by Bonnie Wallace | Agents, General
Also known as a Theatrical Agent, a talent agent represents your child and is primarily focused on obtaining work and negotiating contracts on their behalf. They should be licensed by the state they work in, and franchised with either SAG or AFTRA. The number of...
by Bonnie Wallace | Auditions, General, Parenting
After the audition Leaving the audition, it’s the most natural thing in the world to ask your child how the audition went. But asking how it “went” is unfair—because it creates a sense of pressure, and because honestly, they have no idea how it went. The casting...
by Bonnie Wallace | Auditions, General, Parenting
Now you’re at the audition. Once you walk into the casting office, look for the sign-in sheet. Typically it will ask for your child’s name, the role they’re auditioning for (sometimes the project if the agents are casting more than one project that day) and the...
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...
