Thursday, August 24, 2017

Good Advice From Parents Before Lining Up For Broadway Auditions For Kids

By Brian Walker


It seems like some children are just born to perform. They are cute, precocious, and love attention. Many are also very talented little singers, dancers, and actors. Parents who have these kinds of youngsters often consider bringing them to the attention of a talent agency or entering them in a lineup for Broadway auditions for kids. It isn't as easy as it might seem however, and experienced parents of child actors suggest you start slow and set a lot of ground rules.

It is unlikely your child is going to be accidentally discovered and become an overnight sensation. Instead of broadcasting her talents on the internet, you might consider letting her try out for a local play or review. If that is successful, you can start developing a photographic and video portfolio for her. Parents can get carried away unless they adhere to a fairly rigid schedule.

Hopefully you are not even attempting this kind of endeavor unless your child is fully interested, excited, and on board with the idea. It is a good idea to involve child in the auditioning process. If your youngster is not interested in singing roles, music lessons will probably not be successful.

For the vast majority of families, child acting is a fun hobby that everybody enjoys. Removing a child from public school and putting her into a home schooling situation may allow for more flexibility, but it may not be the right decision for your child. Routine is important to children. They like to know what to expect. Keeping conditions normal even when kids are in the midst of acting jobs is important.

If rejection is something you and your child are sensitive to, the acting business may not be for you. A lot of little children like to dress up and play with makeup. Learning lines and acting out scenes can be fun for them if it is handled in the right way. If you can find a way to make auditioning fun, your youngster will enjoy it more and feel less stress.

A child who began enthusiastically attending auditions and learning lines, can become bored with the process and turn her attention to something else. You can pursue this line of work with your youngster as long as she has an interest. The more you try to force you child into an activity, the more likely she will resent you.

Keeping your priorities straight when you have a child actor in the family is important. When there are schedule conflicts, as the parent, you will have to decide whether to accept a casting call or say no. Either way it won't be the end of the world.

Providing a stable home environment is one of the biggest gifts a parent can give any child. Little actors need routine, discipline, and consistency as much as attention. Even if they never set foot on a Broadway stage, they should know they are talented and special to you.




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