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Here is an excellent thread by Jactressk with first-hand behind the scenes information about IMTA. Thank you Jactressk!

http://bbs.backstage.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/922105/m/810103701

Hey Mominbiz!!!
Kudos to you for your proactive stance in providing the parents with incredible and accurate information.

Have received many emails from this board. I wanted to give you my current info as I moved my studio last year from the Whitefire to the Hudson in Hollywood.

I hope, one day, to meet you in person!
Constance
www.sterlingstudioactors.com

PS Wanted to give you this site. Has important information on it. Especially, with the latest
"Nick" contracts... www.sagwatchdog.com

Bumping for jmonewyork!

Thanks for the information!
Do you know something about ipop? They charge a lot of money & they want the money "right way"to show kids talent in a sort of competition between the kids or so... They call us for audition, my dd was great they loved her and she got it...they selected only 10 kids from 60 but, then, they asked for 6 thousand dollars and 13hundred right way. It's a lot of money isn't it? What's you opinion about it?

Not a way for kids to get started. Spend your hard earned dollars elsewhere.

Ive attended many ipops. They're lots of fun, but its no guarantee your child is going to get work, or representation. I would say go only if you:
a) have lots of money to spend (and don't care to spend it)

b) really really really want nothing more than to be in this biz. I say that because of the amount of money it is, and the risks involved

c) want to see how crazy and chaotic this biz is.

The thing about the whole even is, its fun for the kids, and the parents have a great, but exhausting time. It is very expensive, so if your kid has ANY other interests other than peforming, don't go. Take care

Agree!

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Thanks for all the great information you put out there. I noticed you said never put your home phone(I knew about the address) So what do you use your cell phone? Also any recommendations for someone that is not close to NY. I'm in Michigan and my child has done numerous community theatre plays and can't seem to get enough! She wants to do more and dreams of being in NY. Any ideas for this newbie? What's the futhest you think is worth your time driving. Do you think mailing in things works?

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Originally posted by broadway95:
Thanks for all the great information you put out there. I noticed you said never put your home phone(I knew about the address) So what do you use your cell phone? Also any recommendations for someone that is not close to NY. I'm in Michigan and my child has done numerous community theatre plays and can't seem to get enough! She wants to do more and dreams of being in NY. Any ideas for this newbie? What's the futhest you think is worth your time driving. Do you think mailing in things works?

Hello and you're welcome!

Glad you like the info.
Yes, use your cell phone number. As far as being out of state, you can always submit and/or mail things in from anywhere and yes, it does work, but you must be prepared to attend the auditions if you are called in. I know a few families in MI that "do the drive" to Detroit, Chicago and NY. Sometimes, they fly when possible. I also know families that spend the summer in NY or LA, taking classes and auditioning. The amount of time and money involved is different for each family and it's not always an easy venture. Not everyone is able to do as much as they would like. How far you are willing to drive/travel is up to you. For some, there are no limits and for others, they take it one project at a time and do what they can when they are able. Each family has to decide what will work best for them. In the mean time, do as much as you can in your area that is not a scam/over priced conventions. Check out the Michigan Film Commission for films to audition for or participate in. Take classes when possible. The Second City in Detroit offers youth improv classes in the summer. Improv training is excellent experience for any acting venue, whether in theatre, film, TV or commercial work. The people at Second City might also be able to recommend other types of reputable acting classes for your DD.

Good luck!

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Originally posted by avidactor:
Ive attended many ipops. They're lots of fun, but its no guarantee your child is going to get work, or representation. I would say go only if you:
a) have lots of money to spend (and don't care to spend it)

b) really really really want nothing more than to be in this biz. I say that because of the amount of money it is, and the risks involved

c) want to see how crazy and chaotic this biz is.

The thing about the whole even is, its fun for the kids, and the parents have a great, but exhausting time. It is very expensive, so if your kid has ANY other interests other than peforming, don't go. Take care

Since this is a thread I started, I will say that I discourage anyone from wasting their hard earned money on iPOP, especially, since it's another name that JRP is using. They have to keep creating new names to lure unsuspecting people in. Yes, it's a legit tuition-based corporation, but plain an simple, you can get more reputable classes for far less money.
http://bbs.backstage.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/9611031/m/9...=941105001#941105001

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Avidactor, I know you mean well, but this is not what this thread is all about. My purpose in helping others get started, is to help them do it as economically as possible, with training that is respected and worth listing on an actor's resume. Unfortunately, most agents actually request that it be taken off of their client's resumes, as told to me directly by more than one LA A-list agent.

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Originally posted by ConstanceT:
Hey Mominbiz!!!
Kudos to you for your proactive stance in providing the parents with incredible and accurate information.

Have received many emails from this board. I wanted to give you my current info as I moved my studio last year from the Whitefire to the Hudson in Hollywood.

I hope, one day, to meet you in person!
Constance
www.sterlingstudioactors.com

PS Wanted to give you this site. Has important information on it. Especially, with the latest
"Nick" contracts... www.sagwatchdog.com

Hey there Constance!
Nice to hear from you and I'm so happy to hear I've been of some help. I, too, hope we meet. Thanks so much for the Nick contracts link and also for your update.

All the best,

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