HERE AND READY

COMMUNITY & OPPORTUNITY FOR BLACK ACTRESSES

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.

Yes, you can even post castings for free!

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

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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BOOKED AND BUSY
Our members can be found onstage and on screen
in markets across the United States & Canada
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What the industry and our members have to say about the Here & Ready experience
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Location

Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, the Southwest, Canada and more

Location

Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, the Southwest, Canada and more
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Notable Skills & Self-Identifiers

From Sketch Comedy to Stunts, Gender, Cultures and more

Notable Skills & Self-Identifiers

From Sketch Comedy to Stunts, Gender, Cultures and more
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Representation

Search talent by agent, manager or seeking

Representation

Search talent by agent, manager or seeking
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Age

From 18TPY to 60's+ Search via ranges

Age

From 18TPY to 60's+ Search via ranges
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Union Status

SAG-AFTRA, AEA members, SAG Eligible, ACTRA, AGMA and Non-Union talent

Union Status

SAG-AFTRA, AEA members, SAG Eligible, ACTRA, AGMA and Non-Union talent
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Full Directory

View every profile in GRID format Request a PDF copy

Full Directory

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JOIN THE here & ready COMMUNITY

Expand your network, skills and resources in a private and active online home, exclusively for Black actresses.

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HIRE TALENT

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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Our Blog

Brie Eley just signed with Alexander Hoff Agency. She can’t wait to work with superstar agent Kate Lackey!

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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 […]

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Destiny Ekwueme is officially Repped by Aligned Stars (Atlanta)!!

If you’re here and ready to discover Black actresses, we’re here and ready for you!

CONTACT US
We're here and ready to answer any questions.
We look forward to hearing from you!
We respond within 48 hours

We do our best to answer all emails and requests within 48 houts. We are a small, yet mighty team.

For a more immediate response, please email hello@hereandready.co and a member of the team will get back to you.