It took me quite a while before I really understood the roles of various people involved in show business careers. I was too embarrassed to just come out and ask about it, so I stumbled along without really knowing what was going on and trusting that the right things were happening. Looking back, I realize …
Category Archive: Los Angeles Acting
Jan 30
What Are Your Responsibilities as the Parent of a Child Actor?
Do you really know what your responsibilities as the parent of a child actor are? Being the parent of a child actor is not an easy job. It requires a huge amount of effort on the part of the parent or parents. At times, it can be as time-consuming as a full-time job. I talked …
Nov 23
What Makes a Good Stage Parent?
Unfortunately, the name stage parent or stage mom has been given a bad rap. We all picture the crazy mom, forcing a child to do something he or she does not want to do and then yelling at and belittling him or her when the performance is not perfect. When I use the terms stage …
Nov 17
Should Your Child Do Musical Theatre or Any Theatre?
Why do some talent managers, talent agents, and acting teachers not want their talent to do theatre? Some don’t want them to do it because it interferes with availability for auditions and jobs. Some teachers don’t want them to do it because it might conflict with their subtler acting style for tv and film.
Nov 03
Introducing ‘Your Young Actor’
My name is Debbie, and I am the mother of two children, one of whom is a young actor in the LA Area. I’d like to welcome you to my blog. Perhaps you are considering an acting career for your child and that is what brought you here. Or perhaps your child has just begun …
