Young Performers Representation

Young Performers Representation

Navigating the world of Agents and Managers for young performers.

Young Performers Representation
  • Intro to Young Performers Representation

    The process of looking for a youth based representative has some differences. In this video we discuss:

    1. Marketing materials for children & teenagers
    2. Presentation
    3. Acting craft

  • Does My Child Need An Agent Or Manager?

    with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
    www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com

    Should I get my child actor an agent or manager?
    Agent or manager for a child actor?
    Can I just get a manager for my child actor?
    Is an agent enough for my child actor?
    What is bett...

  • Does My Child Need An Agent Or Manager?

    with Jess Orcsik Working Performer | Producer | Business Coach | Founder of The American Film and Television Academy
    www.AAFTA.us

    Should my child get an agent?
    Should my child get a manager?
    Should my child get an agent or a manager?
    Should my child get an agent and a manager?
    Does my child nee...

  • Does My Teen Need A Manager & An Agent?

    with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
    www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com

    Does my teen need multiple representatives?
    What is better for a teen, manager or agent?
    Should my teen actor get a manager?
    Should my teen actor get an agent before a manager?
    What...

  • Can I Act As An Agent For My Teen?

    with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
    www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com

    Can a parent be an agent to their child?
    Can I get auditions for big shows without an agent?
    Am I the agent for my child if I am submitting them on self submission sites?
    How do I g...

  • Are There Agents That Just Work With Child Actors?

    with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
    www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com

    Should we be seeking a child only agent / agency - do they exist?
    Are their child only agents?
    What agents only represent children?
    Do agents only represent certain age brackets?
    Is...

  • Are There Agents Who Look After Child Actors Exclusively?

    with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
    www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com

    What are the benefits of signing with a child actor agent?
    What are the downsides of signing with a child actor agent?
    Is there such thing as a child actor only agent?
    What happens ...

  • Are There Agents Specializing In Young Performers?

    with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
    www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com

    Should my child be with a child agent?
    Should my child be with an adult agent?
    What kind of agent is right for young actors?
    What type of agent do you recommend for child actors?
    Ar...

  • Will My Teen's Manager Travel With My Child On Publicity Duties?

    with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
    www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com

    Who accompanies my child on publicity tours?
    Is my child's manager meant to go on publicity tours?
    What is the role of my child's manager when on publicity tours?
    How involved shoul...

  • Will My Teen's Manager Look After My Teen On-Set?

    with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
    www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com

    Can my teen's manager look after my child on set everyday?
    Why isn't my teen's manager looking after my teen when on set?
    What is the role of my teen's manager when my child is on s...

  • My Child Won A Competition & They Want A Fee To Join An Agency - Scam?

    Learn to spot fraudulent companies in the entertainment industry, especially those that target young actors. Many of these find victims through false talent competitions or showcases.

    with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
    www.BabyStepsToHollywood...

  • How Can I Tell If An Agent Or Manager Is Good?

    with Jess Orcsik Working Performer | Producer | Business Coach | Founder of The American Film and Television Academy
    www.AAFTA.us

    Is this agent good?
    Is this manager good?
    How do I know if an agent is good or not?
    How do I know if a manager is good or not?
    How can I work out if an agent if good...

  • How Many Social Media Followers Do You Need To Get An Agent Or Manager?

    with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
    www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com

    Does social media impact representation?
    Do managers care about instagram followers?
    Will an agent only sign my child if they have a social media following?
    Is social media a facto...

  • Should I Come To All Of My Child's Representation Meetings In LA?

    with Jess Orcsik Working Performer | Producer | Business Coach | Founder of The American Film and Television Academy
    www.AAFTA.us

    Should I let my children meet with agents alone?
    Should I be in the room with my child when they meet managers?
    Do I stay in the waiting room during agent meetings f...

  • My Child Won A Talent Competition & They Want A Fee To Join The Agency - Scam?

    with Jess Orcsik Working Performer | Producer | Business Coach | Founder of AAFTA
    The American Film and Television Academy
    www.AAFTA.us

    My child won a talent competition and they want a fee to join the agency - is this a scam?
    Are agents that ask for joining fees scams?
    Are talent competitions...

  • Should I Come To All Of My Child's Representation Meetings In LA?

    with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
    www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com

    Should I go to agent meetings as the parent to a child actor?
    Can I go to manager meetings as the parent to a child actor?
    Is it appropriate to attend publicist meetings as the pare...

  • How Much Will It Cost To Get My Child Started With An Agent?

    with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
    www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com

    How do I get my child an agent?
    How much are agent showcases for child actors?
    Do agents charge child actors a fee for representation?
    How much money will representation cost for my...

  • How Much Commission Do Agents Take From New Child Actors?

    with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
    www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com

    What commission will my child actor be charged?
    Is 15% too much for manager commission for my child actor?
    What should I expect to pay out of my child's salary to a manager or agent...

  • Who Are The People That Will Be Involved In My Child's Career?

    with Jess Orcsik Working Performer | Producer | Business Coach | Founder of The American Film and Television Academy
    www.AAFTA.us

    Who will work with my child in entertainment industry?
    Who are the people working for my child's acting career?
    Who works with child actors?
    Who will be guiding my c...

  • Who Are The People That Will Be Involved In My Child's Career?

    with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
    www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com

    Who are the essential people to hire for my child's career?
    Who is a child actor's team?
    What is the order of representatives to hire for my child actor?
    What comes first for a chil...

  • What Are Agents Looking For In Parents Of A Child Performer?

    with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
    www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com

    Am I being interviewed as the parent of a child performer by agents and managers?
    How do I factor into my child actor's interviews with rep?
    Do the parents of a child performer fact...

  • At What Age Should My Child Be Dealing With Reps Directly Without Me?

    with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
    www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com

    Can my agent speak to their agent without me?
    Should my child's manager speak to my child alone?
    Is it better if my child has a relationship with rep without me?
    Are agents better t...

  • When Should My Child Be Dealing With There Representation Without Supervision?

    Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant www.BonnieJWallace.com

    At what age should my teen be dealing with the agent or manager directly without my supervision?
    Should my child deal with their agent on there own?
    Do I need to supervise meetings with my child's manager?
    Should I su...

  • What Secondary Skills Should My Teen Pursue In Order To Be More Hirable?

    with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
    www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com

    Should my teen learn accents?
    Should my teen learn an instrument?
    Will it help casting if my teen can speak a second language?
    If my teen is good at sports will that help his/her ca...