PHOTO GALLERY: Back Stage Hosts Cocktail Hour With Entertainment Pros

Back Stage invited New York casting directors, agents, managers, and producers to The Ainsworth on Thursday night for an evening of cocktails and networking.

Industry professionals from all media dined and chatted during Back Stage's Entertainment Industry Happy Hour. Barry Shapiro, casting director for Herman & Lipson Casting, Arthur Massei from Massei Management, and Allison Hall and Melissa Braun from Grant Wilfley Casting were among the guests in attendance.

Led by CEO John Amato, Back Stage aims to build and foster strong relationships with all members of the entertainment industry, as well as to help professionals create new connections.

A photo gallery from the evening's festivities is below.