in hopes of spreading the word and getting some type of justice after having their finances and, in some cases, their lives, ruined.
Compass, founded only two years ago, was described by The Star in that piece as having been"one of the city's most prolific agencies, with a large roster of artists and a team of agents who were well respected in the industry."The people who are owed about half-a-million dollars between them would like to know, as would police, and it doesn't look good for the now-shuttered agency.
Many artists are not only owed tens of thousands of dollars in back-pay, but have been left without talent representation.Ali Momen, an actor who was not represented by Compass but has many friends who were, decided toBehind the bright lights and glamour are 15-hour days and immense personal and familial sacrifices.