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Im really struggling to find a well thought of or even a good soundng acting school in texas.Do you know of any in the dallas area that give good results?im a beginner in acting no lessons or anything im 18 years old.I really want to act but not sure if im ready. im wanting to find an acting class that i can expirement with then if im any good i would like to really pursue it like get an agent and go to a really great acting school. dont know what to do can you help?
Hi Rebekah,
You have one of the oldest and better respected schools right there in Dallas!
That would be KD Studios. They have been around forever. You could start out there and after meeting other actors and biz people, take classes from individuals later, to get other viewpoints and styles of acting. There are many different approaches and philosophies to acting. I think it's good to experiment and see what works for you. You don't know until you try them out!
KD Studios
2600 N Stemmons Fwy # 117
Dallas, TX 75207-2168
(214) 638-0484
www.kdstudio.com
Best,
Taylor
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Taylor Sheppard
Expertise
I can answer questions: on starting a career in acting, mistakes in acting, etiquette when dealing with industry contacts, finer points on how to act, and things to avoid in the field.
Experience
I have been a professional actor 21 years, with appearances in TV, Film and commercials. I have made good decisions and potentially damaging mistakes. I believe anyone who has a dream deserves to explore it, and I take their aspirations seriously. That being said, I do not pull punches. I try to be tactful, but I will not lie to someone, honesty is more effective. My last film role was in "Teeth" which was picked for Sundance in January 2007. It was sold to Lionsgate and Weinstein Co. for somewhere over 2.5 million. The role was "Mr. Griffith", a sex-ed teacher.
Organizations
Ciao Agency-Austin/Georgetown, Texas. (Formerly known as Donna Adams Agency. Matthew McConaughey was a good friend and fellow member. I also have belonged to agencies in three other Texas cities, but they have since closed.) TXMPA -Texas Motion Picture Alliance. Various other internet networking web rings as well as Actors Access. I was instrumental in advising actress Krista Allen on getting her career in acting started in Austin,Texas (we worked at the same Health Club in the early '90's).
Publications
Previously wrote on a now defunct website such as this one. I enjoyed helping new actors.
Education/Credentials
I have acted for 21 years. I studied under James Nelson Harrell as well as other talented actors at Southwest Texas State University. After college, I have taken classes with Julliard graduate Mona Lee, Bill Johnson, Van Brookes, Marco Perella and others in Austin Texas. I am constantly attending classes to maintain my edge and explore new directions. In addition to attending strictly acting classes, I have also taken business workshops with respected casting directors, such as Shari Rhodes ("Jaws","Close Encounters", "Raggedy Man".) Barbara Brinkley, Jo Edna Bolden and Donise Hardy, (Castingworks LA).
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