Talent Training & Recommendations
Below are just suggestions. Before choosing an acting coach, you should visit with your talent agent for guidance on who might be best for you. If you do not have representation, contact the coaches directly, do your research and choose who would work best for you. The following list includes resources for acting coaches, voice training, actor reels, resume, headshot printing and photographers in the Houston, Texas area and beyond.
UPCOMING SEMINARS!
- Upcoming Acting Workshop with Crystal Matinez featuring Special Guests! Click here for more info!
- Upcoming: Improv & Comedy Workshop with Sara Gaston in Houston 3/22!! Click here for more info!
- Upcoming: Houston/Austin Photographer Kristine Canterbury in Houston 3/4 – 3/7! Click here for more info!
- On-Going Classes with Sara Gaston for Kids in Houston!! Click here for more info!
- On-Going Classes with Carol Hickey Online!! Click here for more info!
- On-Going Classes with Sara Gaston in Houston! Click here for more info!
- On-Going Classes with Next Level Acting in Houston! Click here for more info!
- On-Going Voiceover Coaching/Demo Production with J. Michael Collins! Click here for more info!
- On-Going Classes and Audition Camps with John Lansch! Click here for more info!
- On-Going Improv Classes/Workshops here in Houston at CSz! Click here for more info!
ACTING TRAINING
HOUSTON ACTING COACHES
Deke Anderson/Shelley Black
Ph: 310.722.8303
Email: dekeit5151@gmail.com
Web: www.nextlevelacting.com
Ricky Catter
Private Acting Coach
Ph. 832-865-3413
Email: rickycatter@yahoo.com
Web: www.rickycatter.com
Mari Ferguson
Ph: 832-722-9069
Email: mkeye@aol.com
Web: www.mariferguson.com
John Lansch
Ph: 281.300.4613
Web: www.johnlansch.com
Crystal Martinez
On-Going Acting Classes
Ph: 713-492-8621
Email: ogaccm@gmail.com
Classes Link
Web: http://www.TheOGAC.life
Mykle McCoslin
Ph: 310-989-8860
Web: www.MykleMcCoslin.com
Lee Stringer
Film Acting Academy
ph: 832-606-2438
Email: lee@filmactingacademy.com
Web: www.filmactingacademy.com
Brian Thornton
Ph: 281-731-1522
Email: briansactingclass@gmail.com
Web:www.actorbrianthornton.com
Heather Williams
Taping and Coaching
Ph: 713-540-9925
Email: heatherwilliams.mail@gmail.com
Connie Cooper
Ph: 281.830.7294
Email: Connie@ConnieCooper.com
Web: www.conniecooper.com
Marnie Cooper School of Acting
Acting Classes via Skype
Ph: 818-760-8009
Web: marniecooperschool.com
Ruddy Cravens
Ph. 713.829.7890
Email: ruddycravens@gmail.com
Benji Cooksey
CSz Houston/ComedySportz
Ph: 713.868.1444
Web:www.comedysportzhouston.com
Sara Gaston
Coaching and Taping
Email: Sara@ytbuff.com
Next Actor Studio
Ph: 713-532-2867
Email: nextactor@yahoo.com
Web: www.nextactor.com
Long Road Film Company
*Audition Taping ONLY
Web: http://www.longroadfilmcompany.com/thirtythirty/
Price Hall and The Natural Act
Ph: 281.910.0214
Email: thenaturalact2@gmail.com
Web: www.thenaturalact.net
David Rainey Acting Master Classes
Address: 1119 Providence St.
