MEET THE TEAM

Dominick Raffaele
Founder / CEO
Dominick (he/him) is a dynamic leader, talent manager, and creative producer with a passion for entertainment and innovation. As the founder and CEO of RAFCO Talent Management, Dominick has built a reputation for discovering and nurturing exceptional talent, guiding their careers across commercial, theatrical, and digital media platforms. With a sharp eye for emerging opportunities, he collaborates with a wide range of clients, from actors and models to major brands.
Dominick’s experience extends beyond talent management—he’s a visionary producer and artist with an impressive portfolio of theater productions. His credits include critically acclaimed shows such as Rock of Ages, Heathers, Legally Blonde and the innovative cabaret events at 54 Below, Green Room, and Chelsea Stage and Table. Dominick was also the producer of the first ever amateur production of Mean Girls directed by members of the Original Broadway Cast. Always pushing the creative envelope, Dominick aims to shape the future of talent management and theatrical production.

Michelina Smith
President / Theatrical Manager
Michelina (she/her) is a Rhode Island-raised, NYC-based director, producer, and talent manager who holds a BA in Theatre Directing and English from Fordham University. As a dancer-turned-actress-turned-director, Michelina was always drawn to the performing arts, but it wasn’t until high school that she found her artistic voice through theatre: an outlet that empowers socially anxious teenagers to be their authentic selves. Now having found her niche in theatrical directing and management, Michelina is passionate about empowering actors to unlock their artistic potential. She wholeheartedly believes that creativity is sparked by meaningful connections between collaborators who lead with empathy and humor. Michelina prides herself on her “people-first” approach to talent management, believing that actors should be treated as “people” first and “artists” second. She is a firm advocate of mental health awareness, and is dedicated to cultivating diverse, equitable, and inclusive spaces for her clients to thrive.
In her treasured free time, you can find Michelina taking sassy dance classes, crocheting various items, or tending to her 4 year-old cactus, Gerald.
