About Us

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Founded in 2011, Apex Talent Group is a full-service artist & talent management company representing a diverse roster across the US in the areas of film, stage, television, new media, musical theatre, print, personal appearances, voice overs, commercials, tours, and other fields of entertainment. Apex is committed to advising and counseling our clients on all aspects of their careers. Each artist is their own brand and we work to establish this early in their careers. Over the years, our clients have booked roles on the following:

• Series Regular roles on ABC, Nickelodeon, and Netflix
• Broadway and Broadway National Tour contracts, including Waitress, The Lightning Thief, Jesus Christ Superstar, The King and I, Miss Saigon, The Sound of Music, Pippin, Finding Neverland, Once Musical, The Office! A Musical Parody, Love Never Dies, Bat Out of Hell, and Motown: The Musical
• Roles in major Feature Films, including Despicable Me 3, Upside-Down Magic, Dolemite is My Name, King Richard, Taken 3, Pitch Perfect 3, A Futile And Stupid Gesture, and more
• National Commercials for Walmart, Geico, Lexus, Samsung, IBM, Ford, Honda, McDonald’s, Domino’s, Subway, 3M, Comcast, Spectrum, and many more

Teamwork, focus, dedication, and having a positive mindset are the cornerstones of our business philosophy. Giving back to the community is very important at Apex, and we donate to several charitable causes in addition to encouraging our clients to become active leaders to use their voice to create change in the world. 

Richard Makarewicz is also a member of the Talent Managers Association (TMA).

Both Richard & Emily Makarewicz have valid child performer services permits and have been approved to represent child performers under 18 years old in the state of CA by the Department of Industrial Relations Division of Labor Standards Enforcement.

Richard Makarewicz - Child Performer Services Permit Number: CPS-LR-1000548635  

Emily Makarewicz - Child Performer Services Permit Number: CPS-LR-1000548630

Richard Makarewicz has spent more than 15 years working on the business side of the entertainment industry, building a career rooted in talent development, representation, and management. 

Richard graduated from Montclair State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting and a Minor in Business. In 2007, he began his professional career with an internship at Michael Donovan Casting, where he gained valuable firsthand experience in the casting process and developed a deeper understanding of the entertainment industry.

Recognizing that his passion was in talent representation, Richard joined KSA in 2008 as an assistant in the Young People’s Department. Working alongside three high-profile agents, he gained extensive experience identifying, developing, and nurturing emerging talent. During his time at KSA, several of the agency’s youth clients booked Series Regular roles on Nickelodeon, ABC, and TBS. While attending a nationwide youth acting showcase with his team, Richard personally identified several standout young performers, demonstrating his keen eye for talent and potential. His success led to his promotion to Junior Agent.

In 2010, Richard transitioned to Avalon Artists Group, joining the theatrical department as Senior Associate to the owner. In this role, he submitted adult talent for television and film opportunities, pitched talent directly to casting professionals, and managed the offer and booking process.

After gaining experience in casting and working at two talent agencies, Richard decided to take the next step in his career. In 2011, he and his wife launched Apex Talent Group, a talent management company founded on the belief that successful representation begins with a strong, personal relationship between manager and client.

Richard’s hands-on approach allows him to work closely with each client, understand their individual goals, and develop strategic career paths tailored to their ambitions. His commitment to advocating for his clients, combined with his industry knowledge, eye for talent, and passion for career development, has established him as a skilled, driven, and dedicated talent manager.

Emily Makarewicz’s experience in both business and the performing arts gives her the knowledge and ability to guide and develop her clients’ careers in the entertainment industry. Emily attended the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy for high school, and then The Juilliard School majoring in music as a flutist. While at Juilliard, Emily worked 7 days a week in multiple positions, including ushering for their theatre department, she was a video editor for ABC News, and she also worked as an assistant for a property sales team at Related – a real estate development firm. Simultaneously, Emily had concert appearances with her trio (ETA3), performed in multiple orchestras, and had solo engagements as a flutist throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. After graduating Juilliard with undergraduate and master’s degrees in five years through their accelerated program, Emily landed an assistant position at the esteemed Sotheby’s International Realty on the Upper Eastside – working under 300 real estate agents and brokers who represented high-net-worth individuals and celebrity clientele. She soon acquired her real estate license – later joining the team as an agent at Douglas Elliman. At this point many of her friends from high school and college were now pursuing their careers in L.A. as actors, singers, and dancers. Emily decided it was time for a change and took a leap of faith by relocating across the country. Once she arrived in Los Angeles, over a dozen of her friends started pushing Emily to become their talent manager due to her magnetic personality and sales experience. All of her previous positions and education were extremely impactful for this career change, inspiring Emily to have a passion for developing and managing talent. Around the same time, Emily met Richard – and they hit it off immediately! Quickly falling in love and getting engaged, Emily realized starting a talent management company for actors and musicians with her then husband would be a perfect fit. Through their mutual expertise, Emily and Richard co-founded Apex Talent Group in the fall of 2011. Emily's personal knowledge from live performances helps her steer the careers of her clients, especially related to musical theatre singers and dancers. Discovering fresh, new talent and helping them achieve their dreams is extremely important and rewarding to Emily.