FREE for Parents! - Getting Your Kid/Teen Started in Showbiz - TV Pilot Season Prep

Sunday, January 17, 2016, 12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT

Discover all you need to know to start your child's career in showbiz, from landing an agent to booking auditions, especially with Pilot season is around the corner, the busiest time for casting.

Networks like ABC, Nickelodeon, Disney, FOX, NBC, etc. each produce dozens of "pilots", or trial episodes, for TV. Prep for Pilot season and get an inside look at upcoming castings starting this month.

Get ready for tips, tricks, and tools that you can use in the comfort of your own home to get your child seen this Pilot season. 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 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.

While this event is for parents, we do have a special event for your child to attend at the same time! Your Kid or Teen can try our "Light's, Camera, Action"" in-studio Acting Class, which begins 15 minutes before this event -- they can come as they are and we'll take care of everything.

You're welcome to bring your child's headshot/resume or portfolio for feedback, and if don't have anything to share at this time, that's fine too, come as you are and we'll help you get started.

Whether your child is interested in acting for fun or in being the next "child star", you'll find the answers to all of your questions and more at this complimentary seminar.