Understanding exactly what a Coogan blocked trust account is and how it works is no easy feat for a parent of a child actor or model. Many employees at banks are just about as clueless about Coogan accounts as you probably are, and some are even more so. In fact, finding the information you …
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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 …
Feb 01
When You Become a Child Actor, How Do You Keep Up With Schoolwork?
When you become a child actor, one of the hardest things to do is keep up with your schoolwork. If you (or your child) wants to become a child actor, you need to continuously train in acting and other related activities such as dancing and voice. Often, there seems to be little time left for …
Nov 24
Where is the California Entertainment Work Permit Office in Van Nuys?
The very first time I went to the California entertainment work permit office in Van Nuys, I remember wishing I had more information. I wished I knew what the building hosting the entertainment work permit office looked like and exactly where it was. I also wished I knew where to park. And I wished I …
Aug 03
What Does a Child Give Up to Become a Child Actor?
When we decided to help our daughter become a child actor, we did not think much about the cons of acting — instead we were focused on giving our daughter the opportunity to do what she seemed to enjoy most — entertaining others. At the same time, helping her become a child actor seemed like …
