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| Preparing a child actor |
Parents! Don't Take Your Child For Audition Unless.....
You Have Followed These Rules And Prepared Your Child
Rule 1.
With kids, I see many of them saying words they don’t know how to pronounce or even know the meaning of, thereby making the words and intent meaningless. I know parents have good intentions when they coach them, but if a kid is meant to say the name of ex-president of India, it would be so much better if she actually knew who president was, what was he known for, and how to pronounce his name. It’s the little things!
Rule 2.
These kids must be enormously confident in introducing themselves. They must take a class that taught them how to look straight into the camera lens and say, “Hello, I’m Ronnie and I’m 12 years old, 4-foot-2, and performing for the role of Mohan, the naughty!”
Rule 3.
Another thing I’ve noticed with kids is that they grow every second of the day. When I’m looking at their profile online and it doesn’t resemble the kid, we have problems. Word to the wise: You’ve got to update your show-reel, pictures, size, and weight regularly. Sorry, you may get rejected in audition because you look like you’re 8 years old in your profile when you’re really 12. It probably gets very expensive to get new photos taken every year, but it’s an investment you’ve got to make if you want to be taken seriously in this business.
Rule 4.
Don't throw trash in the audition waiting room. A word of advice for kid actors: That waste paper basket in the room is for you, buddy!
Rule 5.
Lastly, remember when in an audition room, pay full attention and listen to your casting director, follow quickly what he/she says and then play the role.
