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.

Cindy Schoonover has been in the Entertainment Industry for the last 19 years. She actively represents over 350 talented clients of all ages as they move
forward with their careers at ERIS Talent Agency! At Eris, Cindy covers Theatrical, Commercial, Print, and Theatre. She also is the Executive Director of Commercials at the agency. Cindy works closely in development with Directors and Producers in Film/TV, Casting Directors, Theatrical and Commercial Managers, Photographers, Coaches and PR companies. This, coupled with her extensive business and marketing experience, enables her to identify quality talent who sparkle and can book in this Industry.

In addition to her career as a sought after Agent, Cindy has been married to her husband for 29 years, raised 4 children and has 3 grandchildren so far, not to mention numerous circles of friends.

Jennifer Yeager is a bi-coastal Talent Manager specializing in theatrical, commercial, and voice-over representation. A native New Yorker, Jennifer divides her time between NYC and Los Angeles, bringing a unique perspective and industry insight to her clients on both coasts. A proud graduate of the University of San Diego, she transitioned into talent management after a successful career as an actor, model, and shopping channel host.

In addition to her professional experience, Jennifer played an instrumental role in nurturing the acting and singing careers of her two daughters, who began performing at a young age. This hands-on experience has shaped her passion for guiding and cultivating talent with a personalized and supportive approach. Jennifer’s collaborative work with agents and her dedication to her clients’ growth and success make her a trusted partner in the industry. She represents children, teens, and adults, helping them navigate and thrive in the competitive entertainment world.

Prior to her move to Los Angeles, she was involved with the local and extras casting of Winter’s Bone, including the original staged reading, with Wright/Laird Casting based out of Kansas City, MO. Sarah’s love for casting may have started as a kid while working on Annie at Springfield Little Theatre but it would take years for her to realize this as her passion and career choice.

Sarah began her casting career in Los Angeles in 2010 under Casting Director Sheryl Levine working on Sonny With a Chance for Disney Channel. She would continue working with Sheryl as well as other casting directors on other shows for the network including Wizards of Waverly Place, So Random, Dog With a Blog, Jessie, Stuck in the Middle, and Bizaardvark as well as Disney XD’s Pair of Kings and Mighty Med. She also worked on shows such as Supah Ninjas, Fred: The Show, and Figure It Out for Nickelodeon. Other noteworthy projects with Awesomeness TV include Guidance, Expelled, Side Effects, Foursome, and Freakish.

After a brief hiatus from the entertainment business, Sarah returned to Los Angeles in 2021 and reconnected with her mentor and friend, Sheryl, working on projects such as Monster High: The Movie, Monster High 2: The Movie, Are You Afraid of the Dark: Ghost Island, A Really Haunted Loud House, and The Really Loud House live action series seasons one and two. Most recently, she worked on a Nickelodeon/Paramount+ movie called My Weird School.