A Blog & Resources for Texas Actors
A Blog & Resources for Texas Actors
Texas will boost its movie and TV productions incentive program by $100 million as it works to compete with rivals like New Mexico and Georgia. “Texas will be a new media coast,” Chase Musslewhite, co-founder of the advocacy group Media for Texas, told The Hollywood Reporter of the decision. “It’s cheaper. There’s no income tax. […]
PHOTOS: Austin’s Zach Theater, the longest-running professional theater in Texas, is searching for a new Associate Director of Advanced Training for its youth training programs. The new role comes as the regional theater is following a “new strategic plan” that will invest in education programming over the next five years, according to a press release. The new Associate […]
Arlington officials recommended in an informal staff report for the city to develop a formal strategy to attract film and other media production in the city. The report comes after Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 22, which invests $1.5 billion into the Texas film industry and goes into effect on Sept. 1, […]
Senate Bill 22, which invests $1.5 billion into Texas’ film incentives program over the next decade, has been passed into law and will go into effect starting Sept. 1. The piece of legislation was not among the 334 bills that Gov. Greg Abbott signed and publicly endorsed on Sunday, but bills can become law without […]
An East Texas teen was named the best high school musical theatre actress in the country at the 2025 Jimmy Awards Monday night in New York City. Fabiola Caraballo Quijada, who graduated from Tyler Legacy High School last month, was announced as the best actress for this year’s ceremony of the Jimmy Awards. She represented […]
When I started acting again after my break, one of the biggest mindset shifts I had to make was treating callbacks like a second first impression. Getting a callback means you’re doing something right, but it doesn’t guarantee the role. It’s a chance to dig deeper and show casting that you’re the one. If you’re […]
Hey, Texas: The 90s are calling and want their heartthrob back. For nearly six years, actor turned Hollywood star James Van Der Beek delighted audiences as Dawson Leery in The WB’s smash hit series, Dawson’s Creek. Van Der Beek starred in the titular role, with the series exploring Dawson and his group of friends’ lives in […]
At only 17 years old, actor and Dallas native Mason Thames has already taken flight – literally. The young star can be seen playing the kind-hearted and socially awkward Viking known as Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III in the live-action version of How to Train Your Dragon. Along with his ties to the Lone Star State, […]
Home to stars Angie Harmon and Owen Wilson and series including “Queen of the South” and, well, “Dallas,” Dallas is a rising hub for performers. The city fosters a collaborative spirit, with projects ranging from touring musicals to local web series to commercials. If you’re an aspiring actor hoping to break into the industry in […]
Building Your Acting Resume and Reel (Even If You’re Just Starting Out) The acting industry is always evolving, and building a solid resume and demo reel can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re starting fresh or returning after a break. The good news for actors in Texas is that even with limited credits, you can create […]
