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

ZBS INVITES ALL CLIENTS OF LIL ANGELS Unlimited TO ATTEND
“what’s Next!: A Special two-part event!“ including:

• An exclusive Panel Discussion between Zak Barnett and Jackie Reid from Lil Angels Unlimited 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 between Zak Barnett and Jackie Reid from Lil Angels Unlimited.

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, September 22
Panel & Sample Class Timings:
2:30 – 5:30 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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Jackie Reid
Lil Angels Unlimited

Jackie’s entertainment career began with her two successful kids. As a former “Stage Mom” of actors, she is uniquely qualified on both the talent and management sides of the industry. Her success with her own kids brought more and more parents asking if she would manage their kids and Lil Angels was born. Jackie’s “Super Power,” as she calls it, is the uncanny ability to identify talent within the first 5 minutes of an introduction. Casting and talent agents alike respect and recognize her unparalleled eye for talent. Jackie knows how to make sure actors do all that is expected of them by the entertainment industry while being a supportive and guiding hand for both new and experienced talent. She’s written a monthly column for over 7 years on backstage.com, educating actors on all the best practices she’s learned throughout her successful career.

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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!