2007-05-11 04:42:51 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
Talk to your child's teacher or the counselor at the local elementary school. They often know about extracurricular activities available in your area. My nephew, although in third grade, has recently enrolled in an after school acting class and LOVES IT.
Good luck!
2007-05-11 04:47:10 · answer #1 · answered by K. F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Successful five year old actors are usually found by accident unless they know somebody. A good place to start is in your local community theater. Most towns have some sort of civic theater or community theater which put on plays for youth. Of course this is volunteer acting. Your child will not be paid but you will find out if your child really wants to be an actor and it will give your child experience. Your child will also get experienced at auditioning since the child most likely will not get the first part they try out for. Community theatre can also use help from volunteers doing backstage work, props, sets, lighting design and operation, which is also a good way for parents to be involved in theatre and will then be able to get the door open for their children to audition for a show.
2007-05-12 00:31:26 · answer #2 · answered by john m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, first ask yourself if he wants to get into it or do you want him to get into it? It's a difficult thing to do so if it's not something he wants for himself, don't go there.
With summer coming up it may be a good time for a trial run. Pilot season is almost over, which means the busy audition time is actually over, but guest spots will be coming up and other things are always auditioning.
If you just want to see how he'll behave on a set, you can try extra work. He would work on tv shows, films, or commercials that need someone of his descriptions in the background (a kindergarten class, a family in a restaurant, etc.) with no lines. The pay is lower than principal work but if you just want to test the waters, you can go this route. Go to kidsmanagement.com to check it out.
If you prefer to go for the gusto right out of the gate, you'll need to get an agent. Go to SAG.org. Use the dropdown menu on the right labeled 'resources' and choose 'agent information'. On the next screen, on the left choose 'Find a SAG franchised agent' and follow the directions.
Then you can send them your son's headshot (or snapshots at this point), resume (if he has one), and a cover letter stating that you are seeking representation and wait to see if they call you in for an interview.
Regardless of which route you take, your role is key. You have to make a committment to his career as well. Him being a minor, you have to be with him at all times and be willing to drive h im all over town with not much notice. You have to be his advocate and know the child labor laws as they pertain to his specific age and working conditions. You'll also have to obtain an Entertainment Work permit for him through the department of labor in your county. Good luck!
2007-05-11 11:58:16 · answer #3 · answered by Marianne D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you do, don't let him end up on that VH1 show where they talk about messed-up child actors and their crazy parents. Please. Lol.
2007-05-11 11:46:25 · answer #4 · answered by Dash 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Is this your aspiration or his?
2007-05-11 12:07:19 · answer #5 · answered by purplepeace59 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