by zachery davis (Sandy, Utah) QUESTION: I think my kid would be great she is 2 years old and can remember everything like songs her ABC’s not much she cant plus the things she comes up with are a amazing I would just like to know more of how to get her in to it […]
by toni berry (wigan) QUESTION : What’s the best drama school to go to? ANSWER: Depending on where you live, there are quite a few good drama schools for kids and teens. The important things to look for are recommendations from casting directors and agents. A bad child acting teacher can teach your child bad […]
by tisha (atlanta,ga) QUESTION: Should I wait until my 5yr old gets an agent to enroll him in acting classes or just find one now? I wasn’t sure if most agencies like for you to go with someone that they recommend or not. ANSWER: Don’t wait! Actually, it’s a much better idea to take kids […]
QUESTION: My daughter went to her very first commercial audition and got a call back. After the call back audition they called the agency that sent us within 15 minutes after we left… There were still a number of girls waiting to audition when they got this call. I was then called by the agency […]
by Michelle sheard (Redlands California) QUESTION: Hi my name is Michelle Sheard I have a 12 year old daughter that always says she wants to act we live in Redlands California she even wants to move towards La so she could try to act I would love nothing more but to help my daughter make […]
by Melissa (United States) QUESTION: My son, who is 11yrs old, has advised me he would like to become an actor. What can I do to get him started in this line of work? Thank you. ANSWER: The first thing to do is to find a good child acting class for him. This way, you […]
QUESTION: What kind of questions are they going to ask at a modeling/acting audition for children age 9? And how should they answer the questions? I mean should I coach my daughter to give long detailed answers or short to the point answers? ANSWER: They don’t ask many questions at auditions. Not like agents do […]
QUESTION: Is it appropriate for me to email a thank you note to the Casting Director after a call back for my son who is 10 years old, or should we send a post card/headshot or a hand written note by him? We do have an email address that is just for him. Thanks ANSWER: […]
(San Luis Obispo, CA) QUESTION: My child has an acting permit, and goes out for auditions which is usually during school times, or has to miss school because we have to travel 4+ hours to get to the audition. Are child actors excused with the permit? Is there a way to get them excused at […]
by turner (apple valley,ca) QUESTION: I wanted to know where I can find talent agencies for babies I really want my child to be an actor. ANSWER: You can get Backstage’s Call Sheet to get an alphabetical listing of all agents in the country. Select only the acting agencies that represent babies (or mention 0-99 […]