by Bonnie Wallace | Auditions, Casting, General
Most, if not all, of the young actors we know today as stars of Disney shows were never aiming for Disney. They were putting themselves out in the world because they loved to perform. Their agents sent them out for every project that looked appropriate, and if they...
by Bonnie Wallace | Auditions, Casting, General
Disney is an extraordinary company, and its reach is global. But more than that, it delivers magic to millions of homes, and its stories and characters are an integral part of childhood for generations of people. It’s no wonder that it is the dream of many to be on...
by Bonnie Wallace | General, Parenting
You will be happy to know that food on most sets is plentiful and pretty decent. Basic food and beverages are generally available at all times at Craft Services, (fondly referred to by many as “crafty”) the little area near the back or side of a set. It is absolutely...
by Bonnie Wallace | General, Parenting
You are on set to support your child, and keep an eye on them—to give them feedback when they ask for it (and generally not when they don’t, and especially no back-seat directing!) and to see if they are doing OK. Literally. Their safety is ultimately in your hands,...
by Bonnie Wallace | General, Parenting
The hair and makeup artists are likely the next people you will meet. The star of a show or movie typically has their own dedicated hair and makeup artists, and the rest of the actors generally share the services of several more artists. You will be taken to either...
by Bonnie Wallace | CHSPE, General, Mandatory Paperwork, Parenting
When you walk onto a set for the first time, assuming your child is not an extra (I can’t speak to this experience since we didn’t have it) you will be greeted by the set PA, or Production Assistant. They will show you to your kid’s dressing room or trailer. You will...
