a 1-day seminar for parents of young actors

WHEN:

Saturday, July 23, 2011

11am-6pm / lunch break 2-3pm

WHERE:

Young Actors Space

5918 Van Nuys Blvd.

Sherman Oaks, CA 91401

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PRICE:

$125 per parent

$200 per couple ($50 savings!)

To pay by check, call Angela at 818-590-2048.

OVERVIEW:

This is a totally unique 1-day intensive seminar for parents of young actors. Become your child's best advocate in this often challenging industry. Learn how to coach them to get great feedback, callbacks, and more bookings. Learn about headshots, contracts, agents & managers, and how to balance family life with show business. And get your specific questions answered with an in-depth Q&A.

Space is limited, so sign up now!

IN DEPTH:

It's hard enough to raise a kid these days, even more so if you have a young actor (ages 5-18) and are trying to help them achieve their professional goals. You love your child and want them to be successful, but the industry is a challenging and mysterious place for parents and children alike.

This 1-day seminar will help you prepare your child for successful auditions and a great career. Learn how to coach your young actor to get great feedback from casting directors, callbacks and best of all, more bookings. Learn about headshots, contracts, agents & managers, and how to balance real life with show business. And get your specific questions and concerns answered with an in-depth Q&A.

I've been involved in many aspects of this business, starting as a child actor myself, then as an acting coach for 25 years and as a casting director for more than 10 years. I love sharing my knowledge to help parents and kids maintain a strong, positive bond, alleviate stress and tension during the audition process, maintain the joy of acting, and most importantly their self confidence.

CLASS TOPICS:

1. ‣ AUDITION INS & OUTS
   

Preparing to act

What to expect & what is expected from you as the parent

The audition process, from pre-reads, callbacks to producers session

Going to network or studio meetings

Being put on tape

Your relationship with agent/manager (and their unique roles)

1. ‣ WHAT HAPPENS ONCE YOU ARE HIRED
   

Contracts/negotiations

Your rights

What to expect & what is expected of you

On-set protocol

1. ‣ BEING AN ACTOR
   

What is acting?

Supporting yourself

The business called “show”

Marketing your actor, what is your product?

The tools of acting - natural & real

The different techniques to choose

1. ‣ PICTURES & RESUMES
   

The right photographer

Navigating the photo session

Making sure you have the right headshot & resume

1. ‣ MAINTAINING YOUR FAMILY LIFE
   

How to combine a career and having family & friends

Having a social life

Dealing with acting & non-acting siblings & friends

How to raise a child with strong self esteem in a tough industry

Juggling being a parent and constant companion on auditions & sets

How to manage pressure & stress

1. ‣ RESOURCES
   

Where to find more information and support

We'll wrap things up with an open Q&A session.