Month: November 2015

2nd Annual Talent Showcase

Posted onAuthorJudith RuderLeave a comment

Thanks to ALL the Talent & Agents!

 

So much talent, so little time, so the show swiftly got under way.

This year’s Talent Showcase fell on Veterans‘ Day, so we began by honoring the veterans among the talent, agents, and in the audience, of which there were many. L. Renée Hall, a veteran herself, spoke a few beautiful words of gratitude, and Kenny Peters graced us with an especially heartfelt rendition of our United States of America’s National Anthem.

Before getting on with the show-after-the-show, the Network Austin Mixer would like to express appreciation for others who stepped up such as Brandi Brown who made timekeeping for the event fun, as well as L. Renée Hall who arrived extra early to set up tables and then some.

Where would all that talent be without representation? The night presented immense opportunity for top talent agents to see what our local talent is made of. Thanks so much to these guests for attending:
Jason Lee of Acclaim Talent Agency
Carleen Lucas of Tory Christopher Group
Romie Szal & David Brown of K Hall Agency
Laura Maxwell-Scott & Jessica Sloan of Collier Talent Agency
Liz Lyons Atherton & Jorge Elizondo of The Atherton Group-TAG Talent Agency

And thanks to our regular volunteers, Forrest Walls who collected & distributed headshots & resumés and Judith Ruder who emceed. Thank goodness, too, for our core members: Donise Hardy who plans every detail precisely & exquisitely and Gary Wimmer who deftly deals with audio amid a myriad of challenges, all the while warmly greeting guests.

Of course, what’s the use of performing if nobody’s watching? It wouldn’t be a showcase without our amazing, enthusiastic audience comprised of newbies and old-timers and everyone in between, and so many loaded with talent themselves. Thanks for coming, and do please come back on December 9th, when we get to meet the City of Austin’s new Film Commissioner, and then again the 2nd Wednesday in January, then February, skip March (SXSW), and then so on.

For those who missed the show or just wish to reminisce, here’s a taste of videos to whet your appetite, maybe more to come. So keep checking back here and on our Talent Showcase 2015 playlist and subscribe to our YouTube Channel to keep up! Beneath the videos take a stroll through our slideshows. Many thanks to Joe H. Lee of Studio J. Star, L. Renée Hall, Bill E. Mixon, and Myrna Hawkins for shooting these stills and moving footage so we wouldn’t have to rely on mere memory to re-experience the joy and excitement of that evening.

Now onto our after-show.… Enjoy!

Mr. Sullivan and the Moonrunners Bring Back a Bit of James Brown
Videographed by Myrna Hawkins
Actor Scott Anson Performs the “Temptation” Monologue by Václav-Havel
Videographed by L. Renée Hall
Song in Harmony by For His Glory Ensemble: “What a Love”
Videographed by Bill E. Mixon
Photos from L. Renée Hall
Photos from Joe H. Lee of Studio J. Star ~ Set 1
Christopher SullivanKevin BoffGregory C. DriscollAusten SilverCarlton CaudleScott AnsonJarard KennethAni JarrettChristopher SullivanChristopher SullivanChristopher SullivanKenny PetersChristopher Sullivan
Photos from Joe H. Lee of Studio J. Star ~ Set 2
L. Renée HallNatalie C. HouchinsMarissa ReyesDenise Garza WasnerSarah Logan Hayes & Caleb Aaron DobbsDenise Garza WasnerKenny PetersCarlton CaudleAdrian CasasKenny PetersNatalie C. HouchinsJarard KennethJay ReherAni JarrettChristopher SullivanPharaChristopher SullivanSarah Logan Hayes & Caleb Aaron DobbsMichael Angelo HallCarlton CaudleChristopher SullivanLianne Valerio HamesJarard KennethPharaJune JulianAusten Silver

November 11, 2015 Talent Showcase

Posted onAuthorGary Wimmer1 Comment

Second Annual Talent Showcase

2nd Talent Showcase

It’s time for The Network Austin Mixer’s 2nd Annual Talent Showcase! Yes, dear friends and fellow entertainers, starting at 6:30PM (earlier than usual) at Baby A’s on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, we will present an interesting cadre of characters with weird habits and colorful attitudes (often known as actors, singers, and artists) ready & willing to expose our audience to their creative energies and expert showmanship.

We have 25 acts booked! Yes, you read that right. Nowhere in town will you find 25 acts for FREE! Everything from monologues to stand-up; belly dancing to gospel singers; and various other sundry acts of bohemian passion. This will be an evening of hilarious fun and insanity, with talent agents in attendance scoping out the undiscovered geniuses before us. Of course, attendance is mandatory (wink, wink) and will (absolutely 100% guaranteed) add 4 years and 7 months to your life!

Needless to say, you will not want to miss this spectacle of human drama, intense and infectious emotions, song and laughter, so we suggest one simple way to make sure you are there to enjoy this once-a-year Talent Showcase: Come and join us on Wednesday, November 11th. Arrive early for a cold margarita, network and meet new friends with like minds, enjoy a fun-filled evening with other guests and enjoy 25 acts before they make super-stardom! And all for free and starting at 6:30PM – earlier than normal due to the number of acts! See you there.…

 

Last Month…

We extend our deepest thanks to Jason Teresi for giving us a very detailed and informative presentation about Breakdown Services & Actors Access at last month’s mixer! Not only did Jason guide us in navigating the website interface, he expounded on the to DOs & DON’Ts, offered professional opinions, and presented his keen insights in a knowledgeable, humorous, and passionate way. Jason then went on to address numerous questions from the audience.

And many thanks to Samantha Levine, Cam Ray, and Pato Elizondo for coming to tell us about this year’s Austin Film Festival and gifting attendees a special discount promo code. Hope many of you caught some films & fun at this annual Austin event!

 

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NOTICE: We all know rush hour traffic is horrendous, so.… Please carpool and leave in time to arrive early. If Baby Acapulco’s parking lot is full:

  • You may park at the Super 8 Motel (just south of Baby A’s) for $8. Be sure to pay the desk person at Super 8 Motel when you park there so your vehicle doesn’t get towed and DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF DUMPSTERS!
  • If you drive south another 2 blocks, there is on-the-street parking available.

Mixing & Networking begin @ 6PM, then the Talent Showcase starts @ 6:30.