Your Young Actor

How Do You Help Your Child Actor Deal with Rejection?

Debbie Sikkema — Sat, 19 May 2012 01:51:04 +0000

Help Your Child Actor Deal with Rejection One of the hardest things a child actor has to deal with in the entertainment industry is rejection. No matter how talented a teen or child actor is, nor how successful he or she is, that teen or child will still have to deal with rejection and disappointment. …

Is There a Good Summer Camp in LA for Your Child or Teen?

Debbie Sikkema — Thu, 10 May 2012 19:11:39 +0000

Summer Camp in LA Are you looking for a good summer camp in LA for your child or teen? If so, one option for you to consider for summer camp in LA is a summer camp with a focus on the performing arts. Parents often ask me about workshops, classes, coaches, and summer camps in …

Did the SAG and AFTRA Unions Merge?

Debbie Sikkema — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:12:38 +0000

SAG and AFTRA have existed for many years as two separate actors’ unions. Serious discussions concerning merging SAG and AFTRA back into a single union have been going on since April 2010. (Refer to “What Is SAG (Showbiz Term)?” for more information on SAG.) As a parent of a member of SAG, I have tried …

When Are the Oscars 2012?

Debbie Sikkema — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 23:39:02 +0000

When Are the Oscars ? In case you are wondering “When are the Oscars 2012?” — The Oscars are being held in Hollywood this Sunday, February 26, 2012. The Hollywood area is bustling with excitement as it sets up for this prestigious ceremony to honor the best actors, directors, movies, and all involved in the …

What’s New in the California Entertainment Work Permit Office?

Debbie Sikkema — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:55:30 +0000

California Entertainment Work Permit If you are pursuing a showbiz career for your child and are in Los Angeles or planning to take a trip to Los Angeles, one thing you’ll need is a California Entertainment Work Permit. And before you can get that entertainment work permit, you’ll first need to submit an entertainment work …

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 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 …

Saying Goodbye to Another Acting Industry Professional and Friend

Debbie Sikkema — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:35:47 +0000

Several weeks ago, I was informed that an acting industry professional who was very dear to me had passed away. It was sad to experience the loss of a second entertainment industry professional so soon after the loss of Bob Fraser. I was hesitant to post on this topic again when so little time had …

Will Braces Interfere with the Career of Your Child Actor?

Debbie Sikkema — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 19:47:30 +0000

Braces for Your Child Actor Sometimes a child actor, like anyone else, has crooked teeth and needs braces. As parents of a child actor, we are not happy to see crowded teeth since we think braces will interfere with the career of our child actor or model. I know I was not happy to see …

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 …