Acting Up

A Talent Development Company...


focused strategically on developing talent and growing on-camera careers in entertainment. Unlike talent agencies and casting directors, a talent development company offers training as a performer and education regarding self-managment show business. Acting Up is a development company that does not take advantage of that confusion while offering services at an affordable price.

Founder Brandon Thaxton, created this organization to prepare performers for the expert level of the entertainment industry. In addition to advanced training, students can expect to receive feedback and recommendations to enhance headshots, resumes, online casting profiles, and other materials used to gain auditions and representation.

Acting Up offers professional advice based on actual working experience.

A minimum of topics for exploration:

Avoiding Scams
Securing Commercial and Theatrical Representation
Understanding Performer Contracts
Actors and Taxes
Acting Techniques
Audition Techniques
Building Stage Presence
Interviewing Skills
Stage Parenting
In house audtions
Actor Self-Management

The talent development programs offerd by Acting Up are designed to escalate acting from a hobby to a profession. We are excited about working with performers who are interested in getting prepared, maintaining consistency, and exuding confidence to book acting work in any market.