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Black actresses by searching the Here and Ready TALENT DATABASE
Black actresses by searching the Here and Ready TALENT DATABASE
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To help our colleagues in the industry quickly discover and hire talent while promoting and supporting a community space built exclusively for Black actresses
Here and Ready provides a unique opportunity for the entertainment industry to discover talent through <br> our dynamic talent database, while also fostering community and resources for Black actresses through a private networking collective. Our initiatives include skill educational seminars, casting workshops, and access to resources that promote industry visibility. You can post castings for free!
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The Here and Ready talent database offers a quick solution to the age old dilemma: I know I need them, but how do I find them? The actresses listed here represent decades of experience, ranging from Broadway to community theater, from series regulars to background actors.
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Here and Ready provides a unique opportunity for the entertainment industry to discover talent through our dynamic talent database, while also fostering community and resources for Black actresses through a private networking collective. Our initiatives include skill educational seminars, casting workshops, and access to resources that promote industry visibility.
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Live action of the Evanston History Center ReFashioning History Exibition!
Proud to have modeled @jesscranedesign’s creation at the ReFashioning History 2024!! Which was a fundraiser for @evanstonhistorycenter ‘s Costume Collection. It was an honor to…
The Winter's Tale at Antaeus
Kaci Hamilton is playing Hermione in the Winter’s Tale currently running at Antaeus Theatre Company in Glendale. The show opens Saturday February 9 and closes…
Brie Eley is caught in too much drama!
Catch Brie in this hilarious Verizon spot, now running throughout the playoffs! We all have that one friend, that’s a bit too dramatic. Another amazing…
Writer/director Tryphena Wade won first place at Watz Productions' People of Color Creative Symposium for her script Solomon's Mood
Writer/director Tryphena Wade won first place at Watz Productions' People of Color Creative Symposium for her script Solomon's Mood. The film just launched their funding campaign!
Pavar Snipe contributed as a voice actor and writer to the comedy nature series 'When Nature Calls'
Pavar Snipe contributed as a voice actor and writer to the comedy nature series 'When Nature Calls' with Helen Mirren.
Kyasia M. Thomas is now working with Aligned Stars Agency for theatrical submissions!
Kyasia M. Thomas is now working with Aligned Stars Agency for theatrical submissions!
Princess Carroll is now repped for print by BBA Talent
Princess Carroll is now repped for print by BBA Talent.
Amy Kravitz featured in Facebook’s Women’s History Month campaign
Amy Kravitz was featured in Facebook’s Lift Black Voices campaign in honor of Women’s History Month. Click to watch this series that celebrates Disruptors in…
Khalilah Black featured in Facebook’s Women’s History Month campaign
Khalilah Black was featured in Facebook’s Lift Black Voices campaign in honor of Women’s History Month. Click to watch this series that celebrates Disruptors in…
Destiny Ekwueme featured in Facebook’s Women’s History Month campaign
Destiny Ekwueme was featured in Facebook’s Lift Black Voices campaign in honor of Women’s History. Click to watch this series that celebrates Disruptors in History.
Tryphena Wade will head to Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival with the film The Announcement
Tryphena Wade will head to Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival with the film The Announcement!
Filmed during the pandemic, rEVOLVE with Arlene A. McGruder has been selected for Best Shorts Competition and Catskill International Film Festival
Filmed during the pandemic, rEVOLVE with Arlene A. McGruder has been selected for Best Shorts Competition and Catskill International Film Festival.
Adrienne Kennedy received a glorious write-up!
Adrienne Kennedy received a glorious write-up for her work in Etta and Ella on the Upper West Side in the Washington Post.
Misty Monroe Clark went head-to-head with Jillian Bell in this digital series for HomeGoods
Misty Monroe Clark went head-to-head with Jillian Bell in this digital series for HomeGoods.
Proud to have modeled @jesscranedesign’s creation at the ReFashioning History 2024!! Which was a fundraiser for @evanstonhistorycenter ‘s Costume Collection. It was an honor to be included in an exhibition in my own town. If you didn’t catch the dress Thursday night…The designs will be on exhibit through September. Yup, just like my name and […]
Destiny Ekwueme is officially Repped by Aligned Stars (Atlanta)!!
