D&A TALENT SERVICES


D&A Talent provides consultation and guidance to adults and parents on what "the industry" is like. Because D&A networks daily with industry pros, we stay up to date on the do's and don'ts. Everyone learns about the industry. Business practices. What is an agent? Do I need a manager? How do I get paid? Our talent, whether young or mature, always know what to expect and are never caught off guard. In this industry,  there can be the good, the bad, and the ugly. Which one do you want to set yourself up with? Marketing is not only about the knowledge, we prepare you with head shots, portfolio knowledge, audition evaluations, and on-screen/studio knowledge. 

D&A TALENT WORKS WITH ALL OF THE COMPANIES, AGENTS, MANAGERS, AND CASTING DIRECTORS BELOW!! 

D&A Talent offers comprehensive consultation and guidance to adults and parents, providing insights into the professional entertainment industry. Through our daily interactions with industry professionals, we remain at the forefrontofindustry trends and best practices. Our services encompass a wide range of topics, including business practices, agent representation, managerial considerations, and payment arrangements. Regardless of age or experience, our talent receives comprehensive training to anticipate and navigate the challenges of the industry.

While the entertainment industry can present both opportunities and obstacles, we empower our clients to make informed decisions and set themselves up for success. In addition to industry knowledge, we provide comprehesive marketing support, including professional headshots, portfolio developmet, audition evaluations, and on-screen/studio expertise.

castings/auditions

Local

D&A Talent maintains strong partnerships with the leading agencies in the Twin Cities. Without our efforts, accessing auditions for these agencies would be significantly more challenging. Submitting to these agencies indpendently can result in prolonged waiting periods as your information is processed through public submissions.

D&A Talent eliminates this lengthy process entirelyWe take pride in the fact that our talent often begins their careers locally, with many seasoned performers choosing to remain in Minnesota. For numerous individuals in our talent pool, the desire to stay rooted in their home state outweighs the need to relocate elsewhere.

National

Perhaps the main reason our talent are among the best.

Exposure to National markets is far more valuable than gold itself. Think about it. When you audition for an agent (if you get the opportunity to on your own), how much interaction do you receive? We're betting close to none. Where as if you audition through D&A, you actually get to exchange words and have a conversation, as one of our talent.

D&A Talent boasts award-winning coaches dedicated to guiding talent through every stage of skill development. From mastering a monologue or commercial script to learning proper etiquette, posing, and harmonizing, our coaches are committed to nurturing talent from inception to excellence.

We take pride in being home to some of the finest performers in the Midwest. As a leading on-screen development academy, we are consistently chosen by local and national agencies for talent representation, standing out among the thousands in the industry.

Our diverse range of Workshops/Classes includes Self-Taping, TV-1, Audition Technique, Tiny Stars, Improv, Character Building, Scene Study, Ambitions of an Actor and Zoom Auditions.. among others. Each coaching session is meticulously designed to empower our talent, helping them reach their fullest potential as actors.

D&A Talent offers a variety of classes including, Self Taping, TV-1, Audition Technique, Tiny Stars, Improv, Building a Character, Scene Study, Ambitions of An Actor, and many more. All of our coaching sessions are tailored to help our talent become the best actors they can be.

The success of D&A Talents owner Connie Steckling, gives models a head start in the industry. With personal connections with the Industry's top agencies including IMG, NEXT Model Management, CLICK Model Management, L.A. Models, and many more. D&A Talent has been more than successful placing models with these agencies, and training them to succeed in the modeling industry.

D&A Talent offers a one of a kind music course that goes over the essential of the music industry. With our award winning coaches and state of the art recording studio, D&A Talent has developed a music program that gives you the building blocks to succeed in the music industry. D&A Talent opened our very own full recording studio and production company that is equipped with the industries top necessities including Waves Mercury, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Kontakt 4 and 5, and many more plug ins, instrument libraries and DAWs. To learn more about D&A Partnered production company visit www.nikitastudioandproduction.com.

With our award winning voice over coach, and very own recording studio, D&A Talent is the Twin Cities best when it comes to learning the ins and outs in the industry. Listen to some of our work below.