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Child Actor LA Viewpoints of a Model's Success

Is your personal success as a model based on just having nice pictures of yourself to show others? Or is that success based solely on how much money you're making? Well, how about other people in your career and life? How they may view your success can affect you, too. Below are some suggestions by Child Actor LA of how to relate (or empathize) to some of the people that have different roles in your success.

1) The Modeling Agency's Viewpoint of your success as a model:

Think like an agent. Are clients going to book you? If you are signed with almost any agency, the bottom line will be how much money you are bringing into their business (or may potentially bring in). Remember this as your first and most important business lesson in your career as a model. Modeling agencies are your pipeline to how you are marketed(promoted) as a model, and they make their money (income) from "percentages" from 1.) the model's commission and 2.) from the client's fee.

The more money that you make as a model in their agency is another dollar in their pocket. So, there's more involved in the bottom line of how your agent looks at your "potential" as a model. Will clients hire you? They are looking at how much "income" potential you can bring to their business. They must run their business efficiently, and you must do the same in the planning of your career, too. The agency's role in your representation is that of a glorified "employment agency" that is a go-between for the client and model. The modeling agency works to provide resources to market all of their models, so it's in their best interest to keep the right variety of models that are in demand.

2) Your Parent's view of your success as a model:

Parents worry about all of the horror stories that they have heard about over the years. Whether their child is under or over the age of 18...parents are entitled to worry about their children. PERIOD. Some horror stories are really worse than others. Will their child be lured into drugs or pornography? What about nudity? How far will their child travel away from them and who will be responsible for them if they are in a dangerous situation? Will photographers take advantage of their child or manipulate their photos and use them on the Internet without their knowledge? How will their child's self-esteem hold up against the "industry sharks"? Will their child be required to grow up too fast in order to survive in this industry? What about their education? Why do we have to pay money for our child to pursue a career as a model? (That makes parents skeptical, too!) So many potential questions from a parent's perspective.

3) Your "significant other's" view of your success:

Oh, my! Every model that I spoke to had similar stories about this topic. A close partner's viewpoint (boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife) can really be like an emotional roller coaster on your mind if you're in a somewhat serious or longer-term relationship. It really can place a lot of strain on relationships and I've seen more than a few models just not ready to risk losing someone "that means so much to them" and NOT take the risk of losing them. They said good-bye to their modeling careers.

It's confusing to both people in a relationship to have unknown fears, so just accept that this can weigh strongly on your decisions that you make during the span of your modeling career. Many models choose to not be in relationships because of the lifestyle that can come along with being a model. It may be a double-standard for you to feel that you have the "Looks" of a model and your partner likes having a "model" as a partner, but only to find out that insecurities, jealousies, and rejections can ruin what you think is a "great" relationship or cut short a promising modeling career.

4) Friends' opinion of your success as a model:

This one is complicated, too. Let's start with the word "Jealousy". You want your friends to be happy for you, but you may start to notice that they are treating you differently. Why? You will probably be correct to assume that jealousy is getting the best of most of them, but just also do a double-take on yourself that you may be acting a little different than they are used to you being.

Modeling is entirely a different dimension of reality (versus typical jobs), and you may not necessarily be your "old self" during your career all the time. Depending on the division of models that you fall into, this may really be a good thing "professionally", but try to be aware of where you need to keep "model-mode" ON and when it can be toned down a few notches. People are friends with each other because they can mutually have something special to offer, but relationships can change if you stop "getting" or "giving" what this relationship needs. Some people are just naturally the center of attention, and if you are a model, that can work for you, but can throw off the balance of some other relationships depending on their personality.

5) The public's view of your success as a model:

There are a lot of models in print, on the runway, doing promotions, etc., but what are their names? Is that how the public view a model's success? Sometimes. The public really doesn't know the extent of who or why some models are more famous than others. They just "hear" or "read" who is the next hot thing (flavor of the month) by reading magazines or watching entertainment news shows. Public relations is an art of its own when models and celebrities are involved. You may have a successful status as a model in your hometown if the newspaper writes about your local, national, or international ventures as a model (even if you know you are still a "small fish" in the sea of the modeling industry, but still, it's a nice perk)!

Being a model places you out there for comments by some brutally opinionated people who either think that their entitled to verbally abuse you or question why you are even a model. Ignorance is not a constructive foundation for you to listen to or even respond to. If there is a shred of truth to the opinion that you are hearing, politely acknowledge and mentally file it away, and work on it next time. You can't impress everyone, nor should that be your goal. That's not permission to be rude, but rather respond professionally when considering the source of criticism. I'm going to include the people who hire you into this category because they tend to look for what the public want to see representing their product. Your personality does put the "icing on the cake" when perhaps they are juggling who they want to hire, so how you present yourself publicly to them does matter. Show confidence as often as you can even if you're faking it!

Also read: How Aspiring Models Can Improve Professional Skills With Some Practice?

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Child Actor LA Experts On Preparing for Model Casting

Awesome, you have just got your ticket to enter an exciting industry. However, your performance at Casting is pivotal in determining whether you get selected by the agency and paves the way for the subsequent opportunities you will acquire as a model. Below we at Child Actor LA are sharing some tips.

1) Check and follow the requirements

Important details such as the timing of the casting call, what you need to bring, expected dress code and all the important details must be strictly followed to ease your casting process. It is very unlikely that you will attend an audition where there aren't many others casting for the same opportunity, and the agency rarely has much time to waste. So being late or not bringing what is required will significantly slow down the process and cause you to wait much longer. Besides, that is the last first impression you want to create (Or the last impression you will make). Check the website to see what's required for casting and call the agency and clarify directly.

