First Take

06/03/2026

Preparation matters. Participation matters, too.

06/02/2026

Here’s what May looked like. Onto June

05/31/2026

Atx TV Fest + WIFT 2026

05/30/2026

Today is National Creativity Day.

It’s not just the work.
It’s how you approach it.

05/27/2026

A quick look inside the First Take online courses.

These courses are designed to help actors better understand the business side of the industry, including:
• representation
• auditions
• contracts
• career development
• industry structure

Courses are available now:
https://www.firsttaketx.com/courses

05/22/2026

The market isn’t the problem.

Not understanding it is.

05/20/2026

Each market moves differently.
Understanding that changes how you approach it.

05/18/2026

Thank you to TUBU Fest for having me this weekend to speak about actor resumes, headshots, and preparing materials for upcoming auditions.

Really appreciated the conversations and the opportunity to connect with everyone involved in the community.

05/15/2026

It's time!

ATX Theatre serves audiences and also theatremakers! Our biggest industry event of the year is Citywide Auditions. 300 actors will be seen in 2 days by 50 producers/directors.

05/12/2026

Scheduling conflicts happen.

A callback, a pin, a ROFR, another audition. The most important thing is communication and making sure everyone has the information they need as early as possible.

A lot of these situations can be handled professionally when communication happens quickly and clearly.