Editing Paul Tinder

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'''Paul Tinder''' (born 5 January 1951) is the actor who portrayed the [[5th Guard]] in the {{OS|Baltar's Escape|prose=y}}.

Before pursuing acting, Paul Tinder worked as a salesperson, pilot, and a model. He reportedly entered the acting profession after accidentally sending a modeling headshot to an acting agent<ref name="conroe-news">{{cite news|url=https://www.yourconroenews.com/neighborhood/woodlands/article/soap-opera-woodlands-acting-studio-19492299.php|title=Aspiring Woodlands-area actors can soon learn from two former soap opera stars}}</ref>. 

Tinder pursued an acting career that included work in New York, where he met his future wife, Vaughn Taylor, while filming a show<ref name="conroe-news"/>. He starred in over 450 episodes of television and numerous feature films<ref name="artscene-interview">{{cite web|title=Interview: Paul Tinder, Co-Founder of Performing Arts San Antonio|url=https://www.artscenesa.com/interview-paul-tinder-co-founder-of-performing-arts-san-antonio/|date=7 May 2018}}</ref>, with credited appearances in ''The A-Team, The Bionic Woman'' and ''Magnum, P.I.'' He and Vaughn Taylor were part of the small percentage of SAG-AFTRA members who made their living from acting, collectively featuring in hundreds of TV show episodes and commercials and producing two films<ref name="conroe-news"/>.

During his career, Tinder was mentored by director [[w:Garry Marshall|Garry Marshall]]<ref name="artscene-interview"/><ref name="conroe-news"/> and taught by famed acting coach Warren Robertson<ref name="conroe-news"/>, among others. He noted that Marshall's auditions for film and television were full frame, wanting to see actors "fill the air," emphasizing physical as well as emotional and verbal truth<ref name="artscene-interview"/>.

== Teaching and Performing Arts San Antonio ==
Paul Tinder and Vaughn Taylor-Tinder, described as former Angelenos<ref name="artscene-interview"/>, transitioned to teaching acting<ref name="conroe-news"/>. They brought their style of specialized, intensive training for theater, film, and television to San Antonio, Texas<ref name="artscene-interview"/>. They decided to share the expertise and challenging techniques they learned from their own teachers in New York and Hollywood<ref name="conroe-news"/>.

They co-founded '''Performing Arts San Antonio''' (PASA) in 2009 and opened its doors with a tribute show on New Year's Eve 2010. PASA initially focused on educational programs, starting with summer camps using rented spaces. Their training method is characterized as different from typical community, regional, or educational theater, being more akin to an immersive college BFA program. The goal of PASA's training was to help students become competitive in major markets like New York and Los Angeles. PASA trained individuals from age 10 to adult, offering intensive classes designed to challenge actors to deeply fulfill a character based on relationship and experience, rather than just playing the story. They brought their extensive experience from their acting careers to their teaching and directing. Over 2,000 students passed through PASA's programs, with students cast in MTV series and web series<ref name="artscene-interview"/>.

While well-known for its training, PASA also staged productions using open casting, which was initially a struggle for acceptance as a producing entity in San Antonio. PASA was located centrally to pull from a large geographic area, choosing the underserved north side over downtown San Antonio<ref name="artscene-interview"/>. The theater space was set up bistro-style with tables, allowing for intimacy and immersive moments where the fourth wall could be broken. Notable productions included the U.S. premiere of ''Wicket: A Star Wars Parody Musical'' in March 2019<ref name="artscene-wicket">{{cite web|title=Interview: PASA’s Paul Tinder on ‘Wicket: A Star Wars Parody Musical’|date=5 March 2019|url=https://www.artscenesa.com/interview-pasas-paul-tinder-on-wicket-a-star-wars-parody-musical/}}</ref>. PASA collaborated with the creators to develop ''Wicket'' further than its initial workshop<ref name="artscene-wicket"/>. PASA also started programs like "Assorted Nuts" and "Kindermusic" for younger students<ref name="artscene-interview"/>. PASA garnered several Alamo Theatre Arts Council awards during its operation<ref name="conroe-news"/>.

Performing Arts San Antonio closed during the COVID-19 pandemic<ref name="conroe-news"/>.

== Be Seen Acting ==
Following the closure of PASA, Paul Tinder and Vaughn Taylor continued hosting acting classes and camps. They subsequently moved to Spring, Texas, to be near their daughters<ref name="conroe-news"/>.

The couple establish their teaching classes to The Woodlands area through their new venture, Be Scene Acting, focusing on training for television and film performances using a curriculum emphasizing emotional connection, responsiveness, and organic character development. They aim to provide actors with the tools needed to compete with Hollywood-trained actors now working in Texas and offer real-world advice on navigating the industry, such as joining unions and avoiding uncredited extra work. They also continue to host weekend camps and online classes for students in San Antonio<ref name="conroe-news" />. 

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