FREE Parent/Actor Event- Your Kid/Teen in the Entertainment Industry!

Wednesday, September 27, 2017, 6pm ET / 3pm PT

This event is in the past.

Discover all you need to know to start your child's career in the entrainment industry! From landing an agent to booking auditions, this seminar is a must for parents and teens.

Networks like Disney, HBO, FX, CW, Netflix, Hulu, etc. focus on casting Fall episodics, also known as one-hour dramas. Commercial departments as busy year-round with a constant need for commercial, print, and voice-over talent.

Get an inside look at upcoming castings and events with Fall 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 the entertainment industry 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: - When's pilot season and how do I become a part of it? - How can I best take advantage of upcoming Fall season casting? - 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.

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 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.