2) Your overall look: Simple.

Your look is something you need spend some time thinking about. A model agency wants to see the raw talent and beauty you can offer them for them to work with. If you wrap yourself up in makeup, fancy patterned shirts/dresses, and excessive jewelry it will interfere with their creativity which is trying to suit your natural look to multiple modeling styles. You will result in creating an impression that you are not a versatile model. Go as simple as you possibly with the lightest makeup. For example, a bit of foundation to hide some blemishes and scars.

Check if there is a dress code in the description else just wear a solid colored dress, jeans, tank top or anything that makes you comfortable so long as it's simple and plain colored. A further tip, don't apply too much perfume or cologne as it may put off the judge/interviewer if he/she doesn't like that smell. Apply some basic deodorant to ensure your odor is in control and that would suffice.

3) Healthy lifestyle, radiate natural beauty

The best way to look good naturally is to stick to healthy wholesome foods and completely avoiding fried, oily and fast food. You also want to drink enough water and get the adequate sleep you need as you lead up to your casting call. You should stay off alcohol and late nights at least week before your casting call.

4) Expect to wait

Waiting is going to be hard if you are impatient. Casting calls are usually filled with many aspiring hopefuls so you will most likely have to wait for some time before your turn. Bring a book or newspaper you can read while you wait, and don't let the waiting affect your emotion and thought. It is completely expected and normal to wait, and no matter what time you are called you should always go to your casting with a cool head.

5) Wear your confidence

Whether you get selected by a model agency or not, remember to be vibrant, lively, smile and be enthusiastic about the whole casting session. Answer the question posed to you confidently and that alone should sail you to land the spot.

Conclusion

Have fun, be confident and give it your best shot. If you fail, it's not the end. Ask about what you can improve on, work on your look and style and try again at the various agencies available. Also read Child Actor LA scam prevention advice in this regard.

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How To Get Your Kid To Model?

There are modeling agencies that specialize in children modeling, where they have experienced trainers to train your children in the studio, have modeling classes and etc. And there are also model agencies that welcomes models of all ages, from as young as 6 months old to as old as 70. Normally these agencies do have wide range of clients and have tons of commercial projects for all ages!

So where and how do I start? What should I do first in order to get my child to model? Of course as a parent you can't make decisions like this yourself (although there are some who just do it without discussing but we at Child Actor LA would highly recommend to first go through your child and other family members first), so that brings us to the first point:

1) Discuss

Of course, gather your family and your kid(s)/infant(s) down in the living room and discuss whether if they would give it a go.

2) Send in pictures of your baby or child to legitimate modeling agencies

Take a couple of shots of your little love ones and send them into agencies via e-mail or you could just go straight to the modeling agency which I'd recommend better. Of course before sending all your pictures and emails, do a thorough research of the modeling agency to avoid scams.

*Note that they don't have to be taken by a professional, just ensure there's a headshot and a full body shot with the size of 4x6.

3) Sign contract

Once approved, you and your child will need to sign some papers. Make sure you read through the terms and conditions thoroughly and understand it. This is a crucial step that many neglected and regretted later that. Ask all the questions you need to make sure that you're clear on how things work.

4) Wait for casting calls

Now that your child is signed, there're few ways to get modeling jobs. But here are the common two, one way is to go look for your own modeling jobs but that's unless you're a freelance model. Another alternate way is to simply be patient and wait for your agent to contact you for jobs.

5) Congratulations on your first casting call!

Once you receive your casting call, your agent would give you all the details on the job and you must then bring your child along to the casting call at the venue and time given.

*Note that casting calls can be dreadfully long and you would want to bring some toys or snacks to entertain your children and yourself too.

Casting calls are where your child meets his clients, they would first ask for your child's book, which is his portfolio and ask your kid a couple of questions to know them better.

They may ask your child to act a little if it's for TVC (TV commercial). But if it's for fashion show, your child might need to walk for clients to see.

6) Wait for the result

This is every model's most anticipated moment, because it's either you're in or you're out. Follow up with your booker over the matter. Your booker should let you know the result as soon as possible.

Once you've receive the news, may it be success or failure, don't stop thriving for the best! If it's a success, congratulations! Next you would receive the official shoot dates and payment information from your booker. If it's a failure, don't take it to heart! There are still thousands of opportunities out there up for grabs! Good luck and all the best!

Also read Child Actor LA scam prevention advice to find more on this topic.

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Pros and Cons of a Child Model Agency by Child Actor LA

Whether your child has the ability to be the next Adriana Lima depends on whether a parent has the confidence to take the leap of faith and enable their child to pursue a career in modeling. Although it's good to start young and enroll in a child model agency, there are hard choices to make.

Cons First

Firstly, modeling is like any other job, requiring time, sacrifice, patience, and discipline; hard to ask from adults, and harder to ask from a child.

Children in their formative years are very active, constantly want to run and play, and rarely have any affinity for posing patiently in a studio. But this is only a con if a child doesn't like modeling, or in worse cases forced into the industry. Remember this always, looking good alone isn't enough. Anyone who wants to excel in modeling must have a good personality and work attitude as well. Hence, parents should only enroll a child into a modeling agency if he/she has the aptitude for modeling or loves the job.

Modeling has assignments throughout the day and you may get an important job during office hours. A child must be dedicated to going for a shoot after school, and a parent might have to request for time-off to send the kid to the assignment. It requires sacrifice to make it work. This then drives home the reason why a child must want to become a model at their own will.

