Debbie Sikkema

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Date registered: October 29, 2008
URL: http://youryoungactor.com
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Latest posts

  1. Are Casting Director Workshops Useful for Actors? — July 15, 2014
  2. What Does AB1660 Mean for Your Child Actor? — October 25, 2012
  3. Do You Want (Your Child) to Become an Actor? — October 8, 2012
  4. If Your Child Wants to Be On Disney Channel, What Should You Do? — October 3, 2012
  5. Should Your Child Actor Take the CHSPE ? — September 21, 2012

Most commented posts

  1. How Do You Become a Disney Channel Actress? — 348 comments
  2. How Do You Get Auditions for Disney Channel? — 194 comments
  3. Is AMTC a Scam? — 134 comments
  4. How Do You Get Disney Acting Auditions? — 114 comments
  5. How Can You Become a Child Actor When You Have So Much Homework? — 78 comments

Author's posts listings

Jun 20

What Should You Do When Acting Auditions Don’t Go Well?

One of my daughter’s very first theatrical acting auditions in L.A. was actually in the director’s house. This was NOT typical for acting auditions. But this was an independent project for a children’s educational video. The Best-Laid Plans …  (for acting auditions) The day before the acting audition, I used mapquest to get directions, drove …

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Jun 13

Has the SAG Strike Threat Finally Been Put to Rest?

We were all holding our breath as we waited to hear whether the SAG Strike has been averted. The commercial contract was passed not too long ago. Though some were not entirely thrilled with the outcome, including Alan Rosenberg, the SAG President, most SAG members were happy about it or at least relieved by it.  …

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Jun 10

What Do Casting Directors Look for in Disney Channel Auditions?

Just about all children and teens seem interested in Disney Channel auditions. They may not be actors or singers or dancers or even be interested in being actors or singers or dancers, but they still really want to be on Disney Channel. You may be wondering how casting directors decide who to invite in for …

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Jun 05

Is the Threat of a SAG Strike Over?

I’ve been concerned about the possibility of a SAG Strike for a long time now, along with many of the 120,000 Screen Actors Guild members (and parents) and many of the people who live in the Los Angeles area. A SAG Strike would be disastrous for the Los Angeles area and the entertainment industry. It …

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Jun 01

What Happens at Movie Auditions for Kids?

It is a little unnerving going to movie auditions for kids, especially at first. I was particularly nervous when my daughter and I went to her first few movie auditions for kids in Hollywood. I still find it stressful, even after going to quite a few of them. I remember going to one of my …

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