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Here and Ready is a platform dedicated to your discovery and growth
A one of a kind space providing support and promotion
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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Here and Ready is a targeted thread of communication where the entertainment industry can submit breakdowns, search talent, view resumes, watch reels and contact you or your reps directly.
We foster connections and opportunity for the Black actress community
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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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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.
Expand your network, skills and resources in a private and active online home, exclusively for Black actresses.
Live action of the Evanston History Center ReFashioning History Exibition!
The Winter's Tale at Antaeus
Brie Eley is caught in too much drama!
Writer/director Tryphena Wade won first place at Watz Productions' People of Color Creative Symposium for her script Solomon's Mood
Pavar Snipe contributed as a voice actor and writer to the comedy nature series 'When Nature Calls'
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 featured in Facebook’s Women’s History Month campaign
Khalilah Black featured in Facebook’s Women’s History Month campaign
Destiny Ekwueme featured in Facebook’s Women’s History Month campaign
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
Adrienne Kennedy received a glorious write-up!
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!
If you’re here and ready to discover and hire Black actresses, we’re here and ready for you!
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