There are many fake artists and scam agencies out there to exploit hopeful parents and families who want to see their kid become a famous model. Read Child Actor LA scam prevention advice to identify and thereby avoid them.

Key indicators of fake agencies by Child Actor LA experts include:

Located in suspicious areas

Guarantee you a job on the first day (Professional agencies know this process takes time)

Call you for an appointment after office hours or odd timings

Do not require a portfolio or contract (All good clients are attracted by your portfolio. It's as important a resume.)

Pros

If the child has a vibrant personality, photogenic face and has aspirations of being a successful model, then modeling can be a very big pro. Kids, who become good models, do so because they like the perks of the work such as fame and attention.

A good kid model agency will have an extensive network of contacts, and your child might get exposed to big names and companies at a very young age. It presents a good opportunity to network, socialize and progress rapidly in later stages of a child's career.

When the child hits their prime (teenage/youth) years, they can out beat their competition with more than just looks, but with significant experience in the industry. It's always hard to tell if a kid wants to pursue modeling long-term, but if that is the case in future, acquiring experience from young matters.

Travelling is a possibility when joining a big modeling agency dealing with overseas clients and contacts. A family can use this opportunity to travel together while being the support for the child in their modeling endeavor.

A child filled with passion for modeling is sure to excel in it. As wise Confucius once said, "If you do what you love you never have to work a day in your life". Modeling can complement a child's development by giving them confidence with their physical body and instilling good work ethic and values. If there's a child shows interest parents should not hesitate to create a new talent in the modeling world.

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If You're Going to Be a Serious Actor, You Need an Agent

This doesn't mean that you need one when you first start. The vast majority of people start their acting careers without an agent. But although it is possible to land some roles without an agent, the chances of landing a high-paying primary role without an agent are slim. Also, having an agent reduces your chances of running into problems or scams. If you are a serious actor, not having an agent is like running a delivery service with a bike. But what about those people who get their "big break" because they were discovered walking in the mall? The chances that you will be "discovered" are also slim to none. If you are going to be a serious actor, you need to eventually get an agent. Now this raises the question of: "How do I get an agent?"

Getting an agent is no easy task. First and foremost, you have to seek out legitimate agencies. There are many scam artists out their preying on people like you, beginning actors who have big dreams and a small amount of knowledge about the industry. There are a few things about agencies that can help you determine whether or not they are legitimate. Read Child Actor LA Scam prevention tips to make yourself aware of all these.

Agents do not charge you money for representation. Agents get paid a certain percentage (a commission) of what you make when you book an acting job. Generally, agents usually take a commission of 10-20%.

This is not to say that you won't spend any money at all when you get started. For example, the very first agency that decided to represent me charged a $65 orientation fee. They told me that the charge covers the cost of marketing my materials. It was only a one time fee, and since it was just a little bit of money, I decided to take a chance and pay it. The agency turned out to be very legitimate and I had a wonderful experience during my time of working with them.

Not all agencies charge an orientation fee. Some agencies may not charge anything at all. However, it is important to remember that if they say something like: "We'd love to represent you (your child). All it costs to register for our services is xxx amount of dollars....." then they are not an agency. They are selling you a service. If they hold a huge open call, take a whole hour to tell you about their services, and then tell you that you have to have a one on one interview BEFORE they can tell you how much their services cost (like when they advertise those ads on the radio about meeting the agency at your local Holiday Inn), run out of the building as fast as you can. It's a scam.

If a so-called agent promises you that they are going to make you a star, chances are that they are not a legitimate agent. Any good agent will tell you that there are no guarantees in the industry.

Agencies have several different ways of interviewing new talent. They may hold open calls, they may only take mail submissions, maybe they only schedule one on one appointments. But i can guarantee you that a legitimate agent will not require you to send in any nude photos, or to come into their "office" and pose nude or take nude photos. Also, if they tell you to meet them at their home or in some old, abandoned building, just remember all those crazy slasher movies that you've watched.

Although you will have to make an investment in acting classes and photos, a legitimate agency will never require you to use a specific photographer, spend a certain amount on headshots, or to take specific classes. If they tell you something like "We'd love to represent you! All you have to do is sign up for our classes......" chances are they are a school, not an agency. If they say "All you have to do is have your photos taken by (name of photographer or photography studio), chances are they are not an agency. Legitimate agencies may, however, recommend a good photographer, and they may also prefer certain headshots over others.

Make sure that you research the agencies that you are interested in. Check with the Better Business Bureau, check blogs and/or message boards, research their success stories. And most importantly, trust your instincts.

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Children For Modeling Are in Demand But Don't Fall in The Scam Trap

The modeling world has gone through a major facelift in the last decade or so. In fact, now there are many more opportunities in the world of modeling especially since the advent of the internet. This has also opened doors for child models who can work on commercials over the internet, on television and even in the print media. There are several companies who sell only children related products and they require children for modeling of their products. Apart from such companies, there are many more modeling avenues for children.

Child models are required in different industries like education, baby and child accessories, clothing, music, pets, swimwear, child fashion, health and medicine, toys, and much more. So there is always a requirement for child models although it might not be as often as it is in professional advertising. Today, the industry even requires children for modeling on the ramp. So there are several changes that have gone about making the modeling industry different but parent who have aspiring child models need to be extremely cautious because there are several fake agencies out there who just want to rip you off.

