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Even more libel and false again, we did receive your "SPAM" email from your email and reported it to LIVE.com spam.

To whom may be reading these postings:

I'm Chad Oliver-Owner of Charlie's Talent Agency.  As you can see from the ridicules postings of slander, false assumptions, harassment, False Emails, etc the list goes on by PJ Edwards.  We have taken the proper legal steps to correct this individual and his actions and yes we have also made sure SAG, BBB and the Attorney General and of course our legal side know of his actions. 

Michigan is an up-in-coming state for production projects and this individual had 3 auditions in 5 months (1 was a national commercial).  He also slandered 2 local casting agencies as he stated the auditions were "bull-shit" and they also are aware of his postings.   We have only spoken to PJ ONCE only after we found his first postings of slander but because of recent findings by his mother of his mental condition we at Charlie's Talent felt this is still no excuse for his actions and we are still taking the proper steps. 

As ALL of you know you we do not create the projects, we give every opportunity that's available but as the projects come in we do not always know what roles are available.  As an agency, we can only submit our talent that fit that specific role which reflects on our abilities to casting and production; and it's unfortunate PJ just didn't fit many of the roles.  We suggested to him not to do this full-time but again it was his choice to be a full-time actor and this was the outcome.  As you all can see his posting are irrelevant to "Scams", or whatever else he claims. 

 And by they way, I use Internet Explorer with a Gateway and IBM Laptop Computer in the office and that is not my computer number either.... 

If anyone has any questions or concerns in this matter they can contact my office anytime.

Chad Oliver
 
Charlie's Talent Agency
Corporate Office
1350 Old Skokie Rd Ste 201
Highland Park IL, 60035
Office: 847-831-8833
Fax: 847-831-4647

Hello,

My daughter has been with Charlie's Talent Agency for almost 2 years.  We have had nothing but positive experiences with Curt and the agency.  My daughter was new to the business and he has helped us in everything we have asked for!  He has gotten her plenty of auditions if she has fit the role, suggested acting coaches and classes to help her better herself.  When she has had an audition Curt and his staff have helped her prepare for the audition!  Whenever I have a question either thru phone or email Curt has gotten back to me that day with answers!!  Now I know of other talent agencies and with the number of clients they have it could take weeks or maybe not even getting your phone call returned!!  I know I am babbling on and on but I cannot believe that just because someone didn't fit the part when audition came up and that certain person is bitter because they were not getting auditions they are going to slander a good name!!!  My daughter is 9 years old and she has never gotten upset when someone else she knows got an audition and she didn't, she is happy whenever someone from Charlie's get a part or is up for a role!  It is a rough business and if you can't take it then it isn't ment for you!  Life is what you make it and if you are going to be nasty and bitter then thats your business but don't try and take other people down with you because the truth is the truth and in the end YOU will be the only one hurting...

Have a wonderful day!!!

PJ-

While I cannot specifically state to your experiences with Curt Howe, the local head of Charlie's Talent's Michigan branch, I can state for the reputation of my experiences working with Curt and others within the professional community. Before you go stating that this is an erroneous message of someone to merely countermand your original posting, my name is Jordan C. Brun, I currently am employed as Visual Arts Teacher at Canton High School, and also work as a Freelance Artist, Host/MC, as well as being a Stunt Performer and Actor. I am currently represented by Charlie's Talent of Michigan, as well as the iGroup and Aspen Talent. IMDB credits are located at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2942140/ . Now then, to the meat of my message:

I have known Curt for a few years, ever since working with his daughter Shelby, a skilled actress in her own right, on a non-paying web series gig in which she played my daughter. I was first struck by Curt's kindness and interest in assisting his daughter in working in a career that she found fun. Both she and Curt were very professional and I didn't think much about him or Shelby until later when Curt described his experiences in Chicago with Chad Oliver and Charlie's Talent, and stated to me that he wished to open a branch in Michigan to solicit and support Michigan talent.

