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...
by Bonnie Wallace | General, Parenting
Where to even start here? From the moment you step onto a set until long after you leave, your behavior, and your child’s behavior, affects every person on that set. Sets are like little worlds of their own, and they have a delicate ecosystem. If you are fortunate,...
by Bonnie Wallace | Agents, General, Managers
Each time you add a member to your young actor’s team you change its dynamics. It is critical that everyone has complete trust and very clear communication. It’s amazing to me how frequently the team consults in conference calls and emails. So building the team...