Houston TX. 77002
Ph: 562-502-7469
Web: www.landingtheatre.org
Kim Tobin
Kim Tobin’s Acting Studio
Ph: 832-265-5931
Email: kimtobinactingstudio@gmail.com
Web: www.kimtobinactingstudio.com
Kristen Barone
Coach/Taping
Ph:281-726-0993
Email: kristenscott2016@yahoo.com
VIRTUAL ACTING COACHES
Amy Reece Studio
www.amyreece.net
class@amyreece.net
Zak Barnett Studios
Ph: 323-397-9711
Email: info@zakbarnett.com
Website: https://zakbarnett.com/
AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO ACTING COACHES
Carol Hickey Acting Studio
Website: carolhickeyactingstudio.com
Ph: 512-517-6772
Brock & Allen Casting
Website: www.brockallencasting.com
Email: brock_allencasting@yahoo.com
Keene Studios Acting
Website: keenestudios.com
Email: keenestudiosacting@gmail.com
Mona Lee
BriteLites Acting Studio
Website: thebizonline.com
Ph: 512-323-2090
Chip Llorens
*Audition Taping ONLY
Email: rrllorens@gmail.com
Ph: 512-497-7490
Marco and Diane Perella
Film Actor Workshops
Website: actorworkshop.com
Ph: 512-507-3301
DALLAS ACTING COACHES
Joe De la Fuente
*DALLAS Taping ONLY
Ph: 817-705-6236
Email: jrmediaco@gmail.com
Web: www.facebook.com/dreamstudiodallas
http://www.dreamteammediaproductions.com/
The Booking Room
*Dallas Audition Taping and Coaching
Ph:832-367-7617
Email:bonniegayleactress@gmail.com
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Kristine Canterbury
HOUSTON AND AUSTIN
Email: k.c.photography@me.com (Please email to set up an appointment)
Web: www.CanterburyPhotography.com
Dan Carter Photography LLC
Ph: 281-586-9500
Web: www.dancarterphotography.com
Jennifer Franco Photography
Ph: 281-222-1698
Web: www.jenniferfrancophotography.com
Arthur Garcia
Ph:713-961-2840
Email: info@selectstudios.com
Web: www.selectstudios.com
Gabriella Nissen
Ph: 832.722.8572
Web: www.gabriellanissen.com
Email: gaby@airmail.net
Claire McAdams
ph:(713) 304-9332
Web:http://ClaireMcAdamsPhotography.com
Email: clairemcadamsphotography@gmail.com
Arthur Marroquin
AUSTIN ONLY
Ph: (512) 387-4656
Web: https://www.abmpix.com/
Debbie Porter
Ph: 713-523-7344
Web: www.debbieporter.com
Calvin Pennick
Ph: (832) 483-4089
Web: calvinpennickjrphotography.com
HOW-TO VIDEOS
- How to Make an Actors Access Profile
- How to Make a Casting Networks Profile
- How to Make a Now Casting Profile
- How to Utilize EcoCast LIVE
EXAMPLES
ACTORS REELS
RicOrnel Productions
Actor Intros, Demos, Headshots & More
Ph: 210-385-2722
facebook.com/RicornelPro
Youtube:www.YouTube.com/RicornelProductions
Email: ricornelproductions@msn.com
Julie Dove
Ph:818-231-3901
Web:ActorEditing.com
Wayne Slaten
Ph:707-953-9064
Web:f.64 Films
Price Hall
Ph:281.910.0214
Web:www.thenaturalact.net
Email:thenaturalact2@gmail.com
Reels By Bonnie
Ph:832-367-7617
Email:bonniegayleactress@gmail.com
Web:facebook.com/ReelsByBonnie
HEADSHOT PRINTING
Photo Lab and Digital Imaging
Ph: 713-467-4099
Web: thephotolab.us
VOICE OVER TRAINING
Bruce Abbott & Ray Schilens
Radio Lounge
Voice Over Demos and Production
Ph: 281.494.4680
Web:www.radioloungeusa.com
Jim Conlan
Voice Over Demos & Coaching
Ph:832.771.0901
J. Michael Collins
Voice Over Demo Production
Web:www.jmcvoiceover.com
John Swasey
Voice Over Demos & Coaching
Ph: 281.794.6551
Marc Cashman
Voice Over Coach
Ph:661.222.9300
Web: 0www.cashmancommercials.com
Chuck Duran
Voice Over Demos
Ph:818.385.1000
Email: chuck@demosthatrock.com
Jodi Gottlieb
Voice Over Coach & Demo Production
Web:https://www.jodigottliebvo.com
Jim Johnson
Dialect Coach
Web:www.accenthelp.com
Sara Becker
Dialect Coach
Email: saraep77@hotmail.com
Joan Baker
Voice acting coach/ teacher/performance specialist
Commercial + Promo + Short form narration
Cofounder: Society of Voice Arts and Sciences, Author: Secrets Of Voiceover Success.
Voiceover expert and columnist for Backstage Magazine.
Email:Joan@sovas.org
Rudy Gaskins
Voice acting coach/ marketing and branding expert
Emmy Award-winning Producer/Director for major brands; Lexus, Olympic Games. NBC Spirts, American Express, Food Network, Delta Airlines
Co-founder and CEO of Society of Voice Arts and Sciences, overseeing the Voice Arts Awards and That’s Voiceover Career Expo
Voiceover expert and columnist for Backstage Magazine
Email:Rudy@sovas.org
VOCAL COACH
Debbie Boily
Ph: 713-349-8135
Web: www.deborahboily.com
More Info: Click Here
Tom McKinney
Web: www.tommckinney.net
Abby Seible
Ph:713-858-1323
Web: www.abbyseible.com