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5 Ways to Have a Good Parent-Agent Relationship

Agents do a lot of "behind-the-scenes" work, and parents should be respectful of their time and effort. "Keep in mind that they don't make any income until your child books a job," says Gwyn Gilliss.

'Shameless' Star Emma Kenney Juggles Acting and Middle School

Tween Emma Kenney appears on Showtime's "Shameless," about Chicago's underclass and starring William H. Macy, Emmy Rossum, and Justin Chatwin.

Disney Channel Star Debby Ryan Knows What Kids Want

The multi-talented star took a break from her nonstop schedule to talk with Backstage about the hard work it takes to make it all look easy.

6 Steps For Auditioning Your Baby

Talent Manager Jackie Reid of L'il Angels Unlimited shares how to prepare your baby for auditions.

Casting Boy to Play Young Jesus in ‘Christ the Lord’ Feature Film

Casting directors are holding an online open call for boys to star as 7-year-old Jesus in a film adaptation of Anne Rice’s novel “Christ the Lord: Out of Egypt,” shooting in Italy in 2013.

A 2013 Career Checklist for Child Actors and Parents

As the calendar turns toward another year, it is a good time to refocus and reevaluate priorities within the entertainment business. We all have things we want to work on in 2013, and the following are some ideas that kids and parents can add to their list of resolutions.

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.

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.

‘Annie’ Star Lilla Crawford’s Voice Coach Gives Advice for Young Singers

Badiene Magaziner's students have appeared in many Broadway shows including “Billy Elliot” and “Mary Poppins,” as well as on “American Idol.”

Casting Young African-American Girl for Nina Simone Biopic

Zoe Saldana is set to star as Nina Simone in the film, and CD Heidi Levitt is casting an African-American girl to play the iconic jazz singer as a child.