A Blog & Resources for Texas Actors
A Blog & Resources for Texas Actors
Acting in Texas has been a journey full of growth, learning, and rediscovery for me. I began my acting career in Austin back in 2001, full of excitement and dreams. Like many actors, I started with community theater, student films, and passion projects that helped me hone my craft and build connections. In 2014, after […]
The cast of characters in Taylor Sheridan’s hit television series “Yellowstone” are spending a considerable amount of time trying to piece together who’s behind John Dutton’s death. And Season 5, Episode 11 of the neo-Western drama, which aired Nov. 24, saw a San Antonio native playing the role of Thomas Rainwater commiserate with Kayce and […]
Beyond having the confidence, acting ability, and charisma of Tituss Burgess or Tilda Swinton, getting cast in your dream role also means connecting with the casting director. This industry gatekeeper wants to get a sense of who you are, which they achieve by asking questions that go beyond the scope of the specific project. Let’s […]
The TXST musical theatre program has announced the launch of its innovative “Last-Dollar” scholarship initiative, designed to eliminate financial barriers for incoming students who possess a passion for musical theatre. This initiative underscores Texas State University’s commitment to ensuring that education remains accessible and affordable. The “Last-Dollar” scholarship will cover any outstanding tuition costs following […]
Being A Film Extra Extras, or background actors, are essential to productions. Extras are performers who fill out background scenes such as football games, parades and restaurants. They do not have speaking roles nor do they have any interaction with the lead actors of the project. Texas Film Commission Resources Job Hotline – our office […]
Born and raised in the Texas capital, multihyphenate actor-artist-skateboarder Austin Amelio has been lucky enough to see his television and film career blossom in his hometown. “I’ve barely stepped foot in L.A.,” says the 36-year-old, which is fortunate, seeing as his “favorite place to create in the world is Texas.” Amelio was a professional skateboarder […]
Heart thumping. Palms sweating. Gut twisting. Adrenaline pumping. That’s what it feels like to walk into an audition in a cold, dimly lit room with little fanfare and no audience. Long before the show you pay to watch, this is where key decisions that determine who gets a role begin. It’s where the challenges that […]
Midland High School’s theatre program has another star in the making. Junior Madison Coleman was recently awarded the Texas Theatre Scholar Award by the Texas Thespians for the 2023-24 school year. Earning the designation came after Coleman submitted to a rigorous application process. Aside from being an active member of the MHS Theatre department, the […]
