FREE for Parents! - Your Kid/Teen and the Entertainment Industry
Wednesday, February 8, 2017, 5:30pm ET / 2:30pm PT
This event is in the past.
Discover all you need to know to start your child's career in showbiz, from landing an agent to booking auditions, especially this Pilot Season season, which means a change of pace for casting with more TV shows seeking talent than ever.
Networks like ABC, Disney, FOX, NBC, etc. each transition from Fall episodics, also known as one-hour TV dramas, to pilots for brand new TV shows. Commercial departments as busy year-round with a constant need for commercial, print, and voice-over talent.
Get a recap on this winter season and an inside look at upcoming castings and events to follow with Pilot Season underway. Whether on-screen or on-stage, learn about opportunities to Showcase with New York's best Casting Directors, Talent Agents, and Managers.
For parents with kids working in showbiz to those who's children want to break in, the answer to the following questions will be shared by Walid Chaya, Actors Connection KIDS & TEENS Program Director: - What's pilot season and how do I become a part of it? - What's the secret behind a successful headshot? - New York or Los Angeles? - How can my child have a resume without credits? - Do I need an agent or manager? How do I get one? - Where can I find auditions? ...and many more. We will also chat about ways to build relationships with "movers and shakers" in the business and how to take your child's career to the next level.
Whether your child is interested in acting for fun or in being the next rising star, you'll find the answers to all of your questions and more at this complimentary seminar.
The following disclaimer is provided specifically at the request of and in accordance with SAG/AFTRA: Seminars or classes are for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent or casting director.
