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Tracy Christian and Jed Root announce the launch of TCA Jed Root!

 

Tracy Christian and Jed Root announce the launch of

TCA Jed Root

 

Jed Root and Tracy Christian are thrilled to announce the launch of TCA Jed Root. Part of the Jed Root family of companies, TCA Jed Root is a full service talent agency; working in conjunction with Jed’s other ventures.

Based on the belief that the worlds of fashion, luxury, entertainment, and celebrity are inter-dependent, the Jed Root umbrella encompasses all aspects of these industries. By coming together to create TCA Jed Root, Tracy and Jed are able to offer their clients unprecedented access through their multi-tier approach to this business.

On the decision to launch TCA Jed Root, Jed says, “my aim has always been to build different companies within the Jed Root family to maximize synergy between each venture. Partnering with Tracy presented the perfect opportunity to found TCA Jed Root in order to offer individuals and brands a broader range of opportunities, and obtain wider exposure”.

Tracy Christian says “Humbly, I have worked with some of the best actors of a generation, Jamie Hector, Michael Kenneth Williams…being a member of the Jed Root family of companies will afford the TCA Jed Root client list a broad range of opportunities that exceeds the reach of boutique agencies”.

Jed Root is a philanthropist and the founder of Jed Root, Inc. The company was founded in 1989 and is one of the leading artist management agencies in the world, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris and Tokyo.. Jed Root, Inc. has brought great success and international esteem to hundreds of artists over the past two decades. In addition to other philanthropic concerns Jed sits on the Board of Trustees of the Public Theater. 

TCA Jed Root opened their LA office on January 1st, 2012 with founding clients Mona Scott Young (executive producer of Love and Hip Hop, VH1’s #1 show), Jamie Hector, Courtney Parker (Law and Order), and Busta Rhymes. Other notable clients include” Tami Roman (Basketball Wives), Evelyn Lozada (Basketball Wives), Kandi Burruss (Housewives of Atlanta, Kandi Koated Nights, and Bravo’s newest pilot, The Kandi Shop) and celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson (What Not to Wear).

 

For further information please contact –

People’s Revolution LA Mike Vargas

mmike.vargas@peoplesrevolution.com

323 651 3500

 

People’s Revolution NY Amanda Harding

amanda.harding@peoplesrevolution.com

212 274 0400

 

Jed Root Joins Public Theater Board of Trustees!

We are very proud to announce Jed Root has been elected to the Board of Trustees of The Public Theater!  Jed has been a supporter over the past 5 years and is thrilled to take on greater responsibility and patronage.

Established by Joseph Papp over 60 years ago, The Public Theater has become the nation’s premier non-profit theatrical institutions through its work developing new plays, promoting new artists, and for its annual summer presentations of Free Shakespeare in Central Park.  It is currently headed by Oskar Eustis and Interim Executive Director Joey Parnes.

The Public Theater is headquartered at 425 Lafayette Street, in the old Astor Library building in the East Village.  In addition to the theater venues, the site is home to Joe’s Pub, a cabaret-style setting used for new work, musical performances, spoken-word artists and soloists. 

The Public Theater also operates the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, where it presents Shakespeare in the Park, one of New York City’s most beloved summer traditions, which began in 1954.  Recent notable productions include: The Merchant of Venice, featuring Al Pacino; Twelfth Night with Anne Hathaway; and Mother Courage and Her Children, with Meryl Streep and Kevin Klein.

One of the most famous works to emerge from the Public Theater is Michael Bennett’s musical A Chorus Line.  The show created such a stir that the entire limited run sold out long before opening night.  Demand for the tickets was such that the show moved uptown to Broadway’s Shubert Theater, where it remained for fifteen years.

The Public Theater has won 42 Tony Awards, 151 Obies, 41 Drama Desk Awards, and four Pulitzer Prizes.  Fifty-four productions have moved to Broadway, including Sticks and Bones, That Championship Season, A Chorus Line, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf; The Pirates of Penzance; The Tempest; Bring in ‘da Noise, Bring in ‘da Funk; The Ride Down Mt. Morgan; Topdog/Underdog; Take Me Out; Caroline, or Change; Passing Strange; HAIR; Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson; and The Merchant of Venice.

