Kids Casting and Kids in Show business
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If you are new to showbiz, then read some of these advice articles to help you get started the right way:
Kids In Acting
Kids in Acting is a fun and character building activity that can lead to big success for your child, but there is lots to know before beginning. Below are a few starter articles to get you started…
Five Red Flags To Watch Out For When Selecting A Kid’s Acting Class
Kids have a natural affinity for acting; it exists in their play, in their wild imaginations as yet unburdened by the grumpy woes of adults, and in their lives in general, as they make their way in the world on a journey of discovery and learning about how things and people work, and how they fit in to the bigger picture…
Making Sure Your Child Actor Actually Enjoys The Business
When speaking to adult actors, one of the most often repeated sentiments is to remind them that this is all about play. We “play” parts, we act in “plays,” in rehearsals directors will sometimes give you leeway to “just play” as you are creating a character or working a scene. It’s a business where the most successful people never let go of that sense of joy, and discovery, and wonder that is childhood…
Blockbuster Child Actors Give Amazing Advice
Being a young performer in blockbuster mega-movie or hit television series can be very challenging. There are so many things to think about — family, friends, school, after school activities, pets the list goes on and on. It takes a lot of juggling, patience and understanding in order to survive such a wonderful treat! One of the main things you always want to remember is to keep your kid grounded. Do not let such an event give your child an ego and most certainly do whatever you can to keep your schedule as normal as possible. Sounds impossible, and sometimes it is! Jorge Vega made the cut for the recently released The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and did voice-overs for Dora and Friends. Joey King was in The Conjuring and did voice-overs in Oz the Great and Powerful. Michael Grant can be seen in television’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine and the upcoming film Fair Haven…
Your Child Actor Was Just Cast As A Series Regular – Now What?
What’s it like when your child lands a starring or recurring role on a TV series? Lives change. The decision to just pick up and move across the country or even out of the country is not a decision that should be made lightly. If your child is a young performer, you may want to have the relocation talk way before it ever happens if it ever happens. Auditions and bookings sometimes come so fast that you will have a hard time keeping a clear head. By having the discussion in advance with your family, you’re able to make a snap decision when your agent and/or manager calls and tells you to be at an audition in an hour…
Work permits for kids in show business
A work permit is a new issue for most parents. And while they can be a slight hassle, they are important and in place to protect your child. Here are the basics…