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Child Actors – Keep Your Skills Sharp During Summer Break

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 18:25:54 +0000

During the summer break, child actors can relax and enjoy themselves while also using the time to improve their acting abilities and prepare for future roles. Whether they are beginners or experienced performers, there are numerous ways to maintain their skills over the summer months. This article will discuss different activities and advice to assist […]

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Nurturing the Spotlight: Advice for Aspiring Child Actors

Ilana Rapp — Wed, 17 May 2023 16:57:36 +0000

Brimming with talent and ambition, young actors often embark on a remarkable journey into the captivating world of acting. For aspiring child actors, the path can be both thrilling and demanding, requiring dedication, perseverance and guidance. To support these budding performers, it’s important to equip them with the right advice that nurtures their potential and […]

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The Child Actor’s Guide to Financial Responsibility: Managing Bills and Expenses

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:11:47 +0000

This is show business, and just like any business, there are bills, expenses and financial responsibilities. From paying taxes to purchasing insurance, child actors have to plan ahead and be financially responsible in order to manage their earnings. Understanding what bills need to be paid is essential for these young performers. I’m sure the last […]

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A Guide For Parents Of Child Actors: Part III

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:10:35 +0000

Over the past couple of weeks, we gave you the Introduction Guide for Parents of Child Actors Part I and Part II. Now we bring you the concluding part of this series, which discusses how to cultivate a healthy mindset and how to handle rejections. A Guide For Parents of Child Actors is a resource […]

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A Guide for Parents of Child Actors: Part II

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:28:53 +0000

The dream of becoming an actor is one that’s captivated young people for centuries. The glamour, fame and artistry associated with the profession is alluring to many children. Whether your child is just beginning to express a desire to pursue acting or they’ve been set on the path for some time, it’s important to know […]

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A Guide for Parents of Child Actors: Part I

Ilana Rapp — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 19:48:44 +0000

Being a parent of a child actor can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It’s also one that comes with unique challenges. From finding the right acting classes to navigating auditions, there’s a lot for parents to learn. This guide provides introductory information for parents who are interested in helping their children pursue their passions […]

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Glow Girls – What It Takes to be a Successful Kid Voiceover Artist

Ilana Rapp — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 18:55:05 +0000

Sisters Cassie and Sabrina Glow, aka the Glow Girls, have been doing voiceover work since they were little tots. Now, at ages 14 and 12, the Glow Girls have over 500 jobs under their belts. Cassie and Sabrina share their successful story below and give advice to others who are thinking about a career in […]

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Young Actor Michael Campion of Fuller House on Insecurities on Set

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 19:00:39 +0000

Michael Campion is one of the stars of Netflix Uber-popular comedies Fuller House, currently streaming three seasons with the fourth season in production. You’ll recognize Michael as Jackson Fuller, the teen son of CJ Tanner played by Candace Cameron-Bure. Often time, young performers, can have bouts of insecurity. Getting through the fear of what other […]

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Directing Young Performers – with John David Coles

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 17:38:01 +0000

As a young performer, you’re going to be working with numerous Directors. Each Director has their own style so you’re going to have to learn how to adapt from one style to the next in order to share the Director’s vision. When you see eye to eye, that’s when everything comes together and makes great […]

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Television & Broadway Young Performers Logan Smith & Athan Sporek Discuss Life

Ilana Rapp — Sat, 04 Mar 2017 04:32:26 +0000

Television boy Logan Smith – Professional Photos by David Kaptein Photography. Broadway boy Athan Sporek – Photo by Matina Sporek. What’s that saying? “Boys will be boys.” Well, guess what? Not THESE Broadway and television boys… Logan Smith of NBC’s Blindspot and Athan Sporek of Broadway’s A Bronx Tale are not even teenagers yet, but […]

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Broadway Kids and How They Do It!

Ilana Rapp — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 03:55:44 +0000

How does it feel to interview two of the most incredible young performers in two of the hottest Broadway shows? Find out here. The Broadway experience is one that many theater kids dream about. There’s lots of excitement, fun and stardom, but it’s also one of the hardest jobs out there. Cole Grey is a […]

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Young Performers, Big Voice-Overs

Ilana Rapp — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 15:54:38 +0000

The animated films and television shows have taken over our lives. When was the last time you saw a movie without animation? (If your answer is “last week”, then I still give you permission to read this article.) More and more young performers are being asked to voice characters. They bring special qualities to the […]

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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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Commercials 101 w Actor David Banks and CD Sue Crystal

Ilana Rapp — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 16:48:50 +0000

What do you get when you cross the dorkiest actor alive with one of the most prominent Casting Directors in NYC? Don’t think too hard because there’s no answer. Ahem. Let’s talk about commercials! You’ve seen DAVID BANKS on the big and little screens, you’ve laughed with David Banks, you’ve laughed AT David Banks… Just […]

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