Karen Workman
New Zealand born Karen has lived in the USA since 1993 and is the author of the invaluable resource book for parents of aspiring child actors, 'Baby Steps'.
https://babystepstohollywood.com/
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She gained her Doctorate in Piano performance from the Cleveland Institute of Music in 1993, then relocated to Los Angeles, CA where she now resides.
Of her four children, three are currently working in the entertainment industry. Since beginning the journey with them, Karen has spent countless hours in her car, driving to jobs and auditions, and having all the classes and meetings with agents, managers, casting directors, directors and SAG that you can imagine.
She has also had the privilege of hosting an industry based web series, where she has interviewed some of the top professionals in the industry.
Karen regularly speaks at industry events and her book Baby Steps is an invaluable resource for parents of aspiring child actors. While the children began as child actors, they are now young adults, working as actors, and in their various capacities as writers, directors, production assistants, assistant directors, and script supervisors. As their mum, Karen wholeheartedly supports her children’s dreams and talents, but her main objective is to nurture their health, well-being, and confidence as human beings, a passion which she extends to all clients.
Karen is uniquely positioned as a coach to parents of actors, and brings her enthusiasm for the industry, her concerns as a parent, and her love for spending hours and hours on film and tv sets into everything she does.
https://babystepstohollywood.com/
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Type any question you have about acting, and you'll find the answer you need provided by experts, educators, working actors, and/or SAG-AFTRA board members working in the industry today.
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On SAG-AFTRA Productions, What Is Provided For Parents?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comWhat extras do parents get on SAG-AFTRA film sets?
Do parents get paid for SAG-AFTRA Productions?
Do parents get perdiems on SAG-AFTRA productions?
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Does My Teen Need To Have Social Media To Be A Successful Teen Actor?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comDoes social media impact my teen's career?
How does social media effect my teen's casting?
Is social media essential for teen acting?
Is teen acting success predicated on social med... -
Are Emancipated Teen Actors Legally Allowed To Do Scenes Of A Sexual Nature?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comAre there different rules for emancipated scenes regarding adult content?
Can emancipated teens do sex scenes?
Are their different laws for emancipated teen actors?
Do emancipated t... -
Should I Come To All Of My Child's Auditions?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comHow should I behave in the waiting room while my child auditions?
What is my role at my child's auditions?
At my child's audition, what is my role?
What is expected of me at my chil... -
Do Disney & Nickelodeon Charge For Auditions?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comDoes Nickelodeon charge for auditions?
Are Disney showcases legal?
Why does Disney charge for auditions?
Are Nickelodeon showcases legitimate?
Are Disney showcases scams?
Why is Dis... -
How Old Is A Safe Age For My Child To Move To LA On Their Own?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comIs 14 too young to move to LA?
Is 15 too young to move to LA?
Is 16 too young to move to LA?
Is 17 too young to move to LA?
Is 18 too young to move to LA?
What's the right age for a... -
What Is A Blue Card Regarding Teaching Children?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comWhat are blue cards?
Who needs a Blue card?
Where can I get a Blue card?
How do I get a Blue card?
Can you tell me what a Blue card is?
Should teachers have blue cards?
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My Teenager Is Being Bullied On Set, What Should I Do?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comHow do I deal with bullies on set?
Who do I talk to if my teen is being bullied on set?
What are the processes involved in dealing with bullying on set?
What do I do if someone in p... -
Can I Take A Percentage Or Commission On What My Teen Makes?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comWhy aren't parents paid for the child actors jobs?
What is a coogan account?
How can I recoup costs from how much I have spent on my child actor's career?
What percentage should I t... -
How Can I Protect My Teen From Being Sexualized In Their Acting?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comHow to protect my teenage actor from sexual predation?
How can I make sure my teenager isn't being sexually exploited?
How can I avoid sexual exploitation of my teen?
Is there any t... -
Should My Teen Keep His / Her Acting Career Secret From Their School Peers?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comShould my teen tell their school friends about their acting aspirations?
Why should my teen keep his/her actin career a secret?
How can I protect my teen from bullying about his/her... -
Are There Safe Places For My Teen To Live In LA Without Adult Supervision?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comIs my teen ready for LA?
Does my teen need adult supervision in LA?
How safe is each LA area for teen living?
Where is the safest place for my teen to live in LA?
Where should my te... -
How Do I Know If My Teen Will Make It As An Actor?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comWill my teen be famous?
Can my teen become a famous actors?
Is my teen a star?
Does my teen have star quality?
Does my teen have that x factor?
Will my teen ever make it as a succes... -
Does My Teen Have To Be Attractive To Be In Film & Tv?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comIs there a 'right' look for teen actors?
Is my teen actor too fat for film and tv?
Is my teen actor too thin for film and tv?
Is my teen actor too tall for film and tv?
Is my teen a... -
Are Teen Actors Legally Allowed To Do Scenes Of A Sexual Nature?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comWhat are the limits for sexual scenes and teens?
How sexual can teens be on film and tv?
Can my teen have a body double for sex scenes?
Are sex scenes illegal for teens?
How do I pr... -
Should I Get My Teen An Acting Coach?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comDoes my teen need acting coaching?
Should teens have acting coaches?
Why do I need an acting coach?
Does my teen really need to do acting classes - isn't it just about the look?
Doe... -
How Can I Protect My Teen On Social Media?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comHow can I make sure my child is safe on social media?
What are some perimeters I can place on my child's social media?
Is social media safe for teens?
Should I ban my teen from soci... -
When My Child Books Out Of Town, What Is Provided For Parents?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comWill I have the same accommodation as my child on out of town jobs?
Will I have the same class of flight as my child on out of town jobs?
Do I get perks for out of town jobs as the ... -
How Many People Should Be In An Audition Room When Auditioning Children?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comWho will be in the audition room with my child?
How many people will my child meet in an audition?
What people are in the audition room when my child audition?
How many casting peop... -
What Are The Common Scams That Parents Of Actor Children Fall For?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comWhy do parents of actor children fall for scams?
Should I pay for my teen to audition for an agent?
Should I pay for my child to audition for a show?
Are showcases scams?
Are talent... -
Can I Request A Woman Be Present In My Child's Audition?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comHow can I protect my child in an audition room?
Can I request to be present in my child's audition?
Can I ask for a female to be in the audition room with my child?
Will the CD take... -
My Child's Acting Teacher Is Hitting On Me - What Should I Do?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comMy child loves his/her acting class but the teacher makes me uncomfortable, what do I do?
How do I manage an acting teacher's sexual advances?
What do I do about sexual harassment i... -
Should I Bring My Child's Headshot To Hand Out To Crew On Set?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comShould I bring my child's headshot to set?
Do I hand out my child's headshot on set?
On set, do I hand out headshots of my child to everyone?
Will the crew want a copy of my child's... -
How Can I Promote My Child When We Are On A Set Or At An Event?
with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.comShould I promote my child on set?
How can I promote me child effectively?
What is the best way to promote my child?
How can I make my child standout?
What can I do to help my child'...