Kaci Hamilton is playing Hermione in the Winter’s Tale currently running at Antaeus Theatre Company in Glendale. The show opens Saturday February 9 and closes March 11.
Catch Brie in this hilarious Verizon spot, now running throughout the playoffs! We all have that one friend, that’s a bit too dramatic. Another amazing shoot from director Martin Granger and the fine folks at Moxie Pictures! Now that’s a bit dramatic!
Writer/director Tryphena Wade won first place at Watz Productions’ People of Color Creative Symposium for her script Solomon’s Mood. The film just launched their funding campaign!
Pavar Snipe contributed as a voice actor and writer to the comedy nature series ‘When Nature Calls’ with Helen Mirren.
Kyasia M. Thomas is now working with Aligned Stars Agency for theatrical submissions!
Princess Carroll is now repped for print by BBA Talent.
Amy Kravitz was featured in Facebook’s Lift Black Voices campaign in honor of Women’s History Month. Click to watch this series that celebrates Disruptors in History.
Khalilah Black was featured in Facebook’s Lift Black Voices campaign in honor of Women’s History Month. Click to watch this series that celebrates Disruptors in History.
Destiny Ekwueme was featured in Facebook’s Lift Black Voices campaign in honor of Women’s History. Click to watch this series that celebrates Disruptors in History.
Tryphena Wade will head to Martha’s Vineyard Film Festival with the film The Announcement!
Filmed during the pandemic, rEVOLVE with Arlene A. McGruder has been selected for Best Shorts Competition and Catskill International Film Festival.
Testimonials
What the industry and our members have to say about the Here & Ready experience
I am so grateful. Thank you for having me. I am so honored to be here and I think your group (Here and Ready) is awesome. It was lovely even hearing you talk to one another in the beginning because you all are probably friends and it made it such a comfortable space to be in which is also really fun for me… This really gives back to me too.
Sunday Boling KennedyMorman Boling Casting, Los Angeles, CA 
Thank you all so much for having me. I’ve had the pleasure of following “Here and Ready” for a couple of years now, so when the group reached out, I was like, “Oh, absolutely! Yes! Yes!,” What a pleasure and an honor to be here”
“I’ve looked through the website and I follow (Here and Ready) on Instagram. I have not used the database yet, but I intend to.
Bess FiferFifer Casting, New York, NY 
I am so glad I was able to speak with your members. I love this organization and what you’re doing. I think it’s just wonderful!
Daryl Eisenberg CSA, Eisenberg/Beans Casting, NY/LA 
Can I just say, first of all, when I read the email about this group I was blown away and super excited and then now that I see you all I’m even more excited. I think it’s amazing. Obviously, I can see all the love in the group and the power of this many women on camera – Women have been a huge part of my journey and women of color too. I just think it’s an amazing thing that you’re doing.
Clifton GutermanBig Picture Casting, Atlanta, GA 
I enjoyed being with and getting to know your members. Strong women are wonderful, aren’t they? Great group.
Cathy KalmensonKalmenson & Kalmenson Voice Casting and Education, Los Angeles, CA 
It was my pleasure…
Carla HoolCarla Hool Casting, Los Angeles, CA 
Thanks to this group, I have booked 2 gigs so far. Thank you for helping us to be more visible
LASHADA JACKSON 
Such a safe and encouraging space. I always check in to see how folks are doing, cheer, learn, laugh, “heart” a post and get inspired. Thank you and rock on!
KARAN KENDRICK 
I am motivated by all the words of encouragement we give to each other, whether working, resting or reenergizing!
THOMASINA PETRUS 
Thank you for creating such a amazing platform for actresses of color. Your obedience and service is sowing and watering seeds that will bless women for generations.
AHMARIE HOLMES 
I have come to this page and seen myself in so many of you all’s posts.
GERI-NIKOLE LOVE 
Thank you to Here and Ready! Brie Eley because of your amazing database. I was able to cast my short film Sia. Shelli Boone playing Sia, and Shani Z. McLeod playing Nola. So much gratitude!
ASHLEI SHYNE 
What a loving resourceful group this is!
MONNAE MITCHELL 
This community has truly been one of the highlights of this journey for me.
COURTNEY LATRICE 
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