Our Team
BRUCE DEAN
For those who know Bruce, no description is necessary.
For those who don't, none will properly suffice.
bdean@talenthouse.ca ext.202
DANIEL BIRNBAUM
FILM & TELEVISION AGENT | YOUTH AGENT | VISION DRAG ARTISTS
Daniel has been in this business as long as he can remember. Growing up, Daniel started working professionally at eight years old, and then continued his education at Sheridan College in their Music Theatre Performance Program. Upon graduation, Daniel found himself moving behind the scenes; directing and producing his own work, teaching theatre, and in casting, which lead him to The Talent House.
Daniel oversees both the On Camera and Youth divisions at The Talent House, and is known for his ability to develop new and undiscovered talent. He prides himself on a busy and diverse roster of talent, whose credits span top Network, Cable and Streaming Platforms, both nationally, and internationally.
In July 2020, Daniel launched Vision Drag Artists; Canada’s First Drag Agency, in Partnership with The Talent House.
When he’s not at an opening, or an event, Daniel can be found photographing street art, or playing a mean game of recreational softball with his team The One Hit Wonders.
daniel@talenthouse.ca ext.210
RACHAEL DEAN
CREATIVES AGENT: CANADA & U.S. and THEATRE AGENT
Rachael grew up in the Theatre world and at The Talent House. She has travelled across Canada, US and the Globe to attend the theatre live and has always had a love for musicals and plays! Upon finishing University where she studied business and marketing, she became a successful Sales Rep for a large book printing company. Many years ago now she returned home to The Talent House and now is overseeing the Creatives department working with our directors, choreographers, music directors and designers while continuing to work with our fabulous performers.
Rachael is also a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist and teaches others to be the same. If she is not at the theatre, she is hanging with her two kids and hubby; by the fire (winter), the pool (summer) or reading a book (all year long!)
rachael@talenthouse.ca ext.223
GEOFF WILLIAM-SCOTT
U.S. & INTERNATIONAL THEATER AGENT
Geoff began his creative career working both onstage and off. His Theatre training includes both Sheridan's Performing Arts program and St. Lawrence College’s Musical Theatre program.
After working closely with the Billys in the Mirvish production of Billy Elliott, Geoff transitioned into the world of agenting.
He is proud to say, he has spent over 10 years doing just that. His impressive work over the years has lead him to head the U.S And International theatre department. He is proud to say that Talent House clients are being celebrated across the globe.
Over the years, Geoff has striven to have our folks performing around the world in Broadway shows, National tours and nurturing cross-border debuts. Not to mention European tours, sit downs, cruise ships and of course countless productions in our beautiful theatres all across Canada.
If he is not in a theatre, you will most likely find him in the kitchen. Geoff is also a professional Baking Arts Chef - @thegeoffreybaker .
JORDAN LEUTHEL
THEATRE AGENT
A proud graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s Performance Production where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts. Growing up in performing arts and theatre, Jordan worked for numerous years as a stage manager for theatre in Toronto. In 2016, Jordan was an intern stage manager for the hit Broadway show Wicked in New York City.
When not at Talent House, Jordan can be found twirling on the stages on Church Street as drag performer Tiffany Boxx. Tiffany’s a whole Boxx of fun! To stay in the know about Tiffany, follow her adventures at @tiffany.boxx
jordan@talenthouse.ca ext.212
JENNY WEISZ
THEATRE AGENT
Jenny has been in the arts ever since she was a child and knew from a young age that this was her passion. She fell in love with acting, singing, and dancing and attended Sheridan College and received her BA in Musical Theatre. She has worked professionally as an actor for 10 years across Canada, along with teaching singing and acting to all ages. She began working as an Arts Administrator for youth theatre companies and worked in commercial casting at Mann and Powerhouse Casting and found her love for being on the other side of the table.
Jenny has always been passionate about artists' rights and guiding her friends and colleagues along their paths, and becoming an agent was a natural fit. She is so excited to be a part of the Talent House team and champion our incredible artists throughout their careers.
jenny@talenthouse.ca ext.214
TONY GIULIANO
COMMERCIAL AGENT
After studying the Music Industry ins ‘n outs at Metalworks Institute, Tony began his creative career by launching Brampton’s first ever music-funded entity as a Co Owner of SounDrive Records. After closely working with various artists through production, project releases and event bookings, Tony is now constructing his creative reach in TV and film at The Talent House. As a passionate advocate for emerging talent, Tony is always there to lend a helping hand and direct the next round of upcoming artists in their professional pursuits. When he is not working on developing artist careers, he can be found on the soccer pitch cheering on Toronto FC, Juventus, the Azzurri and of course Team Canada.
