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

ZBS INVITES ALL CLIENTS AND GUESTS OF Clear Talent Group,
AND Casting Director Ron Pennywell
TO ATTEND
“what’s Next!: A Special THREE-part event!“ including:

• An exclusive Panel Discussion moderated by Zak Barnett between Philip Marcus from Clear Talent Group, and Casting Director Ron Pennywell, focused on visioning for “What’s Next!” in the industry.

• A ZBS Sample Class taught by ZBS owner and Master Teacher, Zak Barnett.

• An In-Studio reception for those in attendance with light snacks and refreshments to mingle and hang out!

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 Casting Director Ron Pennywell.

This three-part special event is a continuation of ZBS’ “What’s Next!” series— a dynamic response to the roller coaster of challenges the industry has faced, from the upheavals of recent fires, the pandemic, and industry strikes to AI. In this series, we’re not just asking “What’s Next?”; we’re creating a think tank around the answer. This series is your ticket to innovation, offering a fresh approach to navigating and evolving in our fast-paced industry. This is an opportunity to redefine that industry together.


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: Friday, Sep 12
Panel & Sample Class Timings:
5:00 – 8:00 PM PT
Where: Hybrid (In-Person at ZBS Studios or Online via Zoom)
Address: 332 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA. 90036
Following the event: An in-studio reception will be held from 8:00 to 9:00 PM PT to mingle and enjoy light snacks!

Notes:

  • Please be prepared to stay for the entirety of the event.
  • No late admissions will be allowed to enter.
  • Space is limited so we ask that you take your confirmation to heart and confirm only if you plan on attending.
  • If you confirm and there’s an emergency, please email brian@zakbarnett.com as soon as possible so we can let the ZBS staff and your rep know that you won’t be attending. Thank you and we’re excited to welcome you to “What’s Next!”.
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 nearly 28 years in the industry and 15 years at Clear Talent Group, 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”, “Nobody Wants This”, “ XO, Kitty” and the upcoming HBO series “IT: Welcome to Derry “, along with 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”, Disney’s “Coop and Cami”, “Sydney To the Max”, “Walk the Prank”, “Mech X-4”, “Bunk’d”, “Austin & Ally“ and “Girl Meets World”. Also, Philip’s clients can be heard starring in such animated projects as Little Agnes from “Despicable Me 1, 2 3, and 4”, series regulars on “Give A Mouse A Cookie”, Netflix’s “Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous”, and Disney’s “Mira: Royal Detectives”, recurring on “The Loud House”, Disney’s “The Lion Guard”, “Vampirina”, “Special Agent OSO”, “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”.

Philip’s clients can be seen in recent films like “The Black Phone” and the soon to be released “Black Phone 2”, horror classic “Terrifier 3”, Jordan Peele’s “Us”, “Kim Possible”, “Kidnap” as Halle Berry’s son, Steven Spielberg’s “Ready Player One”, “The Conjuring 2”, “Logan” and “Central Intelligence”. In addition to the numerous co-star, guest star, and recurring roles on television, Clear Talent Group clients can be seen on many national network commercials ranging from Microsoft and Dairy Queen to Old Navy and AT&T, to name a few.

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

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Ron Pennywell
Casting Director

Ron Pennywell, CSA, is an Associate Casting Director with Aufiero/Horn Casting and has worked across film, television, animation, and new media, bringing projects to life for Netflix, Disney, Nickelodeon, Orion Pictures/MGM, and more.

Ron’s credits include everything from the hit series On My Block (Netflix) and 13 Reasons Why (Netflix) to Disney’s Z-O-M-B-I-E-S 2, as well as UnReal for A&E/Lifetime, Netflix’s The Dirt, and the animated feature LEO (Netflix/Happy Madison). His contributions have earned recognition from the Casting Society of America with Artios Award nominations for both drama and animation. As a Casting Director, his work on the feature Hard Miles was met with critical acclaim, winning multiple audience awards at film festivals worldwide.

Ron continues to champion for actors, Art, and all things creative.

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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!