kids

Keeping Your Child Motivated for School On Set

Parents and acting teachers share advice for how to manage child performers' schooling on set.

How To Manage Your Child Actor's Expectations

Acting may be exciting and glamorous, but often can be discouraging if bookings don't come. There are some ways parents can be prepared for the rejection that may lie ahead.

Student Film Basics for Child Actors

Student films offer child actors the opportunity to gain valuable experience, while building their resume.

3 Questions From Parents of Child Actors

Jackie Reid answers questions about shy children, children with accents, and whether or not bringing sides to an audition is a good idea.

CD Leslie Zaslower on Working with Young Talent

The casting director, talent agent, and voice director opens up about casting kids, working with stage moms, and developing young talent.

4 Steps To Choosing an Arts Camp for Your Child

Acting teacher Denise Simon shares her best advice for selecting a performing arts camp for you child actor.

'Beasts' Controversy Shines Light on Child Actors

Flap over indie hit’s awards eligibility turns spotlight on union rules.

Ariel Winter is Proud to Play Smart Characters

The perky star spoke with Back Stage about booking the role of Alex and what she's learned from the cast and crew of "Modern Family."

5 Ways To Help Child Actors Stay On Top of Schoolwork

Going to school, attending auditions, and working can be a heavy burden for anyone – especially a child or teenager. Here are some tips.

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.