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Required Paperwork for Young Actors—Coogan, Work Permit, & More

by Bonnie Wallace | CHSPE, General, Mandatory Paperwork

I received a letter from Bank of America recently—they have stopped opening new Coogan Accounts, and wanted me to update my website’s Resources Page to remove them from the list of financial institutions that offer this service. While I appreciate B of A’s reaching...

Set Etiquette and the Set Experience: Part 2 of 5

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...

Legal 18 vs. Emancipation for the Child Actor

by Bonnie Wallace | CHSPE, General, Mandatory Paperwork

There is so much confusion over these two, even on sets, and they are entirely distinct. Industry people who really should know better use the terms interchangeably, generally saying, “emancipated” when they mean “legal 18.” Here are the basic differences spelled out....

Does my Child Actor Need a Work Permit?

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...

What Is a Coogan Account and Do You Need One?

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...

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