Tony is excited to work collaboratively with other like-minded creative people!
tony@talenthouse.ca ext.206
WENDI-JANE HAYDEN
OFFICE MANAGER & RECEPTION
WJ has been chasing the dream that’s been chasing her, since 1995. Starting in voice work, she then transitioned into the Music area of the industry, working at major record label SonyBMG. During that period, she also helped manage the Film side of the popular Toronto Music Festival, NXNE. Wendi then performed as office manager for an award-winning Film & Television Director-Producer team before jumping over to assist A-list talent at another top Canadian agency. She joined TH in 2014 and is honoured to continue to work with the best in the biz and will always be your fan.
info@talenthouse.ca ext.201
CLEO ROSE FOSTER
THEATRE ASSISTANT
Cleo joins us from London, where she spent three years with one of Europe’s leading talent agencies, swiftly working her way up from runner to assistant. Prior to this, she studied Film and Media Production at the BRIT School, although this is all she has in common with fellow graduate Adele, as anyone who as heard her singing voice would testify.
Cleo is loving her new home city of Toronto and is even getting to grips with the winter temperatures. Still, nothing will dampen her sense of style, even if it is concealed under several layers, a heavy coat, and – on occasion – Moon boots.
cleo@talenthouse.ca ext.218
SERENA PAESANO
THEATRE ASSISTANT
Serena has been involved in the performing arts for as long as she can remember. She grew up dancing, singing and acting, and always knew that she wanted to be a part of the entertainment industry in whatever capacity. So, she went on to receive her BFA in Acting and Arts Management Certificate from the University of Windsor.
During her time in school, she was given the opportunity to intern at Theatre Passe Muraille as the Marketing, Fundraising and Outreach Intern. She realized that although she loves performing, she is passionate about being on the other side of the table. She is looking to build her career in the talent management side of the industry, as she is a firm believer that every piece of art deserves the right artist to ensure that the story is told how it was meant to be.
When Serena is out of the office, she loves going on new adventures. Whether that’s going on a hike on an undiscovered trail, trying out a different restaurant, travelling somewhere she’s never been, going to see a new upcoming play or even binge watching a new television show. She loves experiencing things for the first time. She can also usually be found petting, cuddling or playing with a furry friend.
serena@talenthouse.ca ext.209
RACHEL COLLINGS
FILM, TV & ANIMATION ASSISTANT
Rachel comes to the Talent House with a varied background in events operations, programming, and theatre.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts, Honours in History and Drama from Queen’s University. It was during her studies she stumbled into a string of gigs in event operations. Most recently she had the opportunity to work with the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and Toronto, as a logistics coordinator and then festival office manger. While at JFL she perfected the art of the “friendly reminder” and decided she wanted to re-focus her career in entertainment.
When she isn’t at her desk Rachel is big on comedy, Facebook marketplace, and wired headphones.
rcollings@talenthouse.ca ext.205
ERIKA SANTILLANA
COMMERCIAL CONSULTANT
A proud graduate of the University of Waterloo and the Musical Theatre - Performance program at Sheridan College, Erika worked professionally across Ontario and on tour in the US before taking a break and accepting a corporate job in NYC. While in NYC Erika assisted various casting directors during pilot season and began to realize that she felt more at home, and more useful, being on the ‘other side of the table’. A few years later, back in Toronto, she was lucky to gain more experience assisting a casting house before joining the Talent House team.
Erika can usually be found curled up with a good book, watching a good documentary or listening to a good podcast. Doing all of those things on a sunny beach is also always top of mind.
MICHAEL PETRASEK
LITERARY AGENT
Micheal Petrasek graduated with distinction from Concordia University in Montreal with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, (Specialization in Theatre Performance), and where he was awarded both the Henry F. Gamer Award for Acting and The Theatre Prize. He worked for eight years with the Playwrights Guild of Canada, where his varied responsibilities included international promotion of Canadian Plays and Playwrights; negotiating and monitoring the collective agreement between the Playwrights Guild of Canada and the Professional Association of Canadian Theatres; representing the Guild on the board of the Canadian Copyright Institute, as well as other creator copyright coalitions; and co-supervision a script publishing and distribution service. In 2004, Michael founded Kensington Literary Representation, an agency focused on representing playwrights, and quickly attracted a roster of some of Canada's best, including four winners of the Governor General's Literary Award for Drama. Along the way, he has been an actor, run a theatre company, managed a rock band and painted houses.
michael@talenthouse.ca ext.213