Team – The Talent Express

The team

The Talent Express (TTE)

The Talent Express (TTE) has a long and successful history. Started by Lorna Rainey in 1991 as a talent agency, over the years, it’s morphed into a company with a focused approach to the select talent we represent. The transition began in November 2011 and culminated in management certification in January 2012 by NCOPM.

We represent talent in various stages of their careers…from fresh-faced newcomers to seasoned professionals. Talent who procure work in commercials, voice-overs, film, TV, live events, and theatre are on our roster. But no matter who you are, the goal is the same: to guide and provide you with every possible opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Many talent say you feel as if you are alone in the process and afraid of making bad career decisions, of accepting the wrong assignment for the right reasons, that you don’t know how to get on the path to success…that’s what we’re here for. Our expanded management team has a hands-on approach. Along with Lorna Rainey (owner/senior manager), Anastasia Rene (associate manager of commercials/industrials, print and voiceover), and Evelyn Weiss Francisco (theatre and youth division) we work to ensure that every resource at our disposal is levied for your success. We develop a career strategy…together. You’re not alone. ‘Teamwork makes the dream work’. As a signed client, you always have our ears and our attention.

LORNA RAINEY

OWNER/SR. MANAGER

Oversees the day-to-day operation of the company. Maintains an exclusive signed roster and also brings in exceptional new talent. Co-signs on all new talent brought into the company. Makes all legit submissions as well as pitching to agency partners and CDs.

Representing Talent for 34 Years

ANASTASIA RENE

ASSOC. MANAGER OF COMMERCIALS/INDUSTRIALS, PRINT & VOICEOVER.

Has been an associate manager with The Talent Express since 2014. She brings not only an extensive business background but decades of experience as a performer to the table.

She currently works predominantly in commercial, industrial, and print submissions but is branching out into legit and is the go-to manager for a growing roster of signed talent.

EVELYN WEISS FRANCISCO

ASSOC. MANAGER OF THEATRE, LEGIT & YOUTH

Evelyn Weiss Francisco joined THE TALENT EXPRESS team in 2018. She is a graduate of William Paterson University with a B.A. in English. She joined TTE following a successful career as VP of a public relations firm. She hosts her own food and poetry blogs and is script editor for an upcoming musical.