Today’s showbiz term of the day is “improv.” If you type the word “improv” into just about any editor where spelling is checked, the word will be flagged as being spelled incorrectly. But in the world of acting, the word “improv” is a term that is used regularly. It is one of many showbiz terms …
Category Archive: Showbiz Term of the Day
Apr 15
What Is a Callback After an Acting Audition? (Showbiz Term of the Day)
There is a chance that your child will get “a callback” after an acting audition if that acting audition goes well and your child is right for the part. When your child gets a callback for an acting audition for the very first time, you may not know exactly what that means. My daughter got …
Mar 31
What Is a Go-See? (Showbiz Term of the Day)
If you are starting a career in showbiz that includes modeling, you have certainly heard, or will very soon hear, the term “Go-See.” Today’s Showbiz Term of the Day is “Go-See.” My daughter was almost 6 when she had her first “go-see” for Pottery Barn. She did not even have a comp card or headshot …
Feb 18
What Is a Coogan Blocked Trust Account? (Showbiz Term of the Day)
What Is a Coogan Blocked Trust Account? For those with children interested in the entertainment industry, it is very important to understand what a Coogan Blocked Trust Account is. As soon as you get a California entertainment work permit (see “Do You Need an Entertainment Work Permit for Your Child Actor?“) for your child, you …
Jan 21
What is Pilot Season? (Showbiz Term of the Day)
There is a lot of talk about “pilot season” right now in Los Angeles. That is because pilot season is going on right now. The time referred to as “pilot season” used to be much more well-defined than it is now. But it does still occur. My daughter and I have been friends with several …
