Business Details
Your Premier Source for Modeling and Acting Talent in Louisiana
For over three decades, Michael Turney Agency has been the premier source for models and actors in Louisiana and beyond. Our agency specializes in talent development, placing professionals in local, regional, and national opportunities across fashion, entertainment, and commercial industries. With a legacy rooted in artistic vision and industry expertise, we prioritize the growth and safety of our talent while maintaining rigorous professional standards. Our director fosters direct relationships with clients and performers, ensuring personalized service and strategic career advancement.Having trained and placed talent globally, we combine decades of experience with adaptive methodologies to prepare individuals for success in competitive markets. Our instructors bring international modeling and performance backgrounds, offering unparalleled mentorship. From runway shows to television productions, we remain committed to elevating careers through preparation, integrity, and industry connections.
Services
Modeling Representation
Acting Representation
Talent Development
Audition Preparation
Career Coaching
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of proven success in talent placement across fashion and entertainment industries.
- Our agency provides personalized guidance from industry veterans with global experience.
- We maintain rigorous safety and professional standards for all talent development.
- Our instructors include former international models and performing artists.
- We connect talent with opportunities in local, regional, and national markets.
Services
Modeling Representation
We represent models for runway shows, e-commerce, and national commercial productions. Our agency scouts and trains talent from the southern United States, preparing them for local and international opportunities. With decades of industry connections, we facilitate placements in major fashion markets.
Acting Representation
Our agency develops actors for television, theater, and film roles. We provide career guidance and audition preparation for performers at all career stages. Our instructors include experienced actors and directors with regional and national industry experience.
Talent Development
We offer professional training programs for aspiring models and actors. Our curriculum focuses on skill development, industry standards, and career preparation. Students receive mentorship from seasoned professionals with decades of combined experience in entertainment sectors.
Audition Preparation
Our audition coaching services include material selection, technique refinement, and industry-specific training. We prepare talent for competitive casting calls with personalized feedback. Our instructors have firsthand experience in major market auditions and casting processes.
Career Coaching
We provide one-on-one career strategy sessions for talent development. Our coaching covers portfolio building, market positioning, and industry networking. With personalized approaches, we help talent navigate both local and national entertainment markets effectively.
People
Michael Turney
Owner
With over 50 years in the industry, Michael Turney founded the agency after modeling with Elite Agency and working with top designers. He scouts and trains southern talent while maintaining industry connections globally.
Barbara Beaird
Executive Assistant
Ms. B brings extensive retail and photography experience to the agency. She has collaborated with Michael for over two decades, managing operations and talent relations with organizational expertise.
Carol Collins-Miles
Instructor
An international top model and classical singer, Carol provides mentorship in modeling and performance. With experience in Paris and New York agencies, she trains talent in professional standards and industry techniques.
Ashlee Elizabeth Bashore
Instructor
Known as Lizz, she teaches acting techniques and performance skills. With regional theater experience and an MFA in Acting, she guides talent through character development and audition preparation methods.
Questions
How do I apply to become a model or actor with your agency?
Register on our website and submit a current photo. If selected, you'll receive an invitation to a closed audition for evaluation.
What areas do you serve for talent placement?
We primarily serve Louisiana markets but place talent in regional and national opportunities across fashion, entertainment, and commercial industries.
What experience is required for representation?
We accept talent at various career stages, from newcomers to experienced professionals. Our training programs prepare individuals for industry standards and market demands.
Do you offer training for aspiring models and actors?
Yes, we provide development programs covering audition techniques, portfolio building, and industry-specific skills taught by experienced professionals with decades of combined expertise.
What distinguishes your agency from others in the industry?
Our 30+ year legacy combines personalized mentorship with global industry connections. We maintain rigorous professional standards while prioritizing talent safety and career longevity.