The question is how you can distinguish between a real agency and a fake one. After all, no one would say that their agency is a fake and most agencies looking for children for modeling work almost in a similar fashion. Here is some Child Actor LA Scam prevention things that you need to remember:

A legitimate or real agency will never ask you for money or any type of advance payment. The norm is that agencies will check the portfolio of all child models and send it ahead to an advertising agency or directly to the client for an audition. If you child gets through the audition and gets an assignment then you will need to pay the modeling agency a mutually agreed percentage. If the agency is a fake modeling agency then they will charge you money in advance for creating a portfolio or for modeling classes or even to get an audition. Never fall for that trap!

The second most important fact is that agencies don't conduct modeling classes nor do they try and sell modeling classes. A fake agency will try to impress you by saying that they will get your child into a modeling class so that they are better prepared for the audition and the probability of getting through is also higher. You need to understand that companies looking for children for modeling work don't require your child to have any previous modeling background or education. All they need is a child who is smart, cute, charming, and who can carry a big and innocent smile. So if an agency tells you that they will enroll your child in their modeling classes, and then put your foot down. This is definitely not the modeling agency that you are looking for.

Last but not the least, a legitimate modeling agency will not try and sell you photos. If you get photographs of your child clicked at an agency then pay directly to the photographer instead of the agency.

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Acting Scams Prevention Advice

So, you've finally done it. You've now secured yourself an agent! You are so excited. You are wanting to get into acting for the longest time. Why, it's been your lifelong dream and passion. You can't wait to get started!

You go in for a meeting with your new agent. He or she tells you how excited they are to be representing you. They tell you about all the other actors they are representing. They tell you that all the other actors they are representing are doing exceptionally well. They are working all over town, doing commercials and movie features. They tell you that you will probably have similar success.

Next, they further inflate your head with dollar signs. You're going to make $10,000 for doing some commercials. You're probably going to make hundreds of thousands for doing some of the movie roles they are going to help you to get. And you could make hundreds of dollars per hour on modeling jobs and stock photo shoots.

But, wait...there's a catch! In order to take advantage of the all the wonderful acting opportunities your new agent has for you, you're going to have to take classes. But not just any acting classes. You're going to have to take classes with them. And ONLY with them.

Will they allow you to improve your acting skills with your own private acting coach. NO! Will they accept you taking classes in a reputable acting school like Child Actor LA in town. NO! Only their acting classes will do. That is, of course, because their acting classes are the best in town. And they need to monitor your acting progress personally. And, they claim, their classes are cheap, only $1000 or $2000 total. They include the photos needed for your portfolio and all your other 'marketing materials' into the price.

This, ladies and gentlemen, is a scam! But, with all the excitement you're feeling at the moment, you don't care. You're just ready to begin your career. The few thousand they're asking for is only a small cost to your budding career.

Dead Giveaways:

Wait. Don't be confused. Every actor should take acting classes. It is essential to polish your acting talents. Even if you've taken classes in the past you should continue refining your skills and improving and expanding your acting abilities.

However, if you are asked to take classes as a prerequisite for representation, run for the border because 99% of the time this is a scam. Below are Child Actor LA scam prevention advises for you:

The agent forces you to take classes with their agency and will not allow you to take classes anywhere else. No agent should have a problem with you taking classes with other schools. That is, of course, unless they are scamming you!

The agent requires that you take classes with their agency as a prerequisite for representation. The agent has skillfully placed their acting classes between you and your possible career. By placing their classes between you and your possible acting career, they know that most actors will say 'yes' and spend the money in order to get started acting.

Lastly, these types of agencies are scammers because their agency gets the majority of its money from their classes. That means they don't care who they represent. They will represent anyone! It also means they don't care if you work as an actor. They are not going to fight hard to get you an acting role or audition because they already got paid. They got paid when you signed on as an actor in their agency and paid for their required classes. Sure, they might get you an audition at some point.

But, since they already got paid, they will probably not be very urgent in finding you auditions and acting opportunities.

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Child Actor LA Experts Discuss Child Acting Scams and How To Spot Them

Most parents think their child holds all the potential in the world to become the next big child star like, Gary Coleman or Raven Symone. For this reason many parents easily fall victim to scam artists that claim to be legitimate acting or modeling agencies. If you don't know how the scenario goes here it is: a company runs an ad claiming to be looking for talented children for commercials, television shows, movies and print ads, then you arrange a meeting at a hotel or some rented out office space so they can "evaluate" your child. Who can blame a parent for think that their child has the chance to grace the covers of magazines, be a movie star or a national commercial star.

After these "acting and modeling agency" scouts lure you in with their persuasive ads, they have you come to a hotel where they have you sit and listen to someone talk about the fame and fortune your child can get from acting and modeling, they're just getting you excited when they do this. They sound even more legitimate when during the hotel meeting, they weave some children out for not having what it takes and deciding to keep your child, bringing your hopes even higher for your child. Once they tell you that your child was kept for having "what it takes" they then ask you for an "investment" for your child to go further. Most of these scam agencies ask you to pay multiple fees, the most common "fees" they ask you to pay isfor a session with "top talent agencies from Los Angeles and New York City".

Just when it seems like this is your child's big break you head to the meeting to find nobody there and just when you call the scam artist "talent agents" back about the situation, their contact details are useless and you've just put yourself in debt between the $3,000 $4,500 range. Now don't get me wrong here, these so called acting and modeling agencies do provide acting and modeling "lessons" but they do not guarantee your child any acting or modeling jobs, at least 99% of the time. So if you fall for these scams, you will more than likely not be able to get your money back because they will tell you that they didn't guarantee your child any work.

