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so i have an 11 year old daughter who really wants to become and actress. she wants to work with famouse people such as those in disney, annasophia robb, miley cyrus, raven, etc. please tell me how we can do this. also she is terrified of flying in planes so is there a lot of flying in this business? and if there is, is there anything i can do to help her not to be so afriad to fly?

she says that shes afraid to fly becuase of crashing, and high jacking. would we take her to a therapist? please answer

also does anyone know a good website where i can find her monologes to practice?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

You don't need a website. If she is certain of what studio projects as Disney, Annasophia, etc. Why don't you just tevo a monologue from a show she likes and work on that. Otherwise if you have a Samuel French near you your can certainly find a book of monologues for young actors there or maybe even Amazon. You might also want to get a book, The Agency Guide (only at Samuel French). You would need to get her a SAG franchised agent to be able to see Casting directors on these shows.

Re: flying? If you live in Los Angeles it should be no problem to act in town. Many shows are shot in LA. If you are in another state and she doesn't want to fly I don't know what to tell yah. Auditions happen very quick. She could be called in for an audition the next day or that day. If you can't get there by then you are out of luck. There are too many actors around. They will just get someone else.

Also as a mom please be weary of package deals with fraudulent representation. If you have someone wanting to represent your daughter, set her up with a photographer, and put her in a class for a meer...say $3,000...RUN!

Answer 3

First, I would suggest that you talk to your daughter about the difference between liking the TV shows and actors she sees on Disney and actually wanting to be in "The Business." If you feel like your 11 year old daughter is mature enough to handle disappointment, discouragement, and flat out rejection without taking it too personally, then (and only then) move on to step two.

Step two would be enrolling your daughter in some acting classes (look up a local community theatre for starters) and, after a few weeks, having some professional headshots taken (by a reputable photographer). The acting classes will help her to get a better feel for whether she wants to really be an actress or not (plus give her some things to start her resume) and the photos will be her calling card to agents.

Once you've accomplished step two, start pounding the pavement Begin by meeting with local agents who might be willing to represent your daughter in the local entertainment scene and help you guys figure out how/ when/ if to move onto bigger venues.

I hope this helps!

Answer 4

Taking the train to wherever you're going would be a good
alternative. You'de have time with her to really talk this
thing out and to ease into it a little slower. By the time
you get there, you'll both be relaxed and ready to deal
with it better. Make sure she understands what's really
involved in the child actor world...not for the faint hearted.
Her fear of flying will be nothing compared to the rejection
and confusion of navigating the rocky road to fame. Better
she should strive to be the girl that everyone else wants
to work with.

Answer 5

Forget about the fear of flying. If she REALLY wants to be an actress she will forgoe the fear and quash it to do what she truly believes will make her happy.

Does she have any experience, any school plays or any media exposeure at all? If so, use every ounce if it to sell your daughter as the next big thing nd maybe she will be looked at. Attach her to an Agency that knows what they are doing. If she doesn't get an audition within the first month, drop them. Get her acting classes and voice lessons, enroll in theatre and emmerse her in the world of production and creation. That will fuel her fire and make sure that she dosne not get discouraged early.

Remind her that Ian Macellan "Gandalf, Magneto" didn't really get a good carrer until he was in his late Forties. Be patient.

Answer 6

Actors and actresses always fly from coast to coast amd to various countries. Your daughter is 11 years old, she has no frame of reference about the entertainment business. It is very unlikely she will work with famous people.

You can try to find an acting school for her so she can understand how difficult it is to work as an actress.

Answer 7

I would say you should just look into the yellow book for agents or acting or something like that... also check on google. And about the airplanes, if she is afraid of it crash tell her that airplanes are much more safer then cars, cars crash everyday but airplanes hardly ever crash... also tell her that if it does crash, then we will be in a much better place. And you could bring one of her favorite blankets or stuffed animals on the plane. And tell her the luxaries of being on a plane, that they can bring yummy food and penuts to her!! Hope this helps!

Answer 8

well..becoming an actress does have a lot travel....maybe there are metros or subways u can take ur daughter in.....i guess u could go the airport and show her the airplane and then maybe she won't be that scared anymore