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October 9, 2019 ~ Marco Perella

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Marco Perella

Marco Perella

 

Many of our attendees are actors, so we will be inviting more highly-credited actors and acting coaches as our guest speakers, continuing with the amazing actor, author, acting teacher, and musician Marco Perella on Wednesday October 9th @ Opal Divine’s Austin Grill! Known well in our industry as a prolific working actor with credits spanning 3 decades, and highly admired and respected, Marco may be best known for his role playing an abusive alcoholic second husband, Professor Bill Welbrock, in Boyhood (2014), as well as for penning his bestselling book, Adventures of A No Name Actor (2001), a humorous autobiography recounting his struggles in the acting arena.

Marco studied at Stanford University, then worked as a construction worker, firefighter, and musician before auditioning for a role in West Side Story. He’s been working steadily in film and television, adding to his professionalism, popularity, and numerous credits, since the mid-1980s.

Marco lives in Onion Creek with his wife, Diane. Besides acting themselves, they offer on-camera acting classes and audition workshops here in Austin at Marco Perella’s Film Actor Workshop. Many actors hire Marco to video their auditions and benefit from his expertise at delivery, covering everything from comedy to intense drama.

The Veteran’s Teddy Bear Project kicks off at this month’s mixer, too, so if you have a stuffed lovie to donate, we’ll be collecting them this night!

 

Last Month

We want to extend our sincerest thanks to the panelists from Austin Film Festival (AFF) for guest speakering in September. The iconic annual Austin Film Festival & Conference known ’round the world transpires here in Austin later this month, and we are extremely grateful that the panel so clearly explained many aspects of AFF, the panels, the films, the screenwriting competition, volunteering, and more. So thanks to all of you!

The annual Austin Film Festival & Conference takes place October 24 – October 31, 2019. Use our special promo code for a $25 discount off any badge:
NAM25

See photos here, and more mixer photos here.

 

Come on the 9th 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.

Beware both rush hour traffic and any current construction!

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

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