by Bonnie Wallace | Auditions, General
At its most basic, an audition consists of getting an appointment with a casting agent looking to fill a role. Unlike auditioning for a play, where you have to come in with a prepared monologue of your own choosing (and maybe a song!), when you audition for film and...
by Bonnie Wallace | General, Mandatory Paperwork
A work permit is a new issue for most parents. And while they can be a slight hassle, work permits are important and in place to protect your child. Here are the basics: All states regulate employment for children, whether they are actors or not. The State of...
by Bonnie Wallace | General, Mandatory Paperwork
Coogan Accounts are named in honor of Jackie Coogan, who was one of the first truly huge child stars, and one of the first whose fortune came in part from heavy merchandising. His earnings amounted to between $48 and $65 million in today’s dollars, but when he came of...
by Bonnie Wallace | General
A resume can be a little tricky for a kid just starting out: here are some Do’s and Don’ts. Though you may have little to put on it, one ironclad rule: never invent or embellish to have your child appear more impressive or experienced than they actually...
by Bonnie Wallace | Casting, General
Headshots can be expensive, but they are important. The headshot is the first thing a casting agent sees when considering your child for a role, and if it doesn’t grab them, that is as far as the process goes. A good headshot feels natural, and gives a sense of how...
by Bonnie Wallace | Auditions, General
How can you find auditions without an agent? What if your child is so new to the business that they don’t even have an agent yet? Or you’ve been at it for a while but still don’t have an agent? How can you get the auditions that might add enough to their resume to...
