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“what’s next!:
A Special two-part Event!”

ZBS INVITES ALL CLIENTS OF
Clear Talent Group AND Dream talent management
TO ATTEND
“what’s Next!: A Special two-part event!“ including:

• An exclusive Panel Discussion facilitated by Zak Barnett with Philip Marcus from Clear Talent Group and Karla Huff from Dream Talent Management 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 Philip Marcus from Clear Talent Group and Karla Huff from Dream Talent Management.

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
Here at ZBS, our signature approach has proven to help actors personally expand and elevate their training by guiding actors to find their inner confidence and unique charisma to make their work stand out from the rest. You will have an opportunity to learn more about our Acting for the Whole Self Approach by studio owner and founder Zak Barnett and watch how he transforms the work you see. As of 2024, ZBS has had over 250 series regulars and we’re still just getting started!

Also, a very special Enrollment offer will be announced in this class! You don’t want to miss out!


DETAILS:

When: Sunday, June 16
Section I (Ages 8-14) Timings: 1:00 – 3:30 PM PT (Parents are required to attend for Section I)
Section II (Ages 15+)  Timings: 2:45 – 5:15 PM 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:
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Zak Barnett
Creator and Director

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.

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Philip Marcus
Clear Talent Group

With over 26 years in the industry, Philip Marcus is a veteran talent agent representing actors and actresses in the areas of Television, Film, Commercials, and Voiceover. Currently his clients star as series regulars on TV shows “Cobra Kai”, “Chad”, “The Cleaning Lady”, “Home Economics”, contract roles on “General Hospital” and “The Young and The Restless”, and recently major hit shows like “Modern Family”, “Fresh Off the Boat”, ”Fuller House”. Also, Philip’s clients can be heard starring in such animated projects as Little Agnes from “Despicable Me 1, 2 and 3”, series regulars on “Give A Mouse A Cookie”, Netflix’s “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous”, and Disney’s “The Lion Guard”, “Vampirina”, “Special Agent OSO” and “Doc McStuffins”, “The Backyardigans”, Nick Jr.’s “Bubble Guppies”, “Family Guy”, “South Park”, and classic animated films like “The Lion King”, “The Little Mermaid”, “Happy Feet”, and “Finding Nemo”.

With branches in LA and NYC, The Clear Talent Group Young People’s Department is made up a strong and experienced team of 3 agents that represents clients ranging from age 3 to early 20s who are located all over the country.

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Karla Huff
Dream Talent Management

Karla Huff is co-owner of Dream Talent Management, a bi-coastal management company formed in 2005 that quickly became a leader in the boutique management industry. Their clients include Actors, Dancers, and Singers of all ages. 25 years of strong professional relationships built on trust and integrity, and her ability to discover and nurture talent has made her well respected and one of the most sought-after managers in the industry.

She is a former Vice President of the Talent Managers Association and a current voting member of the Television Academy. Additionally, she sits on the Advisory Committee of the Looking Ahead Program which is a part of SAG/AFTRA and The Entertainment Community Fund. A strong supporter of diversity and inclusion in all areas of the industry, Karla is very proud of her affiliation with these powerful and strong organizations that work for the good of actors and other industry professionals.

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Madelaine Petsch
Riverdale, The Strangers part 1 and 2
Actor

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

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DANIELLE MACDONALD
Dumplin', Birdbox, The Tourist
Actor

Whenever I get a script I always ask myself, WWZD—What would Zak Do?

Kenny Ortega
Kenny Ortega
High School Musical, Julie and the Phantoms, Descendants
Emmy and DGA Winning Director and Choreographer

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

Barnet Bain
Barnet Bain
What Dreams May Come, and Best Selling Author of "The Book of Being and Doing"
Oscar and Emmy Nominated Filmmaker

Zak speaks the language of the soul and is able to stir his actors on the deepest levels of artistic and personal transformation.

Sara Isacson
Sara Isaacson
Chicago Med and Fire, Law and Order: The Menendez Murders, The Mentalist
Casting Director

His connection to his students is unlike anything I’ve seen…the work is incredibly brave

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Jonathan Daviss
Outer Banks, Do Revenge
Actor

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.

Kristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth
Broadway Legend,
Tony & Emmy Winner

He’s made a lot of impact and a lot of change… I cannot recommend him enough!