Toni Cobb-Brock is one of the busiest veteran casting directors in Texas. Her feature film credits include Friday Night Lights, The Ringer, Screen Door Jesus, The Apostle, When Zachary Beaver Came to Town, Home Fries, Varsity Blues, Universal Soldier: The Return, The Only Thrill, and Beautiful Country. Toni's television credits include Walker Texas Ranger, Unsolved Mysteries, The Con, A Face to Kill For, and Two Mothers for Zachary. Feature film regional searches include Forrest Gump, The Sandlot, The Man in the Moon, Frailty, Great Expectations, The Perfect Score, Leap of Faith, and Power Rangers. Toni has worked with many noteworthy directors, such as Robert Zemeckis, Brian Robbins, Robert Duvall, Barry Levinson, Peter Werner, and Bill Paxton.
Toni began her career as an actress. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre from Texas Tech University and performed in countless theatre productions. She also owned a talent agency in Dallas for many years before going into casting, directing, and teaching. Toni has been an acting instructor for Mercury Studios, The Dream Factory, STAGE, Celebrity Studios, Dallas Children's Theatre, Film Actor Lab, and Lubbock Community/Children's Theatre. She has also taught professional actor workshops for Texas Education Theatre Association, Southwest Theatre Conference, and American College Theatre Festival. Other teaching venues include Texas Tech University, Texas Wesleyan University, Wayland Baptist University, Texas Women's University, Texas Christian University, Brookhaven College, Tarrant County Junior College, and Sol Ross University.
Toni works with actors of all ages and skill levels. She teaches on-camera acting, commercial auditioning, film acting, improvisation, and auditioning techniques. Her experience in the entertainment, show biz, and talent industries have provided her with the distinct ability to train both experienced and emerging actors.
George W. Sorenson, Professor of Theatre Arts at Texas Tech University, says of Toni: "Students respond to her teaching methods in an extremely positive manner. She challenges them professionally, yet is sensitive and supportive of their personal needs. Students grow from experiences that she offers. Results are ongoing and long lasting. Because of her keen perceptual abilities, Toni has phenomenal skills in development. She recognizes talent and potential for growth. With her energy, knowledge, and enthusiasm, she is able to affect others for the accomplishment of remarkable results. She possesses a powerful command of her craft."