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Your Childs Acting Career Requires an Entertainment Work   Permit

 

When a child decides to pursue an acting career, the law requires that they  must have an entertainment work permit. All the parents have to do now is  get the form and fill it up.

 

You can get the entertainment work permit by downloading the form from  the Internet. Keep in mind that each state has different criteria. Part of it will  require getting approval from your doctor should your child still be an infant  as well as the child’s birth certificate.

 

If your child is in school, the form must also be assigned by the school  principal as some states require you to do so. If the principal is not aware of  the entertainment work permit, explain to them what it is because they will  only sign it and when they understand what this is all about.

 

Part of the condition for the principal to sign it will mean making sure that  your child’s grades are not failing to as a parent, you have to do your share  in making sure there is a balance between their work and studies.

 

So you will be able to get the entertainment work permit at the earliest  possible time, make sure that you follow the instructions to the letter. If for  instance you are told to mail it in, do so because these are the rules and  you just have to accept it. 

 

Before you mail it, make sure that you have a duplicate copy. You should  also include a self-address stamped envelope so one it is approved, it can  be directly mailed back to you.

 

The approval of the entertainment work permit could be from 3 days to 3  weeks and this depends on your state.

 

The entertainment work permit must be kept with your child at all times.  You should keep the original at home while you carry around the  photocopy. This must then be submitted to whoever is casting your child  and signed at the back to certify that your child is part of the production.  Getting an entertainment work permit is easy and the best part is that it  won’t cost you a thing. This has to be renewed every six months and since  you don’t know when your child will have another part, you shouldn’t wait  before you get one.

 

Apart from the entertainment work permit, your child will also be required