kids

Bebe Wood Is the ‘New Normal’ for Child Stars

Funny and charming, Wood has secured a place for herself in the biz with her huge talent—and one killer Little Edie Beale impression.

5 Classes For Kids in L.A.

Child and teen actors can never start studying the craft too early—and these L.A.-area classes may be the place to start.

6 Tips to Gaining Industry Attention for Your Child

Much has been written on this subject, and after many years in the business working with child performers and their families, I am happy to weigh in with my six tips on increasing your child’s chances of getting representation and auditions.

12 Steps to Surviving Open Casting Calls for Parents

While we rarely conduct open calls, sometimes clients request them for specific reasons. And so it was that several hundred babies, kids, and toddlers recently tottered through our doors over the course of a long Saturday.

4 Tips for Memorizing Lines for Young Performers

Reading and acting are completely different. Someone may be a great reader but a so-so actor or vice versa. If reading is getting in the way of acting, then memorizing lines may be what your child needs to do in order to have a successful audition.

DHX Media Moving Production Jobs to Canada

The Canadian production company, known for children’s brands like “Caillou” and “Yo Gabba Gabba!,” is “winding down” work in its L.A. office this year and shifting jobs to Canada.

Netflix and DreamWorks Animation Team for First Original Kids Series

The new animated children’s series will be based on the DreamWorks Animation movie “Turbo,” to be released in July. The Netflix series will be called “Turbo: F.A.S.T.” and is set to debut in December.

First Annual International Emmy Kids Award Winners Announced

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences recognized excellence in foreign children’s television programming for the first time, honoring programs from Argentina, Japan, Norway, and the U.K.

Last Dance Call for Camp Broadway

Camp Broadway Dance announces a last call for the registration to its Feb. 16­–18 program for teenage dancers between the ages of 14 and 18

How To Find the Right Manager For Your Child Performer

One of the questions I get asked most often by parents is about manager representation. This can be a confusing question to answer because figuring out who you want to represent your child should be supported by both personal and professional reasoning.