Tag Archive: Acting

Jul
20

How Do You Pay Your Respects to an Acting Industry Professional and Friend?

I was saddened to see that during the time I was away in South Carolina, one of my favorite acting industry professionals, who was also a friend of mine,  passed away.  Bob Fraser was well-known in the acting industry here in the Los Angeles area as well as around the country (and world). Bob Fraser …

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Aug
17

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

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 …

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Jun
21

If Your Child Auditions for Professional Acting Jobs, Should You Participate in Community Theatre?

If your child auditions for professional acting jobs, being involved in community theatre can sometimes result in unexpected dilemmas. Certainly, your child is auditioning hoping to get acting jobs. But you never know when a booking will occur. You don’t want your child to just sit around doing nothing while waiting to hear that an …

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Apr
26

When Should You Join Screen Actors Guild When You Are an Actor?

So many actors and parents of child actors seem to be concerned about not being in Screen Actors Guild (SAG)  (See “What is SAG?” and “What Does SAG Stand for?” for more about what SAG is).  They wonder exactly how to join SAG and whether they will be seen for SAG projects if they are …

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Mar
24

What Skills Are Helpful When You Become a Child Actor?

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 …

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