The Studio with Patricia Duran

08/20/2026

Jackie. To know her is to love her. I am beyond grateful that I got to work with her for the past two years on her MFA audition. She got like 10 callbacks, btw, and is going off to study at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. But on top of her working fiercely hard on her craft in class and in sessions I got to have meaningful conversations with Jackie. We laughed oh so much, cried, prayed, and laughed even more together. Jackie, I am so proud of you. You are a model of what it looks like, yes, to have talent, but also to show up, work hard, and do it with a heart full of love. I am so honored to have spent two years working with you. I love you dearly. Blessings your way, dear one. 💜🎉🌻🙏🏼
(Last two pix were of our final session together before her big grad schools auditions.)

08/15/2026

Xanaduuu!!! Break a leg, friends! 💜

08/12/2026

I am so grateful to my students. I know I say it a lot, but it really is an honor being a part of your journeys and one I don’t take lightly. Thank you Jessica Goldman houstonpress for reaching out and interviewing me about my studio and taking the time out to chat with some of my students. Special thanks to Snow Adeera JJ Johnston Deborah Hope Michelle L Manning for the super kind words in the article. 🥺💖

08/03/2026

This class is for the dedicated young actor who wants to start the school year STRONG by strengthening their acting skills so they can tackle any role or audition. Link in my bio. 💜🎭

06/15/2026

🎉Thank you to all my students for an AMAZING 2nd Year together! I have loved being a part of your journeys and I am so grateful to God with the gift of this studio. I love you guys. Here’s to another beautiful year of growth. 💜🎭

06/05/2026

Rigor and joy. That is the best way to describe a Hagen-based class.
This ongoing 8-week course is designed for students who have previously taken an Adult Acting Class at The Studio and are looking to continue their training in a supportive, challenging, and collaborative environment.
Students will take a deep dive into Uta Hagen’s acting exercises to strengthen their technique and ground their work in truth. Visit the link in my bio for all the class details! 💜🎭

06/05/2026

Update: Class is now FULL. Reach out to be put in the waiting list.
Coming Up in August! This 5-week class is for the adult actor who hungers to create and grow in a safe space.

Actors of all levels will sharpen their craft by diving deep into script analysis, scene work, and character development to create an honest, multidimensional character based on the text while exploring bold physical and vocal choices. If you want to be challenged and grow out of your comfort zone as an actor, then this class is for you. 💜🎭

05/31/2026

Wrapped up another amazing acting class yesterday with this stellar group. The exploration. The work. The growth. So. Good. Thanks so much, you guys. This was special. 💜🎭

05/25/2026

Actors, it’s open. 💜🎭

UPDATE: ALL TIMESLOTS ARE FULL AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. Please email [email protected] to be added to the wait list.

The Houston Theatre Alliance will host general auditions for adult actors on June 6-7, 2026.

Auditions are by appointment only, and representatives from all participating theater companies will be in attendance - you will be seen by all at the same time.

PARTICIPATING THEATRE COMPANIES (as of June 2025):
4th Wall Theatre Houston
A.D. Players at The George Theater
Alley Theatre
Books Alive!
Brave Little Company
The Catastrophic Theatre
Classical Theatre Company
Cypress Stage
Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.
Dreamland Entertainment
Drunk Shakespeare
The Ensemble Theatre
Haven Arts Theatre
Houston Grand Opera
Houston Shakespeare Festival
Lionwoman Productions
Main Street Theater
Mighty Acorns Productions
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater Company
Moore Vision Entertainment
New Era Theatre
The Octarine Accord
Page Parkes Agency
Points North Theatre
Rec Room Arts
The Sankofa Collective
Shadow Mountain Productions
Strange Bird Immersive
Unity Theatre
Zoom Shakespeare Productions

• A $5 non-refundable registration fee is required. AEA members are exempt—email [email protected] for the AEA-specific registration link.
• Please have your headshot and resume ready to upload as part of the registration process.
• You will receive your audition timeslot via email on Sunday, May 31. Please confirm your appointment within 48 hours to secure your spot.
• Auditions are by appointment only and are a combined audition for all participating theater companies. You’ll be considered by all at once; each company will then conduct individual callbacks for their specific productions.

See attached image for full audition requirements and details.

05/03/2026

Audition Prep Class kicks off today at The Studio with Patricia Duran. Here’s to confident actors who know that they are worthy to step into the room. 💜🎭