Posts Tagged ‘Austin Actors’

You’re SAG eligible…but you haven’t joined SAG. Why?

April 8th, 2008

I’m doing some research for an upcoming article on SAG actors in the Central Texas market. I’d love to hear privately from any Texas or other regional actors who are SAG eligible but who haven’t joined SAG. Here are a few questions to consider: What does being SAG eligible mean to you? Is there any [...]

IActor not Yet in the mix for Austin Casting Directors

April 8th, 2008

On March 7, 2008 there was a presentation / meeting called byThe Alliance Austin for represented talent and their agents. This was the first general meeting promoted by the group since its founding. The Alliance Austin, consisting of Central Texas casting directors, agents and acting coaches has the following Mission Statement: The Alliance exists to [...]

Auditions Pick Up in Austin – Tips for New Actors Included

April 4th, 2008

I guess I’m not officially finished in the business even though I declined the audition for Oliver Stone in Shreveport, LA. This week has brought a second director’s read for a neat little film shooting shortly here in Austin (quirky script that reminds me IN TONE, not subject matter, of Little Miss Sunshine). I didn’t [...]

Auditioning for Oliver Stone – Economics and Acting

March 29th, 2008

FADE IN: So late on a Friday…late as in after 6pm, I get a call from my agency about an audition for an Oliver Stone movie, “W”. The audition is on Monday and this is all happening at warp speed, so details will follow shortly. This is just an ‘are you available’ call. Yes, I’m [...]