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Living Authentically — Michael D. Cohen on Advocacy, Identity, and Acting

Ilana Rapp — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:46:35 +0000

This interview with Michael D. Cohen was conducted prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike. Meet Michael D. Cohen, actor and passionate LGBTQ+ advocate, best known for his captivating portrayal of Schwoz in Nickelodeon’s beloved series Henry Danger and its successful spinoff Danger Force. Beyond his on-screen accomplishments, Michael is the driving force behind the Michael D. […]

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Actors with Tic Disorder: Can They Handle the Reel Life?

Ilana Rapp — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:49:50 +0000

When singer Billie Eilish opened up in interviews with David Letterman and Ellen Degeneres about how her Tourette Syndrome, a tic disorder, has affected her life and career, she probably brought the condition mainstream to a younger generation. Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder that is characterized by tics — involuntary, rapid, sudden movements or […]

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How Does the Life of a Child Actor Differ From Other Kids?

Ilana Rapp — Thu, 04 Aug 2022 17:49:01 +0000

There is no denying that the life of a child actor is drastically different from that of other kids. For one, they often have to juggle acting and schooling, which can be difficult. They also typically have to deal with intense pressure and scrutiny from the public and paparazzi. Child actors also tend to start […]

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A Loud House Christmas Actress Muretta Moss – I Don’t Know How To Control Anything

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 20 Dec 2021 21:02:24 +0000

Muretta Moss stars as the family matriarch Rita Loud in the upcoming original live-action holiday movie, A Loud House Christmas which is based on the Emmy Award-winning animated series by Nickelodeon. While it may appear that Muretta has everything (or maybe not!) under control in the Loud household, real life tends to be a little […]

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Casting Directors Krisha Bullock and Jamie Snow Discuss Young Talent and LGBTQ Inclusivity

Ilana Rapp — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 18:34:44 +0000

Casting Directors Krisha Bullock and Jamie Snow of Bullock and Snow Casting give us an inside look at the way they cast talent. Specializing in children’s comedy television shows such as Nickelodeon’s iCarly and Victorious, Krisha and Jamie share what it’s like working with child performers, casting LGBTQ characters and why their love for the […]

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Heavy Topic of Diversity in Show Biz Discussed by Child Actor Lidya Jewett of NBC’s Good Girls

Ilana Rapp — Wed, 20 May 2020 16:04:00 +0000

Lidya Jewett is just 13 years old and already has been working her way to help the world become more knowledgeable about diversity in the entertainment field. It appears that the show business industry is responding to diversity. “The numbers of acting jobs for women and people of color are getting closer to being proportionate […]

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Kendra Leigh Timmins of Nickelodeon’s ‘Ride’ Gives Us a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Being a Series Lead

Ilana Rapp — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 19:15:37 +0000

I did find being the lead of the show I had much less downtime than everyone else. I almost wish I’d had the chance to do more, take more goofy selfies and hang out with everyone. – Kendra Leigh Timmins. Being a co-star and/or lead in a series is an actor’s dream. You need to […]

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HOME SCHOOLED TEEN ACTORS – Amazon’s Sixx Orange and Nickelodeon’s Haley Tju

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 18:00:50 +0000

Schooling is a huge discussion when you have young performers in show business. In today’s world, there are many different options: public, private, home school and on set schooling. Did you know that, for theater, requirements for on set tutors vary by state and Equity agreement? The SAG-AFTRA Theatrical/Television contract requires the producer to supply a teacher […]

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How Does Nick’s Young Performer Dusan Brown Juggle School, Family & Friends?

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 11 May 2015 11:05:00 +0000

Dusan Brown played Young Simba in the North American Touring Company Production of the musical The Lion King and voices the character of AJ in Nickelodeon’s Blaze and the Monster Machines. Just how far are you and your family willing to go to see your child’s dream come true? That’s a tough question, especially if […]

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