A new way that modeling scouts try to get your money is by going out and finding your child at local shopping malls and other public locations. They approach you and tell you how good your child looks and how they could possibly be a big star, then they give you a card and a short monologue for your child to go home and practice before they visit the "agency".

Child Actor LA scam prevention tips to spot these scam artists who claim to be acting and modeling agents, it's quite simple when you call the "agency" or when you're approached by a "scout" ask them for their credentials, ask them to list some of their clients and possibly give you their contact information for verification. Most likely if you know how to spot a scam when you see one, you won't have to worry about being ripped off by these guys.

Read also: Child Actor LA Tips for Scam Prevention

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Scam Prevention by Child Actor LA Institute

Child Actor LA Acting Institute with exclusive placement with top Hollywood agents, who come in weekly to conduct workshops within our educational facility. Children currently working as series regular on General hospital, Modern family, Cristela, Fresh Off The Boat, Nickelodeon and top national TV commercials and print + movies. Personal growth, location in Irvine, and soon in Culver City!

If you have been wondering if your child would qualify for the film, TV industry, just know that a visit to us at Child Actor LA would allow you to find out if your child has what it takes. Our children come mostly from the word of mouth after all these years.

We also maintain a presence at local events and at times, we will spot a child whom we feel has potential and is within a good age group, at a local place. Agents years ago, and I mean top Hollywood agents, may have approached you about your child at let’s say, the Beverly Hills Mall, and brought you for an audition. Then they would give you a list of schools to visit in order for your child to get training. It has been a long time since agents don’t scout in such way, and will consider kids with training only. They hardly open up package inquiries through the mail. The agents who visit us weekly come in to conduct educational workshops themselves, and emulate the auditioning process. By coming in to train our children, they get to meet our amazing families and our children, who are Shakespearian trained and trained in modern, improve.

Be wary of schools whose entire business is based upon stopping you at local places. We may at times spot your child at a mall or the beach, actually, but some fly by night institutes or long term scams, and there are such too, may bring anyone and everyone indiscriminately, as long as the parents are willing to pay for classes, or pay for a pretense pay per play seminar with supposedly “agents” going in. We work mostly from the word of mouth, once again.

Also local schools have their kids in little plays and they advertise potential opportunities for the children’s talent, which don’t exist. It is easy to spot, as you would see kids on their company sites perhaps in costumes, or just in class at their school, but never on anything which ever aired anywhere. Their cuteness may not make up for the lack of achievements. You may read about one of their kids having obtained a role somewhere, but check out the show/commercial. Then ask the school to produce the child’s file and see if it all connects. Hmm... I’m just the Face book lady, but I’ve heard it all.

Classical training mixed with modern improv’ goes a long way towards the children’s success!

Some scam prevention advice.

Child Actor LA scam prevention advice is here for you. Found on a site on which a local stage oriented place which claims they have agents going in, advertise. Ironically, they don't have agents' visits apparently, and are trying to spin that. But some of what I read made sense.

“““You answer a casting notice, get approached in a mall, or even get a phone call after filling something out online. The sales person pretending to be in the industry and posing as a casting director, agent or some other title tells you your child is “perfect” and would like you to audition for some part.”””

What they are spinning:

*A casting director will not approach you at a place of gathering. They communicate with agents and the agents send your child to an audition. As you found out reading above, agents will not scout you either, and want kids who are already trained. It’s okay for someone to approach you, but they have to announce that they are a tuition based institute. NOT misrepresent themselves!*

“““Excited you go to the audition with your kid in tow. Once there you realize that there are 100’s of others there and that it is not a “real” audition. There is no part to fill, script to memorize or production company there. It is a sales meeting and you are in the audience. Someone goes up and reads a pitch to all the excited kids and parents. They tell you your kids were chosen to be a part of the showbiz industry. Sometimes, they pull you and your child into a room and make your child read a couple lines for them. They do this to make the entire experience seem more legit. The reading is meaningless because there is no real part you are reading for.”””

What they are spinning:

* A seminar/cattle call: (100 kids!). Everybody is beautiful and talented out of the 100 kids invited, 100 kids get “accepted”. They usually operate out of a seminar room, rented at a hotel. They often bring assistant agents from small agencies, who get paid to be there, and have no decision making power. They ask you to pay $7K or $8K for the chance to meet agents. Your child “performs” in front of them. They never received any training and hence, are not actors, but it’s okay because the “agents” are not real either like I just indicated. You should not have to pay to meet agents. A reading of lines which is not for the purpose of evaluating your child to become part of a legitimate institute is meaningless, because your child would never get picked up randomly to audition for a job without agent’s representation!

That is not an evaluation that is a fake audition, and the people you are dealing with may have misrepresented themselves as managers, or casting directors. They are just people who misrepresent a “pay per play” type of situation, and will announce to you a cost to move on to meeting actual Hollywood agents. Needless to say that the top 5 to top 35 agents who come to us to conduct workshops and meet already highly trained kids in such way, do not participate in the scam events described above!

NOTE: Child Actor LA scam prevention tips also include, never pay to audition. Real casting directors would never stop you and offer you a job. They work with agents. Then agents would not offer you representation, if you pay for:

“““Expensive, inferior classes, worthless acting workshops and poor quality portfolios.”””