Seventy percent of The Public Theater’s annual budget comes from the support of donations.  Generous contributions help ensure the development and expansion of the educational outreach programming, free and low-cost ticketing initiatives, and Shakespeare in the Park.

If you’d like more information about how you can help support The Public Theater, please see their website: http://www.publictheater.org/content/view/38/113/

 

Welcome, Robert Mefford!

Born and raised in Los Angeles, where he lives today, Robert spent his early twenties in New York. Honing a distinct set of styling and cutting skills at the Paul Mitchell Academy, Robert moved on to salons such as Estillo, Neil George, Prive and presently Bryon Tracey Salon. His clients include Yvonne Strahovski, Mila Jovovich, Nikki Reed, Katrina Bowden, Zoe Saldana, and Shenae to name a few and has worked with well-known photographers such as Michael Thompson, Gilles Bensimon, Norman Jean Roy, Noe DeWitt and Matthew Rolston.

Earlier this year, he was shown prominently on “America’s Next Top Model” and was just recently written up in Allure Magazine as one of LA’s new “Makeover Masters.” Whether he is working on an editorial or a Ralph Lauren campaign, Mefford’s versatility comes trough for any client.

Frequently inspired by mentors such as Recine and Danilo, he makes use of organic and architectural shapes to mold his innovative and timeless looks. Robert’s ability to think outside the box and his strong work ethic, allow him to produce a collaborative vision with styles that move with texture. He displays a rare combination of both creative and technical flexibility. These assets will ensure him success within the entertainment and fashion industries.

 
Robert currently divides his time between Los Angeles and New York.

Take a look at his portfolio HERE

Welcome, Damon Baker!

We are pleased to announce we now represent Photographer Damon Baker!!  Take a look at his interview with Jed Root staffer Scott Taylor....

 

Hi Damon, we're very excited to have you with us here at Jed Root!  You're one of the youngest artists we've ever taken on, and you've never had any formal training, nor assisted any other photographers.  How have you been able to cultivate such a promising career at only 20 years old?

Hey! I guess you can say I live in my own bubble. I've surrounded myself around my own thoughts, my own little world. I believe it's important to find a style that others can relate with whilst bringing something fresh. I have a wild vision and I am fascinated by people, styles, personalities, hair, makeup, clothes, designs, anything creative. Picking up a camera allows me to express and capture exactly what is going on in mind - fortunately people seem to like that right now.

I know you were raised in Worcestershire, England; is this where your artistic desire was born?  If so, was there anyone who inspired you to become a photographer?

I lived in a small town, in the countryside. I was always the weird child, I was happy with that. I believe in being yourself completely and being confident about it. My artistic desire has always been a part of me, It's who I am, it's what I live for, creativity. If I'm being honest, I couldn't name that many photographers, when I see a photo, I can appreciate the entire the team. My inspiration varies. Personalities and moods inspire me greatly.

You're known for your mysterious & dark sense of style, are there any other themes that have been particularly inspiring to you lately?

I experienced a mini summer/spring moment the other day, I'm a fan of dressing up and being creative with your own body as well as others, I even wore colour. It was a shock to some people! I believe it's important to always make a statement, I like to dress as if I were a creature in my own mind. I am constantly inspired by themes and moods. It's always changing, that's the fun part.

Your roommate in London is another Jed Root artist, set designer, Luke Abby.  Do you guys often collaborate on projects or musings together?

 Yes! Luke is great! It's so beautiful and exciting to be around creative youths. The minds and the vision from innocent minds is amazing. We have been working on some great projects together lately, I'm excited for you to see.

 You were also one of the first people to shoot Andrej Pejic, the gender-bending blondie, who was recently ranked #11 Top Male Model by Models.com.  How did you two first meet, and what potential did you see in him?

 Andrej is ethereal. We met in London, I thought he was a vampire, from that moment on, I was obsessed. Another creature to add into my little world. We hit it off and starting going photo wild together. Not only is he beautiful but he is smart, kind and extremely fun. Andrej was born to be a star!

