Our Mission
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 our dynamic talent database, while also fostering community and resources for Black actresses through a private networking collective. Our many initiatives include skill educational seminars, casting workshops, and access to resources that promote industry visibility.
WHAT WE ARE HERE AND READY TO DO
To be Seen
Provide ways to promote and discover working Black actresses - BLOG, NEWSLETTER, AND THIS DATABASE
To be Seen
Provide ways to promote and discover working Black actresses - BLOG, NEWSLETTER, AND THIS DATABASE
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To be Hired
Provide free services to watch reels, message talent and post castings
ALL IN ONE PLACE
ALL IN ONE PLACE
To be Hired
Provide free services to watch reels, message talent and post castings ALL IN ONE PLACE
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To Build Community
Provide access to actor resources and netowrk growth in a private home JUST FOR US
To Build a Community
Provide access to actor resources and netowrk growth in a private home JUST FOR US
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Testimonials
What the industry and our members have to say about the Here & Ready experience
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 
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
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
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A quick solution for casting and creatives to find Black actresses
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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