*Simply because the law does not allow agents, nor casting directors to offer any services. They can only work on percentage basis. Do not believe anyone who approaches you to offer you jobs for your child. Legitimate schools may approach you at places of gathering where they maintain a booth space for instance, or as they are shopping for themselves, and consider your child to become part of their institute. But then your child has to go through an evaluation process. ANYBODY who offers you A JOB and not an opportunity to visit an institute is misrepresenting themselves, and certainly their title. They are not agents! Besides, acting demands skills like everything else. No one will just “hire” you or your child!*

Thank you for reading! Warmly, Mary

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Theatre Acting Resume

Acting is a profession in which an actor portrays a certain character to tell a story to the audience. Acting is a highly skilled job. If you are looking to enter the field of entertainment then you must polish up your skills. Theater acting is one of the most difficult types of acting. To be a good theater actor you should be very good in professional acting. You should also be able to craft a good theater acting resume.

 Your theater acting resume should be a short one page document that should highlights your theater drama and other acting experiences. Make sure you do not exceed more than 2 pages while writing a resume. You should always stick to the basics.

 Now, let us talk about a few things that could make your resume look appealing to the employer. So, make sure that you include all these things:

 1. Education and Schooling

Under this heading, you need to talk about any special degree that you possess in regard to this post. You could say that you have done Bachelor of Arts in Theater acting from a well known University. You could also talk about any other specific degree.

 2. Theater Acting Experience

Most of the employers look forward to this part of your resume. Here you need to mention all the plays in which you have acted so far. You should also specially mention some of your plays that have gained you critical acclaim. You also need to mention a few lines regarding your previous employers.

 3. Resume Objective

It is an integral part of your resume. You need to state a small resume objective that catches the eye of the employer at the very first glance.

 4. Professional achievements

Here you need to talk about any special awards or recognition that you've received for your acting. You could say that you have won the award for best actor this year.

 These are some of the important information regarding a theater acting resume. You really need to go through this article once. It could really help you prepare a good resume.

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Traits of an Actor/Actress - Child Actor LA

There are many traits of an actor or actress but we would narrow it down to the three main traits one should have as a performer. First off lets start out by saying that actor in the Greek language is one who interprets but in this sense it is one who interprets a dramatic character. The actor acts in dramatic performances and productions. They are involved in screen and off Broadway plays, theatre, film, television, and even radio. Acting is said to derive around 534 BC.

The first known person to get on stage and recite words intended to be someone other than themselves is Thespis. He performed at the theatre Dionysus. Thespis told his narratives in song, third person narrative, and dance. You may have heard of actors being called Thespians and this is mainly because of Thespis.

Unlike in present time were we placed our actors on high pedestals back in the early middle ages actors were not known as a high status. People tended not to put much trust into the traveling actor. But now people have come to almost worship and even being obsessed over actors.

One of the traits an actor must have is technique and discipline. You must learn the ways of the art. You should be well acquainted with different acting styles. There is method acting, presentational and representational acting, and acting as an opposite gender.

You should learn the history to get to know the essence of the art. The second trait you should have is creativity and freedom to express yourself. You must be willing to make a fool of yourself for the art. You have to be able to learn how to let go and be as free as a child while still maintaining that constant control of your craft.

The third technique to possess is the passion and the energy that brings. When you love something and love to do it that in turn comes across in your performance. The feeling that an actor brings to the table is that of real raw sincere emotion and the if you can find your passion for the piece and character you are portraying then you would make a phenomenal performance as an actor.

Learn how to find that inner energy that you need to bring from the inside to the surface of the character. As an actor you should always try to find common ground between you and the character so that your presence is felt as one and not as you playing the part but being the part.

The Child Actor LA Institute's faculty members identify the children's potential. If they see possibilities, the coaches at Child Actor LA will be able to enhance the kids' capabilities as performers. Our programs, and workshops, are designed to empower children towards any and all aspects of expression.

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Actors on Networking - Child Actor LA

As we all know networking has become a way of doing business among other businesses. It a way of one business helping another. It is this form of application that networking easily applies to the acting community. One actor helping another! It's a way actors can share job information, audition tips, and support for each other while developing their careers.

 True, acting may not be a team sport, but learning from each other is a way of life in the industry. Of all the most important things an actor can do to improve his chances for success, networking may be number one on the list. A lot of this business is about networking, and really use that resource because you never know where your head shot will end up.

 Make friends with other actors in town...you'll be surprised how much help they can be. Exchange ideas, find out how they get their parts and where. Have fun with them. It's not a rivalry.

 Don't just rely on an agent to get you jobs, use them to network. When you find out about an audition from a fellow actor, hand out head shots to the people in the business, you never know who may call you.

 In this business it's not just how talented you are, but who you know that can get you parts. One small job may lead to a bigger job.

 Don't schmooze, just be yourself at all gatherings. Look for organizations that cater to actors and join acting schools like Child Actor LA for your actors.

 Networking is about helping each other in the business. Learn to network via phone and emails. Remember, stay in touch, ask what they are doing, what they have learned, etc.

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Bringing Theatre to a Younger Audience

Whilst many may have predicted that the advent of cinema would herald the beginning of the end of theatre, the evidence has demonstrated that the stage continues to endure. Indeed, in many of the metropolitan areas of the world, theatre has undergone something of a resurgence with actors increasingly seeing the live format as a way of making their mark in the profession. Whilst it is undeniable that there is more money and glamour to go with life in Holywood, the self-satisfaction that thespians have in appearing in a live production goes a long way in keeping many big-name actors on the stage.

 As such it follows that in many big cities around the world, theatre is thriving. In London and New York, visitors will flock to see productions that may feature actors who are also appearing in a blockbuster on the silver screen that week. Away from these areas of high population, are regional theatres in such a strong position?