Having had little to no luck with the other agencies I had signed with in the area for a variety of reasons, I have been fortunate to be employed by two different production companies since Charlie's inception into the Michigan film market when I originally agreed to let Curt represent me. I have auditioned for numerous roles, both in and outside of Michigan, averaging at least one per month - but was only able to land two in the three years I have been involved with the agency. At the time I write this, I have had over 28 years of experience acting on stage and screen, and have seen numerous talent within Michigan receive their union or equity cards before me. Whereas I could easily be bitter over this, and broadcast my frustrations for the world to hear, I have found ways to focus my energies more directly into the craft and, when I can, support my fellow struggling actors in Michigan, rather than badmouth them or those that are willing to work for my betterment.

The one role I am most thankful for Curt and Chad and the many others associated with Charlie's Talent is being able to work in Chicago on motion capture for Midway Studios. While I was working through a foreclosure on my home, and supporting my wife and two children on a teacher's salary, I had no financial means to support myself while working in Chicago, Curt took it upon himself to arrange for me to stay with Chad (whom I had never met before rolling into his condominium at 11pm the night before I was to begin work) during the duration of my job. Chad was immensely hospitable, including paying for my non-comped meals while I was staying with him, and I have been able to communicate with Curt on a daily basis if necessary to express my needs and desires for the company. I could not be happier with the way Curt and Chad have remained professional and interested in assisting their talent get and keep work and maintain their professionalism.

I am thankful for the opportunities and people I have met through Charlie's Talent, and am glad to have had the experiences I have been able to gather from my jobs with them. While I understand that this is an imperfect system and I will not be able to audition, nor be accepted for every role available for my demographic, I know that Curt and Chad and the other actors of Charlie's support their Agents and their fellow actors - if they did not, I would cease to be a member of this community and find other ways to focus my energies. If you truly feel that what you have stated above is the case in regards to your experiences with Charlie’s, I recommend that you do as such and find a more positive output for your creative endeavors - the negativity that flows from this posting is abhorrent to me, and I am very upset to see Curt's - but especially Shelby’s (who has no connection to your frustrations with Charlie's management of your career) image used as fodder for your complaint thread.

And, once more for justification this is me:

-Jordan C. Brun / jordancbrun@yahoo.com

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2942140/

We love our talent and THANK YOU to our clients that have posted your nice compliments.  This is a ripoff site for monetary value and still don't know why we are posted on here.  Nothing will stop what we are doing for our clients and their dreams.  Our clients are ALL doing an amazing job as well and waiting patiently for the right role and know that patience is key.  People have booked Principal/Supporting "Speaking" roles over the past few weeks including 8 people booked in War Flowers, 8 people in Machine Gun Preacher, 3 people in A Very Merry H&K Xmas, 4 people in Real S, 4 people in 30 Minutes, 2 in Scream, 2 in Coke Zero Commercial, several on hold and waiting for booking confirm and callbacks on 4 other SAG Features!  You guys Rock!!!  We are a small agency and these are great numbers!!!

Thank you again to all of our clients!  I am so amazed at the talent we have!

Curt   

Ah, another anonymous person with no legitmacy to thier name. Anyways, let's pretend that you are actually a real person for a second. Let's pretend that you do in fact have a kid who is a client and that you are not just repeating the "company line" like so many of his previous fake accounts and lackeys are. Let's pretend you actually believe what you are saying.

Okay, I have one question for you: Would you like to be represented by someone that send these sort of e-mails to former clients?

RE: Remember me? (Curt Howe - CHARLIE"S TALENT AGENCY)‏

From: Christina L  (((Redacted)))

Sent: Sat 5/08/10 12:21 PM

To: PJ Edwards 

 As a recurring retard??? You'll find out soon enough moron, can't wait to see you at an actor event as well as us other moms, and this isn't a fake email, you are a psycho!!!!! ---

On Thu, 5/6/10, PJ Edwards wrote:

Subject: RE: Remember me? (Curt Howe - CHARLIE"S TALENT AGENCY)

To: christiana l

 Date: Thursday, May 6, 2010, 7:05 PM

Hey! I was just on the set on The Wannabes Starring Savvy again, for my 3rd episode as a RECURRING character. Unfortunately, I didn't see you there. But I did see lots of other folks. I got a fist bump by the director and hugs and handshakes from the cast and crew. I find it unfortunate that you just couldn't tell me the truth. That A) you never worked on the set. B) This is a fake e-mail address C) That you not only lied to me but to the production company as well. and D) That you could have avoided all of this if you just simply stopped with the threats and harassment. I just find it all the more sad and pathetic that if you took the time to ask a freakin' question to me or production that you would have all the answers you need about my resume. But instead you go into a paranoid rampage and accuse people of lying when you frankly don't know shit. Gooooooooooooooood Luck to you!

