Business Details
Your Trusted Talent Partner in New York City
Take 3 Talent has been a trusted name in the entertainment industry for over 15 years, operating as a premier talent agency with a strong presence in New York City, Los Angeles, and globally. Our agency specializes in representing children, teens, and adults across diverse entertainment sectors, including television, film, theater, commercials, voice-over, print, hosting, and branding. As a franchised agency affiliated with SAG-AFTRA and AEA, we pride ourselves on our agents' decades of combined experience and their proven ability to identify and cultivate exceptional talent. We maintain an exclusive approach to representation, ensuring each client receives personalized attention and strategic career guidance. Our cross-departmental synergy and client-focused philosophy ensure that talent is never treated as a number but as a valued partner in building lifelong careers.With a bi-coastal reach and a commitment to nurturing emerging artists, we provide a 360-degree support system designed to maximize professional opportunities. Our team's dedication to professionalism, ethical standards, and client satisfaction has solidified our reputation as a leader in talent representation. We serve a diverse clientele, from up-and-coming performers to established industry names, while maintaining rigorous compliance with legal requirements such as child performer permits. Through our global network and localized expertise, we connect talent with opportunities across stage, screen, and print media. Our proven track record of success reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence in talent development and industry innovation.
Services
TV/Film Representation
Commercial Casting
Theater Auditions
Voice Over Coaching
Print Modeling
Work Permit Assistance
Career Development
Audition Preparation
Industry Networking
Client Submissions
Highlights and features
- We offer 15 years of specialized experience in entertainment talent representation
- Our SAG-AFTRA franchised agency ensures industry-standard professional standards
- We provide personalized 360-degree career development for each client
- Our bi-coastal presence maximizes opportunities across major entertainment markets
- We maintain cross-departmental synergy for comprehensive talent management
Associations and certifications
- SAG-AFTRA
- AEA
Services
TV/Film Representation
We represent talent for television and film productions with a proven track record of securing roles in major projects. Our industry connections and audition preparation services help clients excel in competitive casting environments. With bi-coastal representation, we maximize opportunities across both New York and Los Angeles markets.
Commercial Casting
Our commercial division specializes in placing talent in television, digital, and print advertising campaigns. We maintain strong relationships with major advertising agencies and production companies to secure high-profile commercial opportunities for our clients across diverse product categories.
Voice Over Coaching
We provide professional voice-over training and audition support for radio, television, and digital media projects. Our coaching services include technical instruction, demo reel production, and industry-specific performance techniques to enhance marketability in competitive voice acting markets.
Work Permit Assistance
We guide clients through New York and California child performer permit requirements with step-by-step compliance support. Our services include application processing, documentation preparation, and regulatory compliance education for parents and legal guardians.
Career Development
Our comprehensive career development program includes personalized branding, portfolio building, and long-term career strategy planning. We offer ongoing professional guidance to help talent navigate industry challenges and achieve sustainable career growth in competitive entertainment markets.
People
Sheila Starr
CEO
Sheila Starr leads Take 3 Talent with over 20 years of entertainment industry experience. Her leadership focuses on maintaining high professional standards while fostering emerging talent through innovative representation strategies.
Dave Marken
Senior Vice President
Dave Marken oversees talent development operations with a decade of experience in commercial and voice-over representation. He specializes in connecting clients with advertising industry opportunities through strategic networking.
Michele Cavallero
Theatre/TV/FILM
Michele Cavallero manages stage and screen talent with specialized expertise in Broadway and theatrical productions. Her 15 years of casting experience help clients secure roles in both commercial and artistic theater projects.
Evan Malter
Commercial/VO
Evan Malter specializes in commercial and voice-over representation with a focus on advertising campaigns. His industry knowledge helps talent navigate voice acting opportunities across television, radio, and digital platforms.
Maxine Stillwagon
Commercials/Print
Maxine Stillwagon represents commercial and print models with extensive experience in fashion and advertising photography. She maintains strong relationships with major brands to secure high-profile print campaign opportunities for her clients.
Questions
What areas does Take 3 Talent primarily represent?
We primarily represent talent from the Tri-State area with additional coverage in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, Massachusetts, Delaware, Los Angeles, and South Florida.
Do I need to be local to submit talent?
All talent must be available for frequent New York City auditions, typically requiring 3-4 weekly visits. Non-local submissions are accepted only for voice-over or with travel flexibility.
How does the child performer permit process work?
We guide parents through New York and California child work permit requirements, including temporary and annual permits, required documentation, and compliance procedures for legal employment in entertainment.
What entertainment divisions do you represent?
We represent talent across TV/Film, Commercials, Theater, Voice Over, Print, Hosting, and Live Events divisions for both youth and adult performers in New York and Los Angeles markets.
How do you support talent career development?
Our 360-degree approach includes personalized branding, audition preparation, industry networking, and long-term career strategy planning to help talent achieve sustainable success in competitive markets.
