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How Child Actors Develop Empathy

Empathy is the ability to understand what another is feeling and to respond with care. It’s a complex skill for anyone to develop, let alone kids.

What It’s Really Like to Be a Child Star on Broadway

Wonder what it's like to be a child Broadway star? Read on!

5 Ways to Help Your Child Actor Stay Confident

Backstage Expert Mae Ross offers some tips on how to make sure your child actor stays confident, even when things are quiet.

What It's Like to Be a Child Understudy on Broadway

The nine-year-old understudy for Broadway’s “Fun Home” talks to Backstage Expert Jackie Ried about what life is like backstage.

4 Ways to Make Sure Your Child Actor Actually Enjoys the Business

Whether it's turning down a role or scheduling play dates, Backstage Expert Mae Ross offers her tips on how parents can keep their child actors happy and stress-free.

A Young Actor’s Checklist

Child actors, set yourself up for success in and out of the audition room.

How to Get Cast on a Disney or Nickelodeon Show

Backstage Expert and child actor manager Jackie Reid offers some tips on getting cast in a Nickelodeon or Disney Channel show.

#IGotCast With Backstage: Lana Lilienstein

Lana Lilienstein is just one of many actors cast through Backstage! 

How to Compile a Child Actor’s Résumé

A strong résumé is the key to opening doors in any industry. But what about for a child actor who doesn’t yet have a ton of “work” experience, and whose special skills and talents include jumping rope and playing the recorder?

16 (More) Terms for Parents of Child Actors

The vocab you need as the parent of a child actor to navigate contracts, finances, and unions.