"Damon Baker is a sick bitch, when we first met in early 2010 we were both ghetto girls striving for a better life. I noticed in him so much raw talent the first time we worked together and seeing him blossom as a photographer has been truly amazing." -Andrej

 

I was reading your twitter the other day (http://twitter.com/#!/damonbaker) and loved your tweet: "I am obsessed with creative youth. Imagine a world dominated by young minds. FUN!"  In what ways do you feel the creative minds of your generation are unique?

I believe in creative youth, I'm always incredibly inspired by young minds and fresh ideas, I think it's so nice to see people stepping outside of the boundaries and creating a new world, it's so refreshing to see. I would love to live in the world for one day with young minds dominating, imagine how different it could be, imagine everybody dressing up, it'd be exciting to walk down the streets and see the difference in styles and personalities. I always encourage people to be who they are and to live in their own world, sharing it with others. Do not be shy.

 Lastly, I know you have a very successful career ahead of you, and am quite excited to see what you do next; is there anyone you've always dreamed to work with?

I feel incredibly lucky to have met and worked with the people I have already, there is not just one person in particular whom I'd like to meet, I want to meet and pick everybodies minds!

 
Luke Abby, Andrej Pejic, Damon Baker

Michael Thompson: PORTRAITS

The French newsletter La Lettre de la Photographie, dedicated to the latest news, books and exhibitions on all things photography, wrote a wonderful piece on Michael Thompson's new book Michael Thompson: Portraits.

Published by Damiani, edited by Vince Aletti and spanning 20 years of arresting celebrity portraiture, the book is a cultural touchstone for the crossroads of celebrity and photography.

Jeremy Kost forJapan Society’s Japan Earthquake Relief Fund

Jed Root, Inc. is proud to announce the debut of the Benefit Sales section of www.jedroot.com.  Benefit Sales has been created to support our artists’ & our company’s philanthropic endeavors and will feature print sales or auction items for a variety of charitable, cultural and humanitarian organizations. It gives us great pleasure to support the generosity of our artists and to contribute to the community in this fashion and we look forward to updating you frequently with Jed Root, Inc. Benefit Sales news.

 

Our first Benefit Sales opportunity is "Flowers for the Land of the Rising Sun" by Jeremy Kost in support of the Japan Society's Japan Earthquake Relief Fund.  Jeremy has created a three 8”x10” prints that will be sold as one set.  All proceeds (minus shipping) from the sale of these signed, numbered, limited-edition sets will go to the Japan Society’s Japan Earthquake Relief Fund. 

Click here to find out more about “Flowers for the Land of the Rising Sun” 

ANNOUNCING JED ROOT LOS ANGELES, INC.

We are very pleased to announce the opening of Jed Root Los Angeles, Inc.!  Located in the prestigious Luckman Plaza building on Sunset Boulevard, this newest Jed Root office will focus primarily on hair stylists, make up artists, manicurists, wardrobe stylists and set designers. 

India Gentile will head-up this new office.  India has been in the business for nearly 15 years representing artists at other agencies including Streeters and Management Artist.  She also held the title of Associate Bookings Editor at Vogue. 

 
"I'm very excited about heading up Jed Root LA and joining forces with such a global powerhouse in the industry".

 

 

Root Management, Inc.

We are very excited to announce the launch of our new sister company, Root Management: a modeling & talent agency...Please take a look at the website!!

http://ROOTMGT.com

Jed Root, Inc. (New York) Seeks a Full Time Assistant for the Hair & Make Up Department!

We are seeking an agent’s assistant for the hair and make-up department. The assistant would work closely for the agent in various administrative and production tasks. (You will NOT be assisting hair and make-up artists.)

This job has great learning potential and is ideal for a recent graduate with a strong interest and knowledge of the fashion and photography worlds. Entry-level salary, great benefits and wonderful working environment.

Please send your resume, cover letter, and references to: NYJob@jedroot.com

Michelle Phan for Lancôme

We are pleased to announced that as of today, Jed Root Inc. make-up artist Michelle Phan has been announced as an official spokesperson for Lancôme. We are very excited to see a brand of Lancôme's stature take notice of both the skill and potential Michelle has through her medium. Check out her video below announcing this thrilling new partnership.