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...
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...
