Category: Mixer

May 8, 2019 ~ Mike Gassaway

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Mike Gassaway
Actor & Activist

Guess who’s coming to our mixer on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Opal Divine’s Austin Grill. Since our audience is so often filled with actors and aspiring actors, we present one right here in Austin who’s succeeding in making a living at it: Mike Gassaway!

Mike is an Emmy Award winning actor with a long résumé of roles in television & web series, commercials, documentaries, and feature films including The Magnificent Seven (2016), Thrilla in Manila (2018), and Dallas (2012), among others.

Some interesting facts about Mike:

  • The city of Noble, Oklahoma declared April 5, 2002 “Mike Gassaway Day” for his legal accomplishments and his commitment to democracy.
  • Awarded “The Best Dressed Man in Oklahoma” in 2005 by the Oklahoma Journal Record.
  • Set a World Land Speed Record for 250 cc Motorcycles at the Bonneville Salt Flats under the sanction of The Southern California Timing Association on a Kawasaki KR1 in the 250cc P-P class in 1989, which stood until 2007.
  • Awarded the “Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Decade” Award in 2000 by the Oklahoma City Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
  • Ranked #28 on Sport & Fitness Magazine’s “100 Hottest Men Over 50” list.
  • Was named Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Decade by the Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
  • Prolific athlete endeavoring equestrian, jockey, golf, jet skier, kick boxing, martial arts, aerobics, badminton, pool/billiards, boating, body building, boxing, motorcycle riding, sprint running, scuba diving, shooting, snowmobile, stage combat, tennis, track & field, weight lifting, wrestling.
  • Inducted into the “Professional Karate Magazine” Hall of Fame.
  • Can speak in a Southern or Scottish accent.
  • The music video for Cloud Nothings commissioned by Urban Outfitters in which Gassaway is the sole actor went to #1 on Spin Magazine’s play list.
  • 2018 inductee in to the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame.
  • Skilled as a comedian, diver, juggler, motorcyclist, licensed driver, stuntperson, and with medical equipment, firearms, an ear prompter and a teleprompter.
  • Was selected and became member of the Rosa Parks “Wall of Tolerance” for his exemplary work in the courtroom representing and defending the civil rights of others.

Represented by one of our favorite talent agents at Acclaim, Mike’s been around the block a few times, and on more than a motorcycle! He can knowledgeably speak on acting, films, TV, the law, fitness, hogs — both the animal and the riding kind, as well as how be to be an inspiring, hard-working, caring and compassionate human being. Mike is indeed a complete package of talent, determination, and conscious living!

Last Month:

We extend our deepest appreciation to our 3rd Panel of Talent Agents for their time, dedication, insights, and answers to our questions at our #NAMixer on April 10, 2019. Thanks so very much to Laura Maxwell-Scott of Collier Talent Agency, and Jorge Elizondo & Jimmy Cobble of TAG Talent!

See photos here, and more mixer photos here.

Come on the 8th and bring a friend to network and enjoy the show. While there enjoy Opal Divine’s Happy Hour which lasts until 7, then $3 “Three for Texas” beers the rest of the evening. And don’t cook or go anywhere else for a meal or snacks because Opal’s offers a tasty and largely locally-sourced menu of goodies.

Pass along our website and check it for details about each month’s speaker(s)!
Find this month’s mixer on Facebook and invite your friends.
Get on our mailing list and keep up with us on social media:
Like our page & join our group on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

Mixing & Networking @ 6:00PM, Announcements @ 6:30, Speaker @ 6:45
Followed by More Mixing & Mingling and Networking

April 10, 2019 ~ Talent Agent Panel, Part 3

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Talent Agent Panel

2019 Talent Agent Panel #3

Can you believe we have even more talent agents to present to you!? This month we’re featuring an unprecedented 3rd Panel of Talent Agents on Wednesday, April 10th @ Opal Divine’s Austin Grill! These experienced people skillfully represent us, set up auditions, and want to see us succeed and get good paying work. So it’s very important to know what the current needs and trends are. Plan on joining us this Wednesday to get the latest scoop about these agencies’ needs… and what you can do to get before casting directors and involved in paying projects.

The Network Austin Mixer can be counted on to present programs led by the best of the best with the most knowledge and experience in our business and in related fields for our industry. In keeping with that, at this month’s mixer our Speakers Panel will consist of the following fine agents on April 10th:

☆ Cynthia Robbins, Owner, Blvd Talent

☆ Laura Maxwell-Scott, Collier Talent Agency, Childrens Department

☆ Jorge Elizondo, Owner, Tag Talent, On-Camera Division

☆ Jimmy Cobble, Owner, Tag Talent, Voice-Over Division

They’ll be introduced onstage at speakers showtime, initially providing a brief overview of their respective agencies and experience, after which the floor will open to Q&A. Non-represented talent are urged to bring headshots & résumés.

Instructions for Headshots & Résumés: Anyone not currently represented is encouraged to bring 4+ sets (1 for each talent agent), with the headshot & résumé stapled back-to-back, for placement at a designated table upon arrival, preferably prior to the beginning of the program, so that each agent can have your submission package to review when they leave.

Come have a bright, fun, productive time with us on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 @ Opal Divine’s, have some great food, meet like minds, network, and get some great insights from our 3rd Panel of Talent Agents!

Keep current by getting on our mailing list and following us on social media!

Last Month

We extend our most sincere gratitude to talent agents Jason Wasner of Acclaim Talent Agency, Tory Christopher of the Tory Christopher Group, Claudia Ramon of Condra/Artista Talent Agency, Romie Szal of K Hall Talent Agency for their time, dedication, insights, and answers to our questions at our February 2019 #NAMixer!

See photos here, and more mixer photos here.

Come on the 10th and bring a friend to network and enjoy the show. While there enjoy Opal Divine’s Happy Hour which lasts until 7, then $3 “Three for Texas” beers the rest of the evening. And don’t cook or go anywhere else for a meal or snacks because Opal’s offers a tasty and largely locally-sourced menu of goodies.

Pass along our website and check it for details about each month’s speaker(s)!
Find this month’s mixer on Facebook and invite your friends.
Get on our mailing list and keep up with us on social media:
Like our page & join our group on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

Mixing & Networking @ 6:00PM, Announcements @ 6:30, Speakers @ 6:45
Followed by More Mixing & Mingling and Networking