Business Details
46 Years
experience
Premier Modeling & Acting Training in Houston, TX
Since 1980, Page Parkes has been dedicated to nurturing talent and preparing students for successful careers in the entertainment industry. Our comprehensive programs combine technical training with real-world experience, offering modeling workshops, acting classes, and exclusive industry events designed to build confidence and professional skills. With decades of experience in talent development, we provide personalized instruction for students aged 5 and up, including specialized curricula for children, teens, and adults. Our immersive camps in major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Miami offer unique opportunities to work with industry professionals, while our annual Agent Review event connects students directly with casting directors and talent agents.Through structured training in runway techniques, on-camera performance, and character development, we equip aspiring models and actors with the tools needed to succeed in competitive markets. Our team of seasoned instructors includes industry veterans who provide mentorship and guidance, ensuring students receive both practical skills and insider knowledge. From foundational workshops to advanced training programs, we maintain a commitment to excellence that has established us as a trusted institution in performing arts education.
Services
Modeling Camps
Acting Workshops
Agent Review Event
Teen Leadership Conference
On-Camera Training
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in talent development since 1980
- Our instructors include industry professionals with casting connections
- Exclusive Agent Review event connects students with talent representatives
- Comprehensive programs for ages 5 through adult with specialized tracks
- Proven track record preparing students for entertainment industry careers
Services
Modeling Camps
Intensive modeling workshops in major entertainment markets provide runway training, portfolio development, and industry networking opportunities. Students receive professional hair and makeup styling, participate in photoshoots, and learn essential modeling techniques. Programs include chaperoned trips to New York, Los Angeles, and Miami with accommodations provided.
Acting Workshops
Comprehensive acting classes cover commercial techniques, film acting, and sitcom performance with age-specific curricula. Students develop monologues, improve camera techniques, and participate in mock auditions. Programs include improv workshops and specialized training for children, teens, and adults.
Agent Review Event
Exclusive networking opportunity connecting students with casting directors and talent agents through runway presentations and performance showcases. Includes professional portfolio updates, styling sessions, and industry panels. Limited-space event requires advance registration and preparation workshops.
Teen Leadership Conference
Two-day leadership program focuses on confidence building and personal development through mindset training and communication skills. Combines motivational workshops with practical exercises to help teens develop leadership qualities and self-awareness in a supportive environment.
On-Camera Training
Specialized courses in commercial acting, TV sitcom performance, and film techniques with industry-standard training methods. Students learn slate development, cold reading, and character creation while building professional reels through structured filming sessions and mock auditions.
People
Page Parkes
President
Founder with over 40 years of experience in talent development and entertainment industry connections. Creator of the Teen Leadership Conference and architect of the center's industry-focused curriculum.
Tabitha Garcia
Vice President
Manages daily operations and program development with extensive background in talent representation and casting coordination. Oversees instructor training and student placement initiatives.
Carley Franklin
Director of PPCMA
Coordinates educational programs and industry events with focus on student development and professional preparation. Organizes the annual Agent Review event and location-based training workshops.
Questions
What age groups do your programs serve?
Our programs cater to students aged 5 through adult with age-specific curricula in modeling and acting techniques.
Do you offer online training options?
All our programs are in-person experiences with physical locations in Houston and traveling workshops in major entertainment markets.
What is the Agent Review event?
Exclusive industry networking event connecting students with casting directors through runway presentations and performance showcases with advance preparation required.
Are there performance opportunities included?
Yes, our programs include showcase events, photoshoots, and industry panels to demonstrate skills and connect with professionals.
Do you provide portfolio development services?
Professional portfolio updates are included in our modeling camps and Agent Review preparation packages with photographer and stylist support.
