Wow this was great HELP!!! Thank you.

You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful and welcome to the board!

DOs and DON'Ts of the industry! Basic etiquette of which to be aware. This is good thread for teens and their parents, as well!
http://bbs.backstage.com/eve/f.../9611031/m/326100772

Just found this thread . . . thanks you so much for the thoughful advice. I feel better already just knowing where to start with my daughter. Thanks!!

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Just found this thread . . . thanks you so much for the thoughful advice. I feel better already just knowing where to start with my daughter. Thanks!!

You're welcome, mrsd and welcome to the board!

More child acting and scam segments.

ACT using Disney as bait!
http://www.insideedition.com/n...d-acting-school.aspx

This one is scary re: being approched in a mall.
http://www.insideedition.com/news.aspx?storyID=3637

This is about a child's/or Moms? quest for fame and the sacrifices her family is making.
Look for Stage Parents Fight for Kids' Fame
http://abcnews.go.com/nightline

Interesting - a mom who thinks all 6 year olds are thinking this way!! Scary!

Headshots - more info from industry professionals with headshot photographers suggestions and samples.

http://bbs.backstage.com/eve/f.../8011031/m/740103772

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Originally posted by Mominbiz:
Headshots - more info from industry professionals with headshot photographers suggestions and samples.

http://bbs.backstage.com/eve/f.../8011031/m/740103772

Keeping in line with "samples"...

Ford Models has a very interesting submission form, where they allow you to upload your photos and not only that, if you click on the submission guidelines they explain they do not want professional photos, no make-up an no poses! They have samples of what they want to see.

(They also had a free open call for kids) which is nice.

http://scouting.fordmodels.com/general/

ALMOST ALL NYC Modeling agencies have a specific day where there are open calls for each division..check their websites and/or they also have days where you can drop off your portfolio.

You can also see if you can find some ads for new photographers looking for "models" where they just want to build up THEIR professional portfolios to show new clients and will not charge you for the sitting.

Just never go by yourself to any photographer's shoot!!!

WOW! Thx so much.....this info is so helpful!

Great info!!

is http://www.youngactorsstudio.com/ a legit place? im thinking of going there, it says they worked with Scarlet Johanson and SHIA Labeouf!!
site looks nice, but im just so paranoid after getting ripped off by one horrible acting school

hello? anyone please!

ok nevermind, i found in some other topic that it is a good place. but also in yet another topic i think truthteler said NOT to put classes and workshops on ur resume. im confused here, so please can u tell me do u put these kind of classes on resume or not? and what is difference between workshops and classes?

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Originally posted by conq48:
is http://www.youngactorsstudio.com/ a legit place? im thinking of going there, it says they worked with Scarlet Johanson and SHIA Labeouf!!
site looks nice, but im just so paranoid after getting ripped off by one horrible acting school

So sorry I missed this! Yes, the Young Actors Studio is a legit acting school in the LA area. They are one of several on my list of suggested acting workshops and classes for young actors, which I'll include here.

Acting Classes for Young Actors - LA

THEATRICAL

The Actors Circle – Culver City
Marcie Smolin and Staff
http://www.theactorscircle.com

Marnie Cooper – Studio City
http://www.marniecooperschool.com/index.php

John Homa
http://johnhoma.com

Kristopher Kyer - Burbank
http://kyerworkshop.com/index.html

John Kirby (323) 939-5284,
441 1/2 N. Orange Dr., L.A. 90036

Class Act-The Young Actor's Studio - NoHo
http://www.youngactorsstudio.com

Dennis LaValle
http://www.lavalleactorsworkshop.com/index.htm

Acting for Children and Teens at Edgemar Center for the Arts - Santa Monica
http://www.larrymossstudio.com/classes.html - view class list on right
http://www.edgemarcenter.org

The Young Actors Space – Van Nuys
http://www.youngactorsspace.com

Didi Destefano
http://www.didisreelactors.com

Scott Sedita Acting Studios – Los Angeles
http://www.scottseditaacting.com/index1.html

Malibu Actors Studio - Malibu
http://www.malibuactorsstudio.com/home.html

WCI Studios – Santa Monica and San Diego
William (Billy) Cowart
http://wcistudios.com/kid_classes.html

Actors Site
http://www.actorsite.com
This is a great site where you can receive FREE newsletters. If you join, you'll have access to lots of info and opportunities. You can be inspired and gain a lot just out of reading the newsletters, or join and also take their classes.

In addition to regular acting classes in LA…

Classes taught by Casting Directors are the BEST WAY to get on their radar for future casting, as well as learning A LOT at the same time and having that training listed on your resume!

Megan Foley and Chuck Marra – Commercials - call to find out when the next kids intensive is.
http://www.meganfoleycasting.c...ey_Casting_Home.html

Francene Selkirk and Stephanie Lesh - Commercials
http://www.talenttogo.net

Joey Paul Jensen – Theatrical & Audition Technique – Disney, Nickelodeon
http://www.joeypaul.com


TEEN IMPROV – Excellent & fun training that is highly recommended by agents and casting directors.

For teens, these usually offer summer workshops.

The Second City - LA
http://www.secondcity.com

Groundlings - LA
http://www.groundlings.com

Improv Olympic West
http://www.iowest.com/classes

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Orange County - Theatrical
Orange County Professional Actors Workshop
Elizabeth Kent and Bob Edmiston
Newport Beach (on the Peninsula)
(949) 675-3272

Commercial
Ron Michaelson – Orange County Commercial Acting Workshop – in Tustin
http://members.cox.net/probly1/index.html

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Originally posted by conq48:
ok nevermind, i found in some other topic that it is a good place. but also in yet another topic i think truthteler said NOT to put classes and workshops on ur resume. im confused here, so please can u tell me do u put these kind of classes on resume or not? and what is difference between workshops and classes?

Yes, acting classes and/or workshops go on your resume under the Training category.

You may have misread what Truthteller was referring to. He was probably saying not to put an on-camera acting class "scene" on a resume under the film or TV category.

Classes are usually ongoing from week to week and workshops usually have a set amount of classes per session. But, that is not always the case, depending on what the instructor has chosen to call the classes. Either way, they can go on your resume under Training.

On a side note...
A tip for ALL young actors, wanting to become professionals in this industry. It is a good idea to get used to communicating professionally by writing professionally with appropriate spelling and grammar, instead of writing as if you are texting someone. Save the texting abbreviations for the phone.