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Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 21:00:48 -0700

From: christiana  l

Subject: RE: Remember me?

To: PJ

This will jog your memory, remember my daughters Lisa and Sydney who were 17 and 18 years old that you were eyeing and looking at their rear ends every chance you got? And remember me at the Charlies Agency skating party you were starring down my 8 year old son? Well guess what, we have a group of moms and about 500 actors are very pissed off at you right now for what you are posting about Charlies Agency and we are preparing to post EVERYTHING about you with your photo as a potential child predator on every website we can find! Hope you like it! Google your name in a couple of days! ---

On Tue, 5/4/10, PJ Edwards wrote:

Subject: RE: Remember me?

To: christiana l

Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 3:39 AM

Maybe you can help job my memory . . .what scene were you in? Which member of Savvy was acting with you? Who directed you? Who did your wardrobe? What was your wardrobe? What time did you break for lunch? If you could answer ANY of those questions, maybe I'll be able to help you.

PJ

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Date: Mon, 3 May 2010 19:58:12 -0700

From: Christiana L

Subject: Remember me?

To: PJ

Hi, I believe it was you that was on the set of The Wannabes right?

Thanks!

Christiana

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Just thought I'd let you know that you are putting your son at risk by having him around someone who would think these disturbing and disgusting thoughts!

Would any REAL people like to defend Curt Howe now?

Thanking yourself isn't going to make you look any more famous.

Bragging about people booking extra parts isn't either.

Anyways, I submit another question....You brag about how amazing your agency is yet, in my experience the only thing you really offer are open calls for photo shoots. That's no differnet then Craigslist.

How can you brag about opportunity when there is none given? Where is the opportunity in not having sides prepared for a taped audition? How is that professional?

We all know about your favoritsm of certain clients.

This place is not a forum for you to announce how "amazing" your clientele is. I am still waiting for you to answer for your harassment.

This is our final attempt. If you do NOT comply with our statements below, by the state of Michigan we can and will legally take action for breach of contract and slander. Any email from the agency is considered business and our attorney has all copies of conversation and will move forward unless you comply with action.

Chad Oliver Charlie's Talent Agency Corporate Office 1350 Old Skokie Rd Ste 201 Highland Park IL, 60035 Office: 847-831-8833 Fax: 847-831-4647

NOTICE: This e-mail communication contains confidential (and/or legally privileged) information belonging to Charlie's Talent Agency and clients of the Agency and is intended solely for the designated addressee(s) named herein. The unauthorized use, disclosure or transmission of this e-mail (or any information contained herein) is strictly prohibited.

WHAT IS THIS?

To the general public...

The BBB and Attorney Generals office has advised us to post this rebuttal of false information posted as PJ Edwards has stated that "we have not responded" to his complaints with the BBB, and that the BBB and The Attorney General Office are "frustrated" with our company which is untrue as his many statements are above and putting our name in brackets next to emails, etc.  Again, he didn't book any of his "3" auditions he had in 5 months when he was with us and on other sites like complaints board he claimed he had "NO" auditions in 5 months.  We have responded to the BBB and Attorney General accordingly, to what he wants, we don't know, he said he filed the complaints for "informational purposes"?  We will be speaking to his mom soon for assistance before we launch the litigation out of respect for his medical condition which we don't have to do, but we are a professional company.

Please understand that no one will want to represent you PJ as you are now a "liability" to any agency.  Do you think another agency will want information posted all over the internet about them if they get you a couple of auditions and you don't book one of them, then go on a rampage blaming the agency again like you did to us?  I hope you understand that all of us agencies may be competitors but we respect each other, we don't bash each other or disrespect one another.  The other SAG agencies here are wonderful and we work together for the sake of the actors and the people we represent.  It's not about the agency or which agency is better than the other, it's about the people we represent and we are all working hard to help them achieve their goals and dreams.  By you bashing the whole system makes everyone look bad in Michigan, and you are the ONLY person in Michigan let alone the US doing the bashing and complaining and we have to REBUT which is irratating, but we have to REBUT.  AND, I am not a psycho, I have a loving family and respect people, can't you tell from the pictures you are posting of my daughter that we love each other? 

