How Do You Know If Acting Or Modeling Is Right For Your Child?

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How Do You Know If Acting And/Or Modeling Is
Right For Your Child?
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In my experience, there are two types of
children that get into the entertainment
industry.
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The first
would be those who truly have an
interest in it. They are the ones who
watch a television show, commercial, or
theatrical production and say I really
want to do that.
As a performer myself, I know that
becoming an actor or model is something
that is in your DNA. Youre quite not
sure why you want to do it, you just
do. You feel true fulfillment when
in front of the camera or on stage.
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The second type
of child that gets into the industry
are those whose parents want them to be
there. These are the ones that have had
an interest in the industry
themselves, want their child to be
famous, or see some potential in their
child that the child has not recognized
in themselves yet. Not to say this
is a bad thing.
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A child may need
a little encouragement and guidance
when getting into the field of acting
and/or modeling. They may do really well
once they are given the opportunity to
grow and experience what it means to get
into this field.
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On the other hand,
a child may truly not like it and feel
pressurized into doing something that is
not right for them. This industry is one
of the toughest in the world, especially when
it comes to rejections, long car drives,
long hours, last minute auditions, and
balancing school work with professional work.
This is why I always Encourage parents to
really ask themselves if acting
or modeling is right for their child.
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Based on experience, these are some of the traits
I find in children that are successful
with acting and modeling
Enjoy attention
Can take direction well
Can handle rejection or disappointment Are
respectful toward other children and
adults Are outgoing in new situations and
comfortable Interacting with strangers
Are reactive and have a variety of
facial expressions Good with memorization
and improvisation
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At the end of the day, parents should make sure
this is what their child wants and is what is
best for them.
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Thank You!
S o u r c e D r e a m r a y t a l e n t . c o
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