Alliance Austin Presents Actors Fair in Texas

The Alliance Austin — a cooperative of Central Texas casting directors, talent agents and acting coaches — is holding an Actors Fair on Sat., April 2, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., at The Red Building, 1901 E. 51st St. (part of the Austin Film Studios), in Austin, TX.

The Alliance Austin Actors Fair promises to be an excellent networking opportunity and "an all day extravaganza catering to the needs of Central Texas’ acting community." A $10 entry fee is required, but includes workshops with acting coaches, the chance to meet agents and casting directors, and opportunities to talk with headshot photographers, demo-reel producers, and representatives from the Texas Motion Picture Alliance (TXMPA) and the Screen Actors Guild (SAG).

Plus: General auditions are being held by local casting directors and agents at the event.

If you attend the event, make sure to stop by Back Stage's table to say hello to our local representative and pick up a free copy of Back Stage magazine.

Back Stage is dedicated to helping actors, casting directors, and other entertainment industry professionals in Texas and across the Southwest by providing a range of casting tools, including the ability to post and view casting notices and script sides in TX, a searchable online talent database featuring thousands of media-ehanced resumes, online job-application options, customized region-specific email alerts, award-winning articles, and more. Click here to view casting notices currently calling for submissions from Texas talent.

See below for The Alliance Austin's full press release about the Actors Fair.

 

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The First Annual Alliance Austin Actor’s Fair!

It’s the event that you won‘t want to miss! An all day extravaganza catering to the needs of Central Texas’ acting community, created by and for the Central Texas Acting Community!

April 2, 2011, 10 AM - 6 PM

Red Building, 1901 E. 51st Street, Austin, TX

$10.00

(pre-registration via our website is highly recommended!)

See…

Sample workshops throughout the day with Alliance acting coaches. Meet and check out some of Austin’s best headshot photographers. Meet with representatives from online casting services: Actors Access, Casting Networks, Now Casting, [and Back Stage]. Learn about TXMPA and how to help and be helped by being a member. Visit with representatives from SAG and AFTRA. Check out top producers of demo tapes and taped auditions!

… and be seen!

It‘s your chance to participate in general* casting sessions with Alliance Casting Directors, plus meet and audition for Alliance Agents**. Some of our confirmed participants include: Donise Hardy, C.S.A. (A Casting Place), Beth Sepko (Beth Sepko Casting), Toni Cobb-Brock and Sally Allen (Brock Allen Casting), Shelly Reese (Shelly Reese Casting), Laura Maxwell-Scott (Collier Agency), Cynthia Robbins (Blvd. Talent), Veronica Kelley-Albiez (DVA Talent), Diana Wheeler (Calliope Talent) and Romie Szal (K Hall Talent Agency)***... and we are adding more all the time!

Is it time for you to get in on the act? We’ll see you there! Get more information and register for Alliance Austin Actors’ Fair at our website:

* NOTE: “generals” refers to general auditions, which is a type of audition done by a theatre, studio, network, casting director, etc., when trying to get a feel for the available talent pool. “General” meaning they aren’t casting for a particular role. To participate in the generals, you MUST follow the rules and procedures listed on our website.

** Participating in Generals with casting directors or agents at the fair does not guarantee you employment, representation, or casting.

***Participants subject to change without notice.

About The Alliance Austin:

Formed in Austin in 2005, The Alliance is a cooperative of Central Texas casting directors, talent agents and acting coaches.

We have two main objectives:

1. to develop and promote central Texas area actors; and

2. to ensure continued use of central Texas for TV and film productions.

Officers

Veronica Kelley-Albiez, President

Liz Reeder Neubauer, Vice President

Van Brooks, Secretary

Shelly Reese, Treasurer

Members

Sally Allen, Brock-Allen Casting

Vicky Boone, Vicky Boone Casting

Van Brooks, Austin Actor's Institute

Toni Cobb-Brock, Brock/Allen Casting

Heather Collier, Collier Talent

Erin Franklin, Agence Talent

Gabe Folse, State Theater School of Acting

Donise Hardy, A Casting Place

Sally Jackson

Veronica Kelley-Albiez, DVA Talent

Mona Lee, BriteLights Studio

Kristy Martin, Calliope Talent

CK McFarland, Alleywood Studios

Liz Reeder Neubauer, Studio E Austin

Jeffrey Nightbyrd, Acclaim Talent

Marco Perella, Alleywood Studios

Shelly Reese, Shelly Reese Casting

Cynthia Robbins, Boulevard Talent

Step Rowe, Keene Acting Studio

Paula Russell, State Theater School of Acting

Beth Sepko, Beth Sepko Casting

Romie Szal, K Hall Agency

Ben Taylor, Ben Taylor Studios

Laurel Vouvray, In The Moment Acting Studio

Website:  http://www.theallianceaustin.com/