THIS WAS WRITTEN BY PJ EDWARDS "thatpj.blogspot" under the heading "The Last Word"

The Last Word undefined undefined I promised myself I wasn’t going to bring it up again but recent circumstances have broken the camel’s back. I may as well admit it now. My first agent, Curt Howe from Charlie’s Talent Agency is a psychopath. Not a Ha Ha Funny Psychopath you see on cartoons, but a real live “this person may be serial killer” type psychopath. Leaving messages on my parent’s answering machine? Not cool dude.

CTA is a great!  My daughter has been with CTA for over 2 years now and has had nothing but success with extreme professional's guiding her from CTA. 

She has landed many roles both principle and supporting in major feature films/ movies.  CTA has always treated us with respect and professionalism! 

CTA has helped us out with resume's, headshot and demo reels and they want their talent to succeed in the business.  CTA is the ONLY agency I will ever need for my daughter.  CTA is the BEST and we will continue to stand by their side as they have stood by ours! 

CTA just continue to do everything you are doing for my daughter and all of your talent.  You are the best and want the best for your people.  What an awsome agency and I would recommend you to anybody that is looking for a professional and knowledgeable agency! 

For #1, we have no "Christina Lemanski" on our roster or does not work for our company that's your problem and not ours.  You shouldn't be blaming it on us, not nice she called you a name though, sorry to see that, it is disrespectful but yet you blame it on us because we are your target I guess in hopes that is was us that sent that to you.  Whatever happens in your life that doesn't go your way, feel free to keep blaming it on us as it is easily printable to use for litigation.  Here is the email sent to us directly yesterday by PJ Edwards and why it was reported as "Abuse" to Hotmail and we have never emailed PJ Edwards ANYTHING except the emails in the begininng of his frustration about our legal stance on the issue that contained nothing harassing or disrespectful that he claims.

----- Original Message -----

From: PJ Edwards

To: curt@charliestalentagency.com

Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2010 2:47 AM

Subject: JUST STOP

How long is this going to go on? I would really like to know because this seriously needs to stop. Don't you have clients you should be working for? I am not your client. Leave me a lone. Leave my blog alone. Leave my IMDb page alone. Get out of my life. Do you remember when you first threatened me and I told you that you were only going to make this worse if you continue? Well, you got what you asked for. You'll also notice that I never sent out anything aggressive towards you, unlike you. I've pretty much minded my own business and kept to myself. I highly recommend you do the same. This is really not going to end well if you continue this actions. I know that you messed with my industry pages. No amount of lies is going to change my mind. But this time you messed up badly because those industry pages you decided to mess up have to do with OTHER PEOPLE'S JOBS. So, I'm not going to be the only one pissed off at you. I sincerely hope you get the help you desperately need, PJ

I have been signed with Charlie's Talent Agency for over 2 years. My 7 year old son has been with Curt and Charlie's for a year. In that time we have always been treated with the utmost professionalism and respect.

Curt works long hour and over and above the CALL OF DUTY for all his talent. Charlie's submits all qualified actors for the roles they fit. Curt and Charlie's have been extremely helpful in every facet of the business from head shots to IMDB credits to set etiquette for professional movie sets. Both my son and I have had the opportunity to work on many film sets under his representation.

I hold Curt Howe and Charlie's Talent Agency in the highest regards!

April Canning-Hite

Hello,

My daughter has been a client(talent) with Charlies Talent Agency for the last 2 years and we have been treated with professionalism, encouragement and kindness.  We have never been mis-treated or misinformed in any way.  CTA has taught us alot about the business and always treat my daughter special.  My daughter has landed several principal/supporting movie roles with CTA and has had numerous auditions.  We have been in this business steadily working for over 3 1/2 yrs and have never had a bad experience with any agency.  I would highly recommend CTA as a great agency to work with. 

In this business especially with movies it is based on several steps: Do you fit the role? If not you will not be called.    If you are selected you then are submitted to the casting director, casting director then has to choose who best fits the role to present to the director who makes the final decision. You cannot blame the agency for not picking you or your child it is out of their hands.  You have to have  thick skin in this business and be able to handle rejection that is very important.  You cannot obviously get every role you audition for, but at least you are given the chance to be seen. 

