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‘Two and a Half Men’ Actor’s Outburst Is Typical, Experts Say

Calling the show that pays him a reported $300,000 an episode “filth,” Angus T. Jones may have lost his passion for performing.

The 'Wow Factor': Does Your Child Have It?

Talent and casting agents look for certain qualities when scouting talent and auditioning children for film, television, and theatrical productions.

Children's Theater Festival Seeking Submissions

Playwrights across the world are encouraged to submit their work to the second annual festival, be it play, musical, or puppetry

They Grow Up So Fast

Not all young performers have the same needs. Toddlers auditioning for Pampers commercials are miles apart from 20-year-olds competing for teen roles on a sitcom.

Taylor Spreitler Grows Up on ‘Melissa & Joey’

Taylor Spreitler chatted with Backstage about working with Melissa Joan Hart and Joey Lawrence, not going to high school, and staying true to yourself.

Understanding Union Rules and Labor Laws for Child Actors

When it comes to young performers, state governments and the unions provide strict guidelines.

Child Actors Protection Bill Signed Into Law

Legislation designed to protect child actors from sexual predators has been signed into law by California Gov. Jerry Brown.

Child Actor Guardians Ratify Contract With Broadway League

IATSE Local 764 and the Broadway League ratified the first collective bargaining agreement for Child Actor Guardians, who oversee Broadway child actors.

‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ Encourages Kids’ Imaginations

Theaterworks USA puts on a clever, fun production of one of the saddest children’s books ever written, with sincere turns from all three cast members and a solid adaptation by director Kevin Del Aguila.

Introducing 2,500 School Kids to Broadway

Inside Broadway, a leading arts education not-for-profit, is partnering with the Broadway revival of “Annie” to offer two free “Creating the Magic” events to local children.