A Blog & Resources for Texas Actors
A Blog & Resources for Texas Actors
In the acting industry, even in Texas, your demo reel is often your first impression. With film and television projects steadily growing across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, casting directors are reviewing more reels than ever. That means the first few seconds of your reel can determine whether you get noticed or passed over. […]
A common question I get is whether a new actor needs a showreel and how to start one. The answer is yes, even a short, well-prepared reel can make a huge difference. You don’t need expensive equipment. A smartphone or a friend with a camera works fine. Film a monologue or short scene, focusing on […]
Many actors ask me how to get auditions without an agent. The good news is that in Texas, you don’t need one right away to start building your career. Start by signing up for Backstage.com and ActorsAccess.net. On ActorsAccess, you submit per audition, usually for a few dollars. Backstage is convenient because it allows you […]
When you’re getting started in acting, one of the first pieces of advice you’ll hear is “get professional headshots.” But what happens when your photographer is booked up for weeks, or your edited photos take longer than expected? Should you just wait around and miss opportunities? Not at all. The truth is, while professional headshots […]
Texarkana Earns ‘Film Friendly Texas’ Designation, which recognizes our city’s readiness to support film and media production. In other words, we’re ready for our close-up, Mr. Deville. Governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that Texarkana has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission. The recognition comes after the city […]
CineFestival, the nation’s longest-running Latino film festival, will soon celebrate its 46th edition with nearly 100 films in San Antonio. Hosted by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, the festival runs from July 9-13 spanning four venues and featuring 95 films, including 33 made in San Antonio and 38 produced in or about Texas. Of those, […]
When you land an audition or meeting with a casting director or agent, it’s natural to focus on your performance. But just as important as your delivery is how you present yourself in conversation. Whether you’re a new actor or already building a career in Texas, being prepared for the questions they’ll ask can leave […]
VIDEO: Waco Children’s Theatre will complete its 36th year inspiring kids and teenagers in Waco. Every year in June, the organization holds a month-long acting summer camp. Kids and teens rehearse popular works of theatre. They perform them at the end of the month. This year, the younger kids are performing The Lion King. The teenagers are performing […]
Zachary J. Willis is playing a role made famous by the Bible and Donny Osmond. The Dallas Theater Center Brierley Resident Acting Company member plays Joseph, a Biblical favorite son, in Dallas Theater Center’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, now playing at the Wyly Theatre in the Dallas Arts District through July 13. Andrew […]