I am very thankful for all the many opportunities CTA has brought to my daughter and along with her success we are truly thankful for.  CTA works very hard for all their clients as with any business you cannot satisfy everybody.  I highly recommend CTA to Individuals who are seriously looking into acting.   We personally will continue to work with CTA and are proud to do so...

My son has been with Curt for about a year now. Curt has been great to us, my son has had several auditions with him in the past year. We love being a part of CTA because it is a small family oriented company.

In no way do feel that being with CTA is a rip off. I mean we dont pay anything unless you get booked, then you pay the usual 10% agency fee. We don't pay for headshots unless we get them done from an outside company which is not required.  

Whoever is posting slander about Curt and CTA is just bitter that they didn't book any jobs. Being in this business you need to have the ability to handle rejection and to have patience. I know it is hard sometimes watching others book roles while you are struggling to get an audition but that is the business goes, sometimes you just don't fit the role.

WE LOVE CTA!!!!

I totally disagree with the complaint filed.  I've been represented as an actor by

charlies talent for the past year and have had several auditions, Curt Howe is very

honest and professional I consider charlies talent the top agency in michigan I'm

very happy to be represented by charlies talent agency

PJ, I'm sorry that you and CTA couldn't connect professionally, but making harassing the company is just immature and unprofessional.  A lot of people may not get auditions for a while, or see success from the auditions they do get.  Some of these people give up and move on to better things.  Others stick with it, and eventually it pays off for them.  Personally, I've stuck with it...and it wasn't until recently that I booked my first SAG role.  This wouldn't have been possible without Curt pushing to get me into auditions and helping along the entire process. 

Curt calls on a regular basis with audition notices and valuable information.  Within the last month I've booked a role, and had three other auditions.  To say anything negative about CTA is just ridiculous.  PJ, I'm sorry that things didn't work out and you have to act so unprofessional about the entire thing.  Cut your losses, just grow up and cut it out.

To put it at as simple as I can, Curt Howe and Charlie's Talent Agency are awesome.

I actually wrote 2 comments on this blog, but they were subsequently DELETED. I guess the truth is too much for some. But just in case she gets second thoughts and decides to delete the blog, I have decided to immortalize it on the Internet FOREVER.

I wanted to post something regarding Curt Howe and Charlie’s Talent Agency (CTA).  As with every industry, you sometimes make a few enemies, even when you haven’t done anything wrong.  I have known Curt for several years, and he represents me in the Midwest for SAG/AFTRA projects.  He signed me when all I had on my resume were a local theatre production and high school plays.  He gave me a chance, and got me in to all the local casting agencies, including Pound Mooney, Detroit Casting Company, and Carrie Ray Casting, just to name a few in Michigan.  It’s because of him that I had the opportunity to be in Red Dawn and Salvation Boulevard as a supporting cast member.   He believed in me and pushed and fought for me, and he’s gotten me into so many auditions, even in the last couple of months. He submits me for roles he believes I can play, and even when I don’t fit the breakdown, the casting agents sometimes see me for them.  As any professional actor knows, there may be a hundred no’s before you get a yes.  It’s part of the job.  Sometimes you don’t fit the look.  You could be an amazing actor but your talent agent and casting agent don’t make the final decisions on casting.  The sooner we all stop having delusions of grandeur and expecting to become stars overnight, the better for our local budding industry.  If we can’t all work together and make Michigan look GOOD and PROFESSIONAL, how many productions will want to give us a chance and use local casting?  Because pushing someone else down to drown so that you can get ahead doesn’t work.  Be thankful for every audition you get, and keep working on your craft, and one day you WILL get a yes.  But do NOT blame your not getting parts on your talent agent after he/she has worked to land you an audition in the first place.  The blame game and the hatred and the lies a certain individual has been propagating across the internet does our local industry no good.  We should be helping one another, because success can be contagious.  We need to show that we are just as professional and just as qualified and talented as actors from Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles.  I don’t need to name names, but be warned, you are only succeeding in painting yourself out of the picture and blacklisting your own name.  In this industry, you never want to burn bridges nor bite the hand that feeds you.

 My name is Cindy C and I am a SAG actor.  I am proudly represented by Curt Howe of Charlie’s Talent Agency aka CTA.