 The answer is often mixed. Whilst a number of theatre companies continue to enjoy good reputations, keeping their loyal fan base and encouraging new generations to become regular theatre-goers; sadly it is true that the theatre has had, on occasion, a battle to attract a younger audience. There is no doubt that theatre cannot compete with cinema when it comes to pricing - it is just not feasible for theatre halls to match the fiercely competitive pricing that film houses can pursue. However, in recent years there are encouraging signs that demonstrate theatre bosses may be finding the right formula to attract first-timers to watch plays.

 Often, heavily discounted tickets can be purchased by those under the age of 26. Couple this with the fact that a trip to the theatre can make for a pleasant night out - at the interval viewers can order a glass of wine to enjoy before heading back to the auditorium - and it is easy to see how those who may have initially been put off, decide to return again and again.

 Consider Child Actor LA Acting School if you are looking for acting classes for your kid.

Child Actor LA is a better option for young aspirant actors. After interacting with the child actor they give small critiques/comments on the audition. On the basis of those comments, they organize classes and summer camps for the participants.

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Beauty Foods For Aspiring Models

So you are a fashionable person with long limbs and a great smile. You feel like the fashion industry needs someone with your distinct looks, and you may be right. Appearance is the driving force in modeling. Models are critiqued on each and every part of their bodies. Recently, a models health has become a hot topic. Designers create artistic fashion for a certain body type, and models strive to meet these needs. While some designers and models have taken strides to break the stereotypes that every model should be rail thin.

Instead of striving to obtain an unhealthy body weight consider adapting a diet that will make you look better and remain healthy. They say that you are what you eat, and that could not be truer. Whatever is put into the body will positively or negatively affect the outside appearance. There are common foods that can dramatically improve appearance and help an aspiring model break into the fashion industry.

Fashion models sit through hours of makeup and hair dressing prior to a photo shoot, but having an even skin tone and a blemish free complexion will dramatically help a model get chosen at "go-sees". This can be obtained easily with the proper diet; instead of having greasy hamburgers, opt for a tuna burger, or baked fish. Wild and fatty fish naturally contain omega-3 fatty acids. This can help those with dry skin and prevent early wrinkling. Omega-3 has become a common staple in natural beauty enhancing vitamins. In case you are not too fond of fish, you can even try sweet potatoes. They are loaded with beta-carotene, protein and vitamins which can greatly improve the look and feel of your skin. Also, sweet potato is a much healthier side dish option than regular white potatoes.

There isn't a super food that can change eye color, but spinach can make the whites of your eyes more clear. The eyes are extremely important in modeling because they can project emotion without words. Spinach is not only for Popeye, but everyone and this green leafy vegetable can greatly improve a forgotten part of the body.

It is not always important that a model have long flowing hair, but hair health is always important. Wheat germ, a protein found in berries and Special K cereal is excellent at adding shine and body to dry and thinning hair.

The final and most important beauty food that should be a part of any aspiring models diet, is water. By drinking water regularly, you are helping kidney function, staying hydrated, and constantly flushing the system. By cleansing the body of toxins, a model will appear fresh and youthful. Water is an overlooked beauty food that can refresh and recharge overall appearance.

Child Actor LA is the best option for young aspirants. The institution has been working over most of the last two decades and most of the children appearing in the films, commercials and other TV shows are our graduates. Having the most experienced instructors in the industry, Child Actor LA ensures that their students get first preference in the auditions and as per the latest data; the Institution’s graduates have been booking close to 100 times more than others.

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What is Show Business?

Show Business is the term that is used to describe the putting on of entertaining performance for consumers to enjoy. Show-business can be a brutal business for actors and actresses. For starters, there is a great deal of competition with other actors. There is lots of rejection, as actors audition for different acting jobs.

The Areas of Show Business

There are many different areas for actors to get into the business. There are extras, or background performers, voice-overs, theatre, commercials, television shows and movies, to name the main ones.

Extras 

Movie extras, or background performers, are actors and actresses who usually don't have a speaking role, and instead, perform in the background of a scene to give the illusion that a scene is real. Extra work is great for beginning actors looking to gain experience.

Voice-Over 

Actors who perform their acting on the radio are sometimes known as voice-over artists. They perform in radio spots are as the voices of cartoon characters.

Theatre 

Actors can perform on stage in theatres, either on Broadway, or in Off-Broadway or off-off Broadway productions.

Commercials 

Actors can perform in television commercials, which are a great place to start for beginning actors, or actors who are not yet household names.

Television Shows 

Actors can perform in television shows, such as Soap Operas and sitcoms.

Movies 

Acting in movies is the most widely known area of show business. There are many different types of movies that actors can perform in, such as independent films, made-for-TV movies, student films and big-budget, blockbuster movies.

How Do I Get Started In Show Business?

Some actors are lucky. They may be just walking down the street, when a director approaches them and asks them to be in a movie. The next year, they are instant celebrities.

While this occasionally happens, it is very rare. The reality for most actors is much, much different. Getting into show business requires thick skin and toughness, determination and perseverance.

The easiest way to get started in show business is to stay exactly where you are, in your own local community. Actors can get started doing local community theatre in their area and taking acting classes. Additionally, in most cities there are local talent agencies that actors can join.

Getting started in the local community is a great way for an actor to prepare for the rigors and competition in a larger market like Hollywood.

