Mar 22
One of the many tasks that I had to take care of shortly after we came to Los Angeles was getting an entertainment work permit (a.k.a. a work permit) for my daughter. I knew very little about this until my daughter booked her first student film. The director and producer told me she had to …
Nov 23
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
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 08
A question you really should ask yourself is: “Why am I looking into an acting or modeling career for my child?” There are a number of reasons people do this, and some of the reasons may not be good ones. First and foremost, be sure you are doing this because your child wants to do …
Nov 07
It is important to take a close look at your child before you decide to pursue an acting or modeling career. What sort of child is right for showbiz? What characteristics are likely to indicate that your child is right for an acting or modeling career? While nothing can guarantee your child’s success in show …
