Behind the Curtain: Redefining Representation

Celebrate Women’s History Month with Behind the Curtain: Redefining Representation, a panel created and moderated by Hailee Kaleem Wright, featuring NYC theater agents and managers reshaping the industry. Discover how these women amplify underrepresented voices and succeed in a competitive field. Whether you're an actor, aspiring agent, or Broadway enthusiast, this discussion will inspire and empower

Featuring:

ChiChi Anyanwu
Founder of Chi Talent Management, ChiChi has built a reputation for championing diverse voices and fostering long-term careers for her clients. With a background in casting and a passion for advocacy, she brings a unique perspective to talent management.

Shannon Arnold

A co-founder at MMV Talent, Shannon has a keen eye for emerging talent and a track record of guiding clients to success on both stage and screen. Her dedication to representing LGBTQ and Global Majority talent sets her apart as a leader in the industry.

Jen Namoff

Jen Namoff, an esteemed Talent Manager and Tony award winning Producer, recently joined Artists First, a top management and production company with offices across the U.S. She served as the Founder and CEO of Namoff & Company, a theater production and investment entity dedicated to supporting stories that are relevant, inclusive, and forward-thinking. Jen earned a 2024 Tony Award for co-producing the recently-named Best Play, Stereophonic. Prior to Namoff & Company, Namoff was the co-founder of Soffer/Namoff Entertainment. She received her BFA in Directing & Acting, with a Minor in Communications from Syracuse University.

Kaitlyn Schreiner

Kaitlin, a born and raised Pittsburgher, received her degree in acting from Point Park University in 2017. In the years that followed, she found a passion for the work that happened behind the scenes and for the people who make this industry so special, which propelled her into the world of representation. She was lucky to land her dream job at DGRW in 2019 and has never looked back.

Moderated by Hailee Kaleem Wright, an Achievement Award recipient and winner of the USA Songwriter Competition for her original music. She performed at the 75th Annual Tony Awards with the ten-time Tony-nominated Paradise Square. Hailee starred as Catherine of Aragon in SIX The Musical and toured nationally with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. She currently captivates audiences in Moulin Rouge! The Musical as the Satine alternate.