managers

Managers to Keep Challenge to Calif. Law Alive

The National Conference of Personal Managers will appeal the dismissal of its legal challenge to California's Talent Agencies Act.

Judge Dismisses Managers’ TAA Suit in California

NCOPM’s suit sought declaratory and injunctive relief and claimed the state’s Talent Agencies Act violates the U.S. Constitution.

Are You Ready For Representation?

You should never pursue representation until you are confident that you are able to compete in the major areas of the industry: Film, TV and Theater. If you are too green, casting directors may remember, and your representative will have a hard time getting a second chance for you to ...

Talent Managers Form New L.A. Firm

The new firm will weigh in with 75 to 100 clients across its literary and talent side. The Wilshire Boulevard office wants to be a "heavy hitter with a boutique feel."

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.

You Never Know Where An Audition Will Lead

If your agent or manager gives you an audition, go on it! It doesn’t matter if you think you are too tall or too blonde or too fat or too good to do one line. You never know where any opportunity will take you.

Scam Manager Shut Down

Judge finds L.A. talent rep guilty of pay-to-play scheme.

How To Handle Rejection

Rejection is a big topic for actors. You may feel rejected each time you audition for a role and do not get the part. You may take this personally, and call this “rejection.”

3 Easy Ways to Prepare Your Child For An Audition

Here are some useful tips in to help your child prepare for an audition and give them the best shot at booking the job!

How Managers Help Child Actors and Their Parents

Judy Battista and Peggy Becker, owners and managers of Parkside Talent, share advice for child actors and their parents.