet and be approved by all the agents in the office. Here's your chance to meet 4 agents from 2 top commercial agencies in one night. During this 2-hour workshop you will present yourself by reading copy in the relaxed and fun environment that Brooke and Mary provide. The evening will start with a short interview followed by 2 pieces of commercial copy, provided in advance. Feedback and re-direction is given by the talent agents and Brooke and Mary. The evening will conclude with an open Q&A discussion. This is the workshop for you if you are looking for representation and getting more auditions. You must have 6 headshots and resumes to attend. Beverages and snacks will be provided.

Brooke & Mary say: "This workshop is brand new. We felt there was a need for actors to be seen by more than one agent in the office in order to begin working with that agency. And, different agents within an office work with different casting directors so it only makes sense to meet as many agents in one office as possible. We know it will be a huge hit. If you've taken previous commerical classes and want to showcase your skills and meet some of the premier talent agents in New York City, then this workshop is right for you. "

Note: This class is held in a studio at House Casting, but is not affiliated with them.

Class size limited to 15 students

The mystery agency is not allowed to print their names in any advertisements. If you are interested to know who they are email castingloop@gmail.com and we will fill you in.

About Your Instructors

Mystery Agent

Talent Agent, Mystery Agency

This agent works for a top NYC full service agency. She cannot disclose her name on the internet but if you email me at talent@brookethomascasting.com I will let you know who she is.

Maura Maloney

On-camera Talent Agent, CESD

Maura Maloney is an on-camera commercial agent at the bi-coastal agency Cunningham Escott Slevin Doherty known as CESD. She works with signed clients only. CESD is one of the top agencies to work with commercially. They have great relationships with all the major casting directors.

Lakey Wolff

Talent Agent, CESD

Lakey has been in the commercial department at this prominent agency for over 10 years. CESD is a full service agency, and has many clients in numerous Broadway shows, such as Chicago, Newsies, Motown, (just to name a few...) and many national tours. CESD has been very successful in developing careers, and have clients working on TV shows such as SMASH, Feature Film, and thousands of commercials including: Verizon, Apple, Lowes, Macy's, AARP, and Shoe Carnival.

Mary Egan Callahan (Host)

Casting Director, House Casting

Brooke Thomas (Host)

Casting Director, Brooke Thomas Casting

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this right for me? Who should take classes and workshops in the Casting Loop?

From real people to real actors, Casting Loop instructional offerings are for people who are looking to book television commercials and TV programming. Our classes, workshops and events fill up with everyone from curious, unsigned, non-union aspirers looking to get into the business to established actors looking to improve and hone their performance techniques for commercial and TV auditions. While actors, comedians, and improv artists consistently sign up to our classes, we have many, many people from all walks of life, like doctors, lawyers, assistants, housewives, athletes, business professionals, art dealers, etc., etc., etc.

Who has taken these type classes in the past?

Thousand of our students have taken classes and we see them appearing on ad spots, television shows and film everyday. Some who went on to train for commercials (usually before they got popular) via our class and then rose up the entertainment ladder include: Ben Schwartz (House of Lies), Nick Kroll (The Kroll Show, The League), Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation, Safety Not Required), Bayne Gibby and Jason Mantzoukas (Enlightened), Ed Helms (Daily Show, The Office,The Hangover), Adam Pally (Happy Endings), Jessica St. Clair (Best Friends Forever, Bridesmaids), Rob Huebel (Human Giant, Adult Swim series Childrens Hospital) Michael Nathanson (Side Effects), Kate McKinnon (SNL), Pete Holmes (voice of the E-Trade baby and soon to be host of The Midnight Show with Pete Holmes). ...This is a very small partial list! ...And maybe you’ve seen people in ads that you didn’t know were past students such as comedian Coleman Green (Cablevision pink pixel), actress/songstress Nadia Quinn (Yoplait yogurt), Sara Megan Thomas (wrote and starred in the movie Backwards), Jim Connelly (Amtrak and many other ads). This list goes on and on...

What is your refund policy?

Plans change, we get it. If you book a job or something else comes up we'll try to resell your seat if you notify us 7 or more days prior to the start of the class or workshop. (Go to "Contact Us" to let us know.) But if it's a 7 day or less notice and we can't fill your seat, we won't be able to refund.

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