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First Take First Take is an educational consulting firm that teaches and advises the business of acting.

08/19/2026

Sometimes the best next step is to stop editing and let your work breathe.

My emotional week.
08/18/2026

My emotional week.

The standard you keep becomes your reputation.
08/10/2026

The standard you keep becomes your reputation.

It was an amazing night representing WIFT Austin at the opening night of soundunseenaustin . Shut Up & Sing was an incre...
08/07/2026

It was an amazing night representing WIFT Austin at the opening night of soundunseenaustin . Shut Up & Sing was an incredible film, and the Q&A afterward was one of the best I’ve ever seen.

08/05/2026

And the winner is... The Actor’s Atlas! 

Congratulations to for the winning name!

A special congratulations to , whose suggestion will be used for a future First Take project.

Thank you to everyone who submitted ideas and supported this rebrand. I truly appreciate all the creativity, encouragement, and support along the way.

Teaching, community, celebrations, and a few snapshots from July.
08/02/2026

Teaching, community, celebrations, and a few snapshots from July.

Art isn’t just about what you create. It’s about what others experience.
07/31/2026

Art isn’t just about what you create. It’s about what others experience.

07/29/2026

Being visible isn’t about attention. It’s about being recognizable.

07/27/2026

I've already received some great entries. Thank you!

There's still time to enter if you have an idea.

I'm renaming my membership platform for actors, and I'd love your help. The winner will receive a free one-year membership.

Learn more about Backstage Access here:
https://www.firsttaketx.com/backstage-access

To enter, simply reply to this post, send me a DM, or email me your idea.

Deadline: July 29

One of the biggest parts of my job is helping actors separate industry myths from reality.
That’s why I’m starting Myth ...
07/23/2026

One of the biggest parts of my job is helping actors separate industry myths from reality.

That’s why I’m starting Myth vs. Reality, a new series that compares common industry beliefs with what actually happens behind the scenes.

This week’s reminder is simple: Silence doesn’t always mean nothing is happening. Some of the most important work your agent does happens long before you ever hear from them.

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