Cautionary Tales
Children have been entertaining the masses since the beginning of the industry in the early 1900s. We’ve all heard the stories of “child stars gone bad” but WHY bad things…
Child Performer Protection Act
The Child Performer Protection Act was spearheaded by Bizparentz Foundation in an effort to keep child performers safe from sex offenders. The law does two things: requires all those who…
Child Actor Safety
As parents and employers of child actors, we need to be especially concerned about the safety of showbiz kids, especially when it comes to their image. If you are a…
Acting Classes
How to Find a Great Acting Class To train, or not to train, that is the question! Well, part of the question. It just gets more complicated from there! The…
Using a Stage Name
If the names Natalie Hinds, Frances Gumm, Thomas Mapother, Lauren Palmer, Shawn Carter, Carlos Estevez or Natalie Hershlag don’t sound familiar to you, you are not alone*. These are well…
Resumes
Whether your child is a new actor just breaking in, or a more experienced actor who needs a little “resume make-over”, this article is for you! Many parents struggle with…
How to Research People
Get the Mindset, Sherlock Hollywood is an unregulated industry for the most part. The burden falls on parents to do all the screening. Your child’s safety (and your wallet) depend…
All Roles Are Not Created Equal
Do you search the internet far and wide looking for job opportunities for your child? Do you feel strongly that it is your contribution to your child’s career? Do you…
Parent as CEO
“In this competitive world of supporting your child as they achieve their acting goals, sometimes we forget who is the boss, the CEO. You, as the Parent, need to firmly…
Voiceovers for Kids
Working in your jammies, huge pay days and the company of celebrities sounds pretty sweet, right? For kids, doing the voice of their favorite cartoon characters is a dream come…