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Hey Mrs.Taylor,
Hi my name is Miguel and I wanted to ask you a question that involves Disney channel. It has been my dream to act in Disney channel since I was 5 and I'm 13. And I live in Austin, Texas, and I gotta tell you it's kinda hard for me to find a Disney Channel audition here. Especially since I don't have an agent! I was hoping that you could give me info about some agents here in Austin. And if you could plz help me find some DC Auditions here. Well thnx 4 your time and plz write back to my e-mail which is:
red_10bj@yahoo.com
Write back soon,
Miguel
Hi Miguel,
They don't cast Disney shows here in Austin, Texas...which explains trouble finding them. Most of that is in California. They have cast Disney movies here from time to time, as well as other "Kid's movies". If you made it into one of those it might give you a leg up with getting to Disney. The thing is, you need to have an agent and it helps to get one if you have started taking acting classes and/or have a little experience (like school plays, etc).
As to agents, Boulevard, Acclaim and Austin Models and Talent come to mind. You may want to check out Mona Lee's Bright Lights Acting studio for lessons to get started.
Break a leg!
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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