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Oprah Winfrey's Diverse Acting Career in TV and Film

If you've watched television in the past thirty years, you're bound to know a little something about Oprah Winfrey. After all, she is one of the most easily recognizable faces in the world, thanks to her long-running daytime talk show, "The Oprah Winfrey Show." At one time, her show was watched by 40 million Americans each week. Although she kept us informed, made us cry, and gave us a few laughs over the two and a half decades of her stint as a talk-show host, Oprah is more than just a sounding board for the issues of our time. She's also a talented actress whose acting career began almost simultaneously with her career as America's most beloved queen of daytime TV.

 It was at the same time that Oprah gained a national audience with her talk show that she also garnered the attention of the nation by playing the role of Sofia in 1985's "The Color Purple," a movie that was adapted from a novel by Alice Walker. Her fledgling performance in this Steven Spielberg film won her nominations for both a Golden Globe Award and Oscar as Best Supporting Actress. Oprah's freshman performance in this film alongside such greats as Whoopi Goldberg and Danny Glover is considered by many to be among her best.

 The following year, Oprah starred in her second role in film, appearing alongside Elizabeth McGovern and Matt Dillon in "Native Son," a film that received some critical acclaim. The story is set in 1940s Chicago and follows a series of events centering around an African-American chauffer who accidentally kills the daughter of his employer and then tries to cover it up to avoid an unfair trial.

 Oprah's love of the silver screen and acting itself caused her to form her own production company, Harpo Productions, in 1986. The production company would eventually buy "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and remains formidable even today. Harpo would produce a TV miniseries in 1987 that was quite well received, "The Women of Brewster Place," which starred and was executive produced by Oprah. Oprah would also star in and produce two TV movies from Harpo, including 1993's "There Are No Children Here" and 1997's "Before Women Had Wings."

 Harpo Productions would be behind Oprah's next role in 1998's "Beloved," a movie based on one of Oprah's favorite Toni Morrison novels. In "Beloved," Oprah would reunite with her "The Color Purple" costar, Danny Glover. The movie was a flop at the box office, premiering the same weekend as "Bride of Chucky," an anticipated addition to the "Child's Play" series of horror movies. Oprah would go on to say that the failure of "Beloved" was one of the worst moments of her career and has stated it caused her to become majorly depressed. Nonetheless, Oprah was nominated for Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture by the NAACP Image Awards for her performance in the film.

 Oprah has also seen some success in voiceover performances for some of the most beloved children's films of our time, including her voice performance as Gussie the Goose in the 2006 animated adaptation of "Charlotte's Web." She would go on to voice the judge in the Benson vs. the World case in 2007's "Bee Movie." Her third voiceover deal came as Eudora, Princess Tiana's mother in 2009's "The Princess and the Frog."

 Oprah's love of acting spills over into producing great works, too. Two decades after establishing herself nationally, Oprah still devoted much of her time to television and film production, producing a 2005 film adaptation of "Their Eyes Were Watching God" based on the Zora Neale Hurston book. Also in 2005, she produced a musical Broadway production of "The Color Purple." It was her love of production that led her to launch her own television network, OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network), in 2011.

 Oprah was once referred to as the most powerful woman in the world and is the richest self-made woman in the US as well as the wealthiest 20th-century African-American, male or female. In 1995, she became the first and only woman and only African-American to be listed on the Forbes 400, and she was also listed as the world's sole black billionaire. She owes all of this success to her diverse set of skills that has made her a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. Oprah Winfrey is a woman of many talents. From talk-show host extraordinaire with several Daytime Emmy wins under her belt to actress to television and movie producer to television network owner, Oprah's remarkable career is incredibly diverse, and we can only expect more good things from her going forward.

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Acting in Reality Show Really Needs Some Fundamental Techniques

Within the current years the amount of reality shows has grown all more than the world. It is not just regarding the reality shows but the enormous number inside the audience who normally look forward to these shows and also the new talents that come up from these shows really make these shows some intriguing thing to view on a TV. As the reality shows are expected to have a great deal of good results and absolutely everyone is searching forward to it for seeing some new young talented people coming up and having a terrific platform for their exposure. These talented people can take this good chance and thus if they are able to carry out on the massive stage they'll obtain quite a bit of reputation and thereby make a name for themselves in this good competitive globe. It is clearly critical that they get the appropriate platform and aren't at all exploited for this purpose.

The amount of reality shows is on an enhance

Previously there were not lots of organizations that were able to put up a reality show but now that it is gaining reputation that several concerns are looking forward to establishing these reality shows and several them are carrying out so not to bring out new talents but to get some reputation themselves. This really is not the way that these youngsters need to be dealt with. A lot more value must be to giving exposure to talents than attempting to exploit them in gaining fame themselves. So participants who are obtaining prepared for the acting auditions ought to also maintain this in mind for their far better future.

Acting is an art

The majority of the candidates who are participating in the reality contest usually try and obtain a name and fame quite early in their life with no giving any value for the standard reality that acting is an art and if it is performed appropriately then it can aid generating a vibrant future. Taking this into consideration individuals who are preparing themselves for participating inside the reality show auditions really should constantly think in performing at their greatest when their turn comes and show off whatever is in them to the crowd because often the very first appearance is usually a last appearance in the eyes in the audience. People who can begin off nicely normally create on it and ultimately their career also grows in stature as well.

Overacting can ruin your performance

Just as low top quality of acting harms your selection, carrying out one thing which is not expected of you is also something that you should be generally cautious of when you are entering into these acting auditions. The judges will try to bring out the top in you and you need to compliment that too. Be wise but don't get more than ambitious. Just try to adhere to simple steps and that could let you creating very good efficiency on the center stage.

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