"We continually rely on Susan for her expertise in coaching our talent for major film projects, musical theater and commercials. She is exceptional with young performers, and knows how to bring their best attributes forward. Our own, Teresa Cesario, who works part-time at Ambassador while pursuing her acting career, began coaching with Susan, and landed being an American Girl in the ongoing live show. Our young performer, Laura Nelson, coached with Susan, and is currently in the ongoing live show Fantasea at the Shedd Aquarium, has a role in the film, "Sister Mary," with Judy Tennuta, Ant from Comedy Central, and Bruce Velanche, and remains an American Girl in their periodic live shows. The accomplishments of our many talent who coach with Susan are too many to include in this paragraph of appreciation."

~Susan A. Sherman

President

Ambassador Talent Agents, Inc.

 

 

"The actors are prepared, professional, and always come in with a fresh perspective on material when Susan has coached them."

~ Sam Samuelson

Film/TV/Theatre

Stewart Talent

 

 

"Susan Handelman is a wonderful coach for young actors. The teens that have studied with her come to me prepared with monologues, professional headshots, and proper resumes. When she coaches them for TV and film auditions they are in character and off book. I highly recommend Susan for any young actor aspiring to take his or her career to the next level."

~Amie Richardson

Youth Agent

Big Mouth Talent

 

 

"We hold castings here at our office, and when I call people in, I can always tell when they have studied with Susan. They all come very prepared and focused. I have heard nothing but great things from all of her students, and we can really see the outcome in the actors who study with her. She's such a sweet person with a great passion to coach others. I've enjoyed working with her over the years!"

~Jessica Thomas

Sessions Director

O'Connor Casting

 

 

"In my experience of being a talent agent in Chicago, I have seen many talent with a wide range of experience and know-how of the industry, some better prepared than others. I can spot a student of Susan's a mile away. She has made my job easier for developing my talent to their fullest extent. She prepares them with the proper etiquette needed to prosper in the complex world of the entertainment industry. Knowing that one of my talents have trained with Susan makes me confident that they will impress any casting director, thus impressing me. Susan cares for each of her students on a professional and personal level and I have yet to meet a talent that does not beam with confidence and talent after working with her."

~Erika Strickmaker
Print/On-Camera Agent

Former Agent Lily's Talent Agency