How do I get my son into acting?
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well.. first start out with Children's theater or let him take classes so he will get use to the whole acting thing. If he is already doing this then look up agencies in your area. If you find one that you like then make an appointment to meet with them (bring other ppl along just in case something might happen if they are a fraud) and see what you think about that agency. Good luck with your soon-to-be-star son.\nsigned, broadwaybound
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It depends on how old your son is.You need to be very honest with your son about his father without sounding condescending.Make sure that you are being truthful but not mean.You have your own feelings about your man and so should your son.When you do decide to let them spend time together supervise.Make sure that all of you are on the same page and understand the roles you are all playing.Good luck
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first_time_mommy_92506 has it exactly right.\n\nI used to work with the casting director at MCA Universal and what she told me is that no matter what the parent wants, if the child does not truly enjoy the experience, no casting agent will hire the child.\n\nShe told me a story of a little girl who was a fabulous model, but when the agency met her brother, the little boy was so unhappy, they told the mother they would not hire him.\n\nSo if your child thrives on this, then most reputable casting agents will at least grant an interview.\n\nAVOID any agency that asks you to pay money up front.  That's a scam.  \n\nCertainly start with the well known agencies - Ford, Wilhelmina, etc. but also research what catalog companies, like LL Bean do when they seek child models.
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Lots of practise using lots of different methods. Have it written on all his stuff so he recognises it. Write it on paper with him using pens, textas, crayons, paint etc. Get magnetic letters and practise spelling it out on the fridge. Get pavement chalk and write it on the concrete. Spell it out using alphabet cookies.\nYou can dot out the letters and he/she can trace over them.\nYou could hold his hand and help him form letters and "Skywrite" them.\nJust practise doing it lots of different ways. Make it fun and make it frequent but in short sessions so you don't tire him / her out and you don't make him / her resistant to your attempts.\nYour child has to want to do it or they will not succeed.\nFinally, if it's just not happening maybe he/ she is not ready yet and just give them a little time before you start trying again.
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You need to get him in front of college coaches as often as possible. Here are a few tips:\n\n1) College soccer programs do not operate with huge coaching and scouting staffs. Many talented players go unnoticed. Don't wait for them to show interest in your son - contact them and let them know he's interested.\n\n2) Get your son on the best club team you can. I coach players who drive 2 hours to practice, and 4 hours to games on a weekly basis to play against the best competition available.\n\n3) Get him to ODP tryouts. If he makes an ODP team, he will get to play in front of more college/professional scouts. The ODP program will also give him access to excellent coaching and training.\n\n4) He needs to bring his level of fitness and athletic ability to the highest level possible. He needs to be able to play well with both feet, and he needs to be a solid defender. College coaches often overlook the flashy, skilled players in favor of hard working, athletic players.\n\n5) Send him to a soccer camp at a school that he would like to play for.\n\nI hope this helps!
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I teach Karate, but it's not up to me to tell you that Karate is right for your son. Alot of people will say Tae-Kwon-Do or Karate is best because thats all they know.\nPicking the right Martial Art for your son is as important as picking the right school. Get the yellow pages out and see whats available in your area, then learn more about what each art does. Take your son to watch some beginner classes at some of the dojos and see what interests him.\nIf he starts in something that doesn't interest him or gets a bad teacher than he may give all martial arts up for good and that would be a shame.\nA good teacher will tell you that it takes time to learn the art and a black belt is not the end, it just means that you've got the basics down and can more on to harder (funner) things.\nSome that I would recomend are\n\nKarate - Punching and kicking, teaches blocking and avoidance as well as attacks\n\nTae-Kwon-Do - alot of kicking and yelling (keeps young ones attention)\n\nJudo - locks and throws (may be too young for this)\n\nAikido - locks and throws in a non violent way (very good non violent self defence art)\n\nKung-Fu - good for show, does very well at tournements.\n\nBoxing is very good if he wants to attack, martial arts is good if he wants to attack and defend, but what every school should teach is how to avoid the bad situations all together.\n\nGood luck and have fun!
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Audition for school productions and local theater.  Take a couple of acting classes.  Get involved in forensics and drama competitions.
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wow!  your son really does have a lot of talent.  My stepdad was once a racer and almost got into NASCAR.  Here is how you do it:\nStart off by allowing him to race at small local events such as in racecarts, 4 wheelers, etc.  As he gets more experience, move him to more difficult situations such as a regional hotrod derby and other things that require more skill, etc.  Then, when he is 16, allow him to drive.  At this point, he could start driving like in actual car races.  As he moves up on the ladder of experience, make sure people notice him.  Put his picture in the newspaper, bring out a local news team, etc.  Get his face out to the public!  At one of his competitions, you should ask like one of the judges about getting into a NASCAR audition race (something like that for people who want to get into it) and then allow him to race in it.  If he's good enough at it, as I suspect he will be if you follow all of the above mentioned steps, he will surely get into it, and will start racing proffesionally.  Have fun!
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When he is acting like a baby, just tell him that he needs to be more mature. Don't mention the baby part.
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There are drama clubs and classes that will take someone as young as 10.  We do a children's Shakespeare here in Santa Cruz County that is very well received.  The earlier you start, the better.  (Too late to be the next Shirley Temple, but you see my point?)\n\nAsk your parents about going to modeling school.  If you are really serious about this, you could learn a lot about grooming, graceful movements, etc.\n\nDo be aware of the fact that acting is a lot of hard work, not just playing.  You need to have a good memory so you can memorize your lines, and you need to be able to take direction.  Adult actors tend to be pretty negative about working with children, because they steal the show, so you will have to be very diplomatic, and have perfect manners.  Never complain about having to try on one costume after another, or having makeup put on or your hair styled over and over again.  You can't pick and choose your roles until you are well established, so if someone wants you for a walk-on part where you don't even have any lines, do it perfectly, and be a little lady at all times.\n\nGood luck!
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Listen to your Mom.  She's right, even tho you don't want to listen to her.  You're only 12.  You are not an actress.  5 plays and 1 commercial does not make you an actress.  You're still underage. Get a ladder and work your way to the top.\nP.S.  You write very mature for a 12 year old.  Hmmmm  makes me wonder how old you really are!\nAnd....12 yr. olds are not positive of anything.
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Take your son to the local park playground.  Even the local McDonalds has a play area for kids.  You don't need to get an official group.
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MY SISTERS LOVE HIM TOO!!! IF I WERE YOU, HARRY POTTER 5 IS COMING OUT, AND THEY ARE GONNA NEED ACTORS, PREFERABLE THEY WANT BRITS, SO IF YOU REALLY WANNA MEET THEM SEND THEM A PORTFOLIO(PHOTO), GO INTO ASK JEEVES AND LOOK UP "CASTING FOR HARRY POTTER", IT WILL TAKE ALOT OF $$ TO GET INTO ACTING, BUT ONCE YOUR IN, THE $$ IS OVERCOMPENSATED.........
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Experience. If you are of school age, see if your high school or college as a drama or theater department.  Look for a local community theater group and join it.  I promise you that you will have the time of your life performing.  Once you've join a theater group, talked to the director about who in the area teaches acting.   \n\nConsider some singing and dance lessons also, as they are helpful talents for any actor.\n\nLike anything worthwhile, it takes time, practice, and disciple. But unlike most other things, it is FUN the whole time.  Both of my daughters have acted in community theater and are now married to guys they acted with, and my oldest boy is engaged to a fellow actress.  So a local community theater group is an excellent social contact place as well.\n\nI would go on, but I have to leave for rehearsal for "Once Upon a Mattress" opening in August...(Tickets available of anyone who would like to come...)
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if he's in high school he can just go to the guidance counsler. I'm sure there's career websites online. I've used them before. He could talk to people of the professions he wants to be in. That always helped for me. Seeing what the career is like upclose, instead of reading about it is better. You could give someone in that field a call,set up a meeting and your son can try different aspects of what he's thinking about being. Find his strong points, decide which careers they would be good for, and go from there. Websites ususally have questionares involving what career is good for you. If he's at a local college, they have career counslers there as well.
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I have a 5-year old with autism.  My wife and I have been successful getting him to talk to us only if it's requesting food or certain play activities.  I'd say about half the time he asks on his own without being prompted.  We expand his vocabulary by offering him more choices or making him make more decisions.  For example, instead of putting in the video he hands us, we'll pick up another and make him point and say the title of the video he wants.  Eventually, he'll ask for the video by name right away.  It's only been the last few months that he's been doing this, so I'm optimistic about how he can grow from this step to more difficult social interactions (even if it takes a few years).
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Enroll him in a Marial Arts Class for kids.  My three year old nephew is in it and he can't stop talking about it.  If you feel he's too young for that, enroll him in some other from of class like mommy and me or something along that line.