Julie McDonald is the visionary co-owner of McDonald Selznick Associates (MSA) and a trailblazer in dance and choreography representation. In 1985, she launched the first talent agency devoted exclusively to dance, setting a new standard for advocacy, professionalism, and artistic excellence in the industry. From the outset, Julie championed fair terms and improved working conditions for dancers and…more
The creative spirit that orchestrates choreography is on point with the entrepreneurial drive that builds opportunity. Both skill sets are born in the imagination and begin with a blank slate. As cofounder and partner at McDonald Selznick Associates – the first and most successful talent agency in the world to focus on representing dancers, choreographers, stage…more
Bre Traver has dedicated two decades to McDonald Selznick Associates, rising through the company from assistant to Junior Agent, Franchised Senior Agent, Director of Talent, and now Equity Partner. A former dancer, she earned her BFA from University at Buffalo and brings both artistic insight and strategic leadership to her work. Bre continues to serve as…more
Greg is an Equity Partner at McDonald Selznick Associates, a talent agency with offices in New York and Los Angeles. MSA represents a diverse roster of high caliber creative talent, working across the entertainment industry. Greg primarily works to help place clients on Broadway, though he has vast experience in all areas of commercial theatre,…more
Brandon Sierra discovered his passion for the entertainment industry at an early age. Years of dance, vocal and formal musical theatre training led him to Niagara University where he earned his Bachelor’s in Fine Arts and Dance and had the honor and privilege of working with the legendary musical theatre duo, John Kander and Fred…more
Rebecca Harrell Mills first joined McDonald Selznick Associates in 2014, quickly becoming an integral part of the New York office as the Commercial and Print Agent. During her nine-year tenure, she booked clients on various commercials, print campaigns, music videos, and more. Following her time at MSA, Rebecca returned to her hometown of Raleigh, NC…more
Alyssa Renard was born and raised in Los Angeles and began dancing at the age of two. As she grew older, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in entertainment and the arts. She trained through the Scholarship Program at the Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles and went on to work professionally as…more
Raised in Tampa, Florida, Nicole Mills began dancing at the age of six and went on to dance competitively for over a decade. She continued her education at the University of Central Florida before relocating to New York City and ultimately making Los Angeles her home in 2016. Nicole found her way back to the…more
Jessica Hondel is a talent agent at MSA Agency, where she leads the New York youth division (MSA KATS) and works collaboratively alongside the rest of the team to support the agency’s adult roster. Before moving behind the table, Jessica grew up as a competitive dancer who trained extensively in dance, singing, and acting. Her…more
Tina Oleff, originally from Cleveland, Ohio, began her dance training at age six where she also danced competitively. She started teaching at 16 and later continued her studies in Dance at Arizona State University. She relocated to New York City to train at Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater,…more
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