A friend of mine wants to get his son started in acting. He lives in L.A. What is the best way to get him started.He thinks it would be a lot of fun.He is about 5 or 6 yrs old and he loves it.
2006-08-09 11:09:08 · 12 answers · asked by zarandipity 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Prepare a media kit , with a short introduction , bio/resume , a decent photo or photos ( head shot is essential ) . Seek out a reputable agent for representation . Subscribe to Daily Variety , answer as many casting calls as you can . Get involved with any type of theater or community productions . There will be some opportunities during the holiday season when there are many productions casting young people .
Best of luck !
2006-08-09 11:17:56 · answer #1 · answered by BIGG AL 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will not find many more messed up kids than those that were child stars. Nor will you find teen actors who are less spontaneous than those that have started at a very early age. Of course, there are huge exceptions to this but a TV network here frequently airs Child Stars. On this show, the adults talk about loss of childhood, career, money, drugs, alcohol and being a has-been at 16. It is really sad.
Acting can be great fun for kids as long as they do not take themselves too seriously and make education their main focus.
2006-08-09 18:14:35 · answer #2 · answered by grapeshenry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try local little theatres to start, so he can get some experience under his belt. There are always spots open for children in the shows and there are a lot of theatres that let kids join their companies for free. After his son gets a taste for it, look for local commercials that are in need of child actors. Almost everybody starts out small, so it's best to keep your eyes and ears open for all opportunities big and large. You can never audition too much. But the best advice I can give your friend is to listen to his child's feelings. Let him do what he wants to do while keeping a watch on it, and don't force him to do anything he's unhappy doing. He's a child and acting tends to rob kids of the happiest time of their lives. Let him be a kid first and act on the side.
2006-08-09 18:16:36 · answer #3 · answered by Manders 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first you have to move away from L.A. because everyone knows you need to start somewhere else first, and then move to L.A. So first move away from L.A. Then start working in the industry... when you are ready, people will tell you to move to L.A.
2006-08-09 18:58:10 · answer #4 · answered by Mark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He should have some photos taken and sent to an agency. If someone is serious about working with him - they ARE NOT going to charge for anything. Too many places want you to pay them to take classes, etc. He will have to take classes eventually though, if he is serious.
2006-08-09 18:14:10 · answer #5 · answered by Cat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him some head shots first, most agencys will hook you up with an agent or talent scout
2006-08-09 18:12:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
MANY mom's want their child in front of the camera...either in acting or modeling. Agents get this all the time!!
2006-08-10 07:50:11 · answer #7 · answered by da dude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Neverland Ranch is taking applications
2006-08-09 18:11:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go find a talent scout.... they appear periodically at malls and events
2006-08-09 18:11:38 · answer #9 · answered by oxfordblonde_rebekah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try google
2006-08-09 18:11:37 · answer #10 · answered by lucky_duck123456 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