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What Do Talent Agents Look for in a Child?

Debbie Sikkema — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:43:42 +0000

Talent Agents If you are considering starting a showbiz career for your child, you are probably wondering what talent agents look for in a child. Talent agents meet and interview many children, but they only choose a small number of those they see to be their clients. How can you be sure that talent agents …

What Happens During Interviews with Talent Agencies?

Debbie Sikkema — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:11:39 +0000

Interviews with Talent Agencies It is common for child actors and parents to wonder about what happens during interviews with talent agencies. Interviews with talent agencies can be stressful for both the parents and the children. It is certainly quite helpful to know what to expect before you arrive at a talent agency interview. Neither you …

How Much Do Talent Agents Make?

Debbie Sikkema — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:12:32 +0000

It seems that a lot of people have asked me lately, “How much do talent agents make?” When we first began our journey into acting, it was hard to get a handle on how the entertainment business operates. We wondered who does what and who gets paid and by whom. There are so many different …

What Do Talent Agents Do?

Debbie Sikkema — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:29:04 +0000

It took me quite a while before I really understood the roles of various people involved in show business careers. I was too embarrassed to just come out and ask about it, so I stumbled along without really knowing what was going on and trusting that the right things were happening. Looking back, I realize …

How Do You Prepare Your Child for Interviews with Talent Agencies?

Debbie Sikkema — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:24:54 +0000

When my daughter first interviewed with talent agencies for representation, we really did not do anything to prepare her. She already had a talent manager, and he told me to dress her in something cute and to tell her to be herself. My daughter was not quite seven years old when we were looking at …

Is Your Child Right for Showbiz?

Debbie Sikkema — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:30:58 +0000

It is important to take a close look at your child before you decide to pursue an acting or modeling career. What sort of child is right for showbiz? What characteristics are likely to indicate that your child is right for an acting or modeling career? While nothing can guarantee your child’s success in show …