BackStage
After acting most of my life in New York and Los Angeles, I’m back in my hometown of Dallas as an acting coach. Today, I’d like to address acting opportunities in Texas outside of Dallas.
The biggest market in Texas right now is Austin, a haven for artistic endeavors, with plenty of film, commercial, music video, and voiceover opportunities. There’s also a strong network of great agents and casting directors in Austin.
Houston, the third-largest market in Texas after Austin and Dallas, is home to great theater and film opportunities. When it comes to agents, Pastorini-Bosby Talent and the Neal Hamil Agency are two major Houston-based agencies.
San Antonio has a few agents and some local theaters, but it’s also close enough to Austin and Houston that it’s easy for actors to travel to the bigger hubs for auditions and agents. For local productions, check out the San Antonio Film Commission’s website.