Tag: acting

August 12, 2015

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Carlton Caudle

Carlton Caudle

On Wednesday, August 12th the Network Austin Mixer will feature a man who has been acting just a little more than a year! Why? Well, ask yourself this: How does one who is relatively new to acting find great opportunities, success, and doors continuing to open? Carlton Caudle, our guest speaker on Wednesday, August 12th, can answer those questions and a lot more.

Carlton’s success is certainly no accident. In the relatively short time he’s been acting, he has become SAG eligible, worked with 4 Oscar winners, is under contract for a network game show, and has been cast in several roles in film & TV, as well as commercials for Ford, IBM, Taco Cabana, and other major companies.

Many of you may know Carlton from the large independent actors group he manages, Central Texas Actors Group (CTAG), which boasts casting directors & talent agents among its members. An actor support group, CTAG has over 900 members and 1,500 in the queue requesting to join. CTAG offers get-together meetings, and information & advice on booking, acting classes, carpooling, volunteer opportunities, and much more.

Learn from a “quick learner” as Carlton expounds how to get started acting, audition (and submit even if you aren’t represented), get an agent, land speaking roles in movies & TV, get noticed via social media sites, and how to take care of you while you continue to be told “NO”. Carlton thinks outside the box, creates opportunities, and will inspire our attendees to do likewise. He is looking forward to sharing what he’s learned, along with what he would do differently.

So join us on Wednesday, August 12th at the Central Location of Baby Acapulco’s on IH35. Arrive early for a “Happy Hour” cold margarita, network and meet new folks with like minds, enjoy a fun-filled evening with other guests, and get insights from Carlton Caudle… while you can, before Hollywood steals him from us!

Last Month…

We extend our deepest thanks to Ted Meredith, Shaun Branigan, Billy Brooks, and Angie Sardiña-Fernández from Esther’s Follies for being our guest speakers on Wednesday, July 8th. What a funny and crazy panel they were! We laughed from the moment they took the stage… and long after they left it. Why? Because their raw, infectious, and wild humor poured over us like a tsunami, drenching us with their wit and wonderment. It’s no wonder Esther’s Follies has been such a great success for decades. It’s all due to excellent talent, timing and writing. If you have not yet been to Esther’s Follies, do not delay any longer. Attendance has been declared mandatory. Laughter is indeed the best medicine and their show is a massive onslaught of continuous, gut-tickling, contemporary insanity – the good kind! Thanks to all of them, and we look forward to having them back!

 

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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 Speaker starts @ 6:45.

January 14, 2015

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Panel of Talent Agents

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As 2015 begins, The Network Austin Mixer Core Members Casting Director Donise Hardy and Actor/Writer/Psychic Gary Wimmer, along with volunteers Forrest Walls, Judith Ruder, and others, want to extend our deepest thanks to the guest speakers who have so graciously offered their time and insights over the last 8 years and to you folks who attend our mixers for making them the incredible successes they have become! The Network Austin Mixer will continue to present insightful and up-to-date guest speakers, and we are honored to have been an effective meeting & networking opportunity for so many in our community. Thanks for being a part of it!

Talent Agent Panel, part 1

On Wednesday January 14, 2015, Network Austin Mixer will feature the 1st of 2 panels of Talent Agents — who are about the most important people in any actor’s life.
January’s panel will feature the following esteemed talent agents:

☆ Liz Lyons Atherton, owner of TAG
☆ Veronica Kelley-Albiez, owner of DVA Talent
☆ Tory Christopher, owner of Tory Christopher Group

Talent Agents 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… which is why we start out each new year with Talent Agents! Soooooo… plan on joining us on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 @ Baby Acapulco’s – 5610 North IH-35, Austin TX 78751, have a cold margarita, network, meet new folks with like minds, enjoy a fun-filled evening with our attendees, and get the latest about what Talent Agents are looking for in actors, what current breakdowns and projects are seeking in talent, and more!

Last Month…

We also want to thank the attendees who pitched themselves and their ideas at our last mixer on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. Well done! We feel sure you folks made some new connections and inspired others to show interest in your talents and projects. And that’s what it’s all about….

Next month, on Wednesday, February 11th, our 2nd of 2 talent agent panels will feature Jason Lee of Acclaim Talent, Romie Szal of K Hall Talent, Erin Franklin of Agence Talent, Cynthia Robbins of BLVD Talent, and Heather Collier of Collier Talent.

Join us on WEDNESDAY JANUARY 14, 2015 @ Baby Acapulco’s – 5610 North IH-35, Austin TX 78751 – have a cold margarita, network, meet new folks with like minds, learn from our panel, and enjoy a fun-filled evening with our attendees!

Let friends interested in the media worlds know about the Mixers. We put them on to provide opportunities for you folks to network and get information about acting, films, TV, and media.

Come early and carpool! Pass along our website and check it for details about each month’s Speaker(s)!
Get on our mailing list and keep up with us on Facebook:
Like our page and join our group!

NOTICE: PLEASE CARPOOL! Arrive early! If Baby Acapulco’s parking is full, you may park at either the Capital Inn (just north of Baby A’s) for $5 or at Super 8 motel (just south of Baby A’s) for $8. Be sure to pay the desk person at either motel when you park there so your vehicle doesn’t get towed away and DO NO PARK IN FRONT OF DUMPSTERS!