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Finding an agent is one thing; finding the right one for your career is another.
Keeping track of who’s who on social media is a good way to get a sense for what kind of support they offer talent, in addition to casting and networking opportunities. And who doesn’t love learning the new random fact every now and again?
6 Acting Agencies in Texas
- Kim Dawson Agency: The granddaddy of Texas talent agents is surely Dallas’ 50-year-old Kim Dawson Agency, which sponsors an annual talent search and actively posts shots of its clients and links to their work. Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Neal Hamil Agency: Houston-based Neal Hamil Agency was a fairly early adopter of Twitter (since 2009), and usually updates its feed multiple times a day. Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Core Talent Agency: Core Talent Agency in Dallas adds daily updates and links to Facebook and Instagram. It’s also a good way to know when the agency holds its regular industry networking mixers. Their past commercial credits include Disney, Adidas, and Verizon. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
- Linda McAlister Talent: Although based in the small North Texas town of Waxahachie, Linda McAlister Talent also has offices in Los Angeles. She has a reputation for caring about the arts and her clients, and often checks in at their live performances as a sign of support as well as shares useful content on Facebook! Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Mary Collins Agency: Dallas’ Mary Collins Agency supports its clients with updates as well as casting notices. Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
- The Campbell Agency: The Campbell Agency has active accounts not just on Twitter and Facebook, but also Instagram and Tumblr. The Dallas-based company represents actors of all ages, from broadcast and film to voiceover work. Follow them on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr.
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