Now Additionally Represented in Pennsylvania, Western New York and West Virginia

The Talent Group was founded in 1994 by Stephen Black and Richard Kohn becoming the first SAG-AFTRA franchised talent agency in Pittsburgh. Together they have over seventy-five years combined experience in the entertainment industry; in front of the camera, as agents and in television and film production. Mr. Black was a successful actor,director and highly respected acting teacher in New York, Toronto and Los Angeles. Mr. Kohn was a voice-over agent at J. Michael Bloom & Associates in New York and then worked in Los Angeles, as Director of Program Development for D. L. Taffner where he developed television pilots for all four major networks.

To book Charmien in these states, please email cleveland@talentgroup.com

Doing It All as Stage Hand & Sandra/Annie Cover

"The Play That Goes Wrong" August 14 - September 14 - Welcome to opening night of Cornley University Drama Society's production of The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. 

With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), this hilarious show within a show is Broadway's funniest smash hit!

Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this "RIOTOUS EXPLOSION OF COMEDY" (The Daily Beast) is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!

"THE FUNNIEST PLAY I HAVE EVER SEEN ON BROADWAY OR ANYWHERE ELSE!" - WABC-TV

"HILARIOUS! NON-STOP PANDEMONIUM." - Entertainment Weekly

"A GUT-BUSTING HIT!" - The New York Times

"COMIC GOLD!" - Variety 

 Get tickets now at lacomedia.com

Now Represented in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana

Heyman Talent Agency opened its doors in 1989 with Lynne Heyman paving the way to setting the highest standards in the talent industry. Since then Heyman Talent has become the largest agency in the tri-state, with offices in Cincinnati, Columbus and Louisville.  Heyman Talent Artists Agency books local and national print, on-camera, and voice work all while maintaining a boutique agency feel and attitude which gives them a prestigious reputation with both talent and clients.

To book Charmien in these states, you can now email laura@heymantalent.com !

The Hair as Yellow as Corn...

Venture deep Into the Woods, where “happily ever after” takes a detour.

Familiar fairy tale characters Little Red, the Baker and his wife, a Witch, and Cinderella all invade one another’s stories with wicked consequences in Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning musical. 

They realize they must work together to set everything straight in the kingdom and their humorous and touching journey features a sophisticated score with favorites such as “Into The Woods,” “Giants In The Sky,” and “No One Is Alone.”

Charmien plays the eccentric and chaotic Rapunzel and also understudies Cinderella.

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Dayton Local Review

"The Cave" Music Video Released

Featuring: @sierramoses   

Actress: @charmienbyrd   

Videography: @mattcrbbryant   

Video Edit: @wowitswillie   

SFX/MUA: @xgotthiccmilkx @thecatalystfxshop   

Wardrobe: @iambic_ken   

Location: @digitalthunderdome   

Background Actors: Dayna Dane, @letchy   

@spencerbrandinc @cindymercedesactor Mixing/Mastering: @jonnylemons   

Engineering: @ramblinrickytate   

Piano: @thekeydribbler

A Triumphant Return to La Comedia

"Byrd is particularly winning late in Act 1 filling the ballad “With You” with ample heartbreak and yearning."

~Russell Florence Jr., Dayton Daily News

La Comedia Dinner Theatre's 50th anniversary season begins with the dramatic supernatural thriller Ghost: The Musical from January 10 - February 9. Adapted from the hit film, Ghost: The Musical follows Sam and Molly (played by engaged couple Montana Iverson and Charmien Byrd), a young couple whose connection takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death. The bond of love transcends the boundaries of life itself to grow stronger and more fully realized. 

Trapped between two worlds, Sam refuses to leave Molly when he learns she is in grave danger. Desperate to communicate with her, he turns to a storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, who helps him protect Molly and avenge his death. Ghost: The Musical is a poignant romance that builds comedy, suspense, and deeply felt emotion to a supernatural climax that audiences will never forget.

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Dayton Daily News Review

Giving New Life to Mother Scrooge this December

With all-new music (including two solos sung by Mother Scrooge), Storybook Productions Atlanta is gearing up for it's fourth year producing A Christmas Carol: Reimagined. Directed by David Grant.

Tickets: https://christmascarolreimagined.com/show

Feature Film Kwento Premieres September 14th

Come join us for the KWENTO Movie Premiere at Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse!

Get ready for a night of excitement and entertainment as we showcase this highly anticipated film. Grab your friends and family for a fun-filled evening at this in-person event. Don't miss out on the chance to be among the first to see this incredible movie on the big screen and meet with the cast and crew, take pictures with them. etc.

'KWENTO', shot in Columbus Ohio, is about a town's young soccer hero that ends up on a surreal odyssey of fear, murder, and vengeance after he is forced to go into hiding from the Yakuza mafia.

Starring Abdoul Lamine, Dania Vasquez, Chang Liu, Charmien Byrd, Ru Story, Christina Rao, Totsionna Reynolds, Morris Freeman, Drae Singleton, Brandon Win, Jojo Spinelli, Michael Kinsey, Turk Heyward, Cleveland James, Hannah Khalaf, Meron Buckles. 

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kwento-movie-premiere-tickets-996567067927

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54 Below Debut To Celebrate Bo Burnham

Healing the world with comedy…again!

Back by popular demand, we are once again celebrating the vast musical and comedic career of Bo Burnham. Get ready for a hell of a ride as we explore a variety of songs including “Bo fo Sho,” “What,” “Words Words Words,” “Make Happy,” and “Inside.” Join Gabriela Torres (producer) as we try to find that funny feeling with this star-studded cast.

Music direction by Canaan J. Harris.

Tickets: https://54below.org/events/54-sings-bo-burnham-volume-2/

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