introducing
“what’s next!:
A Special two-part Event!”
ZBS INVITES ALL CLIENTS OF Avalon artists group AND MGMT ARTISTS
TO ATTEND
“what’s Next!: A Special two-part event!“ including:
• An exclusive Panel Discussion facilitated by Zak Barnett with Ted Maier from Avalon Artists Group and Aaron Sacks from MGMT Artists focused on visioning for “What’s Next!” in the industry.
• A ZBS Sample Class taught by ZBS owner and Master Teacher, Zak Barnett.
ZBS Panel Event: “WHAT’s NEXT!”
The panel will be an enlightening conversation moderated by Zak Barnett between Ted Maier from Avalon Artists Group and Aaron Sacks from MGMT Artists.
This event is part of ZBS’s “What’s Next!” Series— a dynamic response to the roller coaster of challenges the industry has faced, from the upheavals of a pandemic and Industry strikes to AI. In this series, we’re not just asking “What’s Next?”; we are creating a think tank around the answer. This discussion will offer a fresh approach to navigating and evolving in our fast-paced industry.
ZBS SAMPLE CLASS
Also, a very special Enrollment offer will be announced in this class! You don’t want to miss out!
DETAILS:
When: Sunday, July 14
Section 1: For Ages 8-14
Timings: 1:00 – 3:30 PM PT
Where: Online via Zoom
Section 2: For Ages 15+
Timings: 2:45 – 5:15 PT
Where: Online via Zoom
Notes:
Please be prepared to stay for the entirety of the event.
No late admissions will be allowed to enter.
FILL out the form below to register!
Meet the Panelists:
Zak is widely regarded in the industry for cultivating a generation of breakout stars. His clients, past and present, range from Broadway to Hollywood to Bollywood, from critically acclaimed up-and-comers to breakout stars and icons.
Currently, Zak has over 250 students working as series regulars on major television shows, as well as hundreds of others working as guest stars, co-stars, and major roles in both studio and independent films. Among his students and clients, past and present, are numerous NAACP, SAG, People’s Choice, Golden Globe, and Emmy winners. He also consults for directors, productions, and networks, to ensure both individual actors and entire casts rise to the occasion of their best performance possible.
Ted Maier is the head of the Youth Division at Avalon Artists Group LA, located in Los Angeles, CA as well as the Adult Commercial Division. He has been in the business for 31 years and is always looking to find the next star kid to place on Disney, Nickelodeon, Netflix or any other network looking to book his clients on National television!
You can see his client, Luciano Leroux in the first two seasons of YellowJackets and will be starring in the new Peacock series, “Teacup” coming out this Fall 2024. You may have also seen Bailee Bonick in the movie, “Theater Camp” that just came out in theaters last July, and may recognize his twin clients Cali & Noelle Sheldon in the Jordan Peele film, “US”. His client Jayden Ham is starring in Nickelodeon’s “Bossy Bear”, Reese Levine as Young Barry in the hit HBO series, “Barry” as well as Young Tommy in the Broadway musical “The Who’s Tommy”, Donna Wegert, is currently STARRING in the hit live show “Awakening” at The Wynn on the Las Vegas Strip and many more including some that perform on Broadway or touring the country.
I’ve worked with him for four years. He’s passionate about what he does, and it makes us passionate. We’re a family. ZBS is a community…a second home
Whenever I get a script I always ask myself, WWZD—What would Zak Do?
During the camera tests and throughout rehearsals and filming on my Netflix series, “Julie and the Phantoms”, Zak’s work with our young actors provided them with the tools that enabled them to accomplish outstanding work. If I didn’t know better, I’d swear he was a magician
Zak speaks the language of the soul and is able to stir his actors on the deepest levels of artistic and personal transformation.
His connection to his students is unlike anything I’ve seen…the work is incredibly brave
Zak Barnett taught me to love my craft. Before I came to the studio I loved acting and I knew it was all I wanted to do, but I didn’t know why. I found myself in a place where I was giving good auditions, but I wasn’t feeling fulfilled. Going through his classes allowed me to find my own wants and meld them into one. I learned to love the art of acting and find joy in making something special, something only I could create.
He’s made a lot of impact and a lot of change… I cannot recommend him enough!