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What Information Goes on a Child Actor Resume?

Debbie Sikkema — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:04:59 +0000

Child Actor Resume - If your child is an actor, something you have to think about is what to put on the actor resume for that child. It may seem strange to think about creating a resume for a child, especially for a young child. But when a child is trying to get a job …

What Benefits Do You Get When You Become a Child Actor?

Debbie Sikkema — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 23:47:11 +0000

There Are Many Benefits When You Become a Child Actor It always seems much easier for everyone to see negative effects rather than paying attention to the benefits you get when you become a child actor. Instead of looking at the benefits achieved when you become a child actor, people tend to concentrate on all …

Do You Need to Move to Los Angeles if Your Child Wants to Become a Child Actor?

Debbie Sikkema — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:15:55 +0000

Moving to Los Angeles for Your Child to Become a Child Actor I’ve previously talked about the topic of moving to Los Angeles for your child to become a child actor (see “Should You Move to Los Angeles for Your Child to Become a Child Actor?“, “Will You Miss Your Family If You Move to …

How Can You Become a Child Actor When You Have So Much Homework?

Debbie Sikkema — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 19:34:38 +0000

If you want to become a child actor, you need to spend many hours working on your career. It is hard to have time to do what you need to do to become a child actor (i.e., acting classes, coaching, rehearsing, auditions) when you have to go to school and do homework each day. When …

Should You Take Music or Dance Lessons If You Want to Become a Child Actor?

Debbie Sikkema — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:01:51 +0000

If you have a child who wants to become a child actor, chances are that the child is also interested in music and perhaps dance. It is common for child actors to be gifted in the arts, so many children who become child actors also sing, dance, and play instruments. I know in my daughter’s …

What Skills Are Helpful When You Become a Child Actor?

Debbie Sikkema — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 17:42:33 +0000

When you become a child actor, it is important to work on your acting skills. Being a good actor is certainly important when you pursue an acting career. But when you become a child actor, it is also a good idea to work on other skills. Learning to do a variety of things helps you …

How Much Money Must Be Deposited Into a Coogan Account from a Child’s Earnings?

Debbie Sikkema — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:17:50 +0000

It is required by law in California and New York that a percentage of a child’s entertainment industry earnings be deposited into a Coogan Account, a.k.a. a Coogan Blocked Trust Account. In California, only 10 days after getting an entertainment work permit, you must have also opened this special Coogan account specifically for that …

Can a Bank Deduct Fees from a Coogan Blocked Trust Account?

Debbie Sikkema — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:05:32 +0000

Understanding exactly what a Coogan blocked trust account is and how it works is no easy feat for a parent of a child actor or model. Many employees at banks are just about as clueless about Coogan accounts as you probably are, and some are even more so. In fact, finding the information you …

What Is a Coogan Blocked Trust Account? (Showbiz Term of the Day)

Debbie Sikkema — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 18:17:29 +0000

What Is a Coogan Blocked Trust Account? For those with children interested in the entertainment industry, it is very important to understand what a Coogan Blocked Trust Account is. As soon as you get a California entertainment work permit (see “Do You Need an Entertainment Work Permit for Your Child Actor?“) for your child, you …

When You Become a Child Actor, How Do You Keep Up With Schoolwork?

Debbie Sikkema — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:18:40 +0000

When you become a child actor, one of the hardest things to do is keep up with your schoolwork. If you (or your child) wants to become a child actor, you need to continuously train in acting and other related activities such as dancing and voice. Often, there seems to be little time left for …