Global TV Morning News WestCoast Families magazine
Monday, February 11, 2008

Showbiz Kids
Go to www.westcoastfamilies.com and download Feb/Mar 2008 issue for much more information about Kids & Acting!

What to think about

• Is your child ready? For rejection? Are they sensitive?

• Is the rest of the family ready? For last minute auditions, travel for work, foregoing family vacations, etc.

• Who really wants this?

• How are other children going to react?

• Understanding your role as parent, not director!

The numbers

• all talent agents in BC must be licensed by Ministry of Labour

• The most agents can charge in BC is 15% of child’s salary.

• Not allowed to charge for registration or maintenance fee

• Expect to pay $150-$600 for head shot

Where to start

• www.actra.ca for list of talent agents

• meet with several agents & ask lots of questions

• will need photos done

Acting training

Kids Only Acting – South Surrey
www.kidsonlyacting.com

Tarlington Training
www.tarlingtontraining.com

Arts Umbrella
www.artsumbrella.com

Vancouver Youth Theatre
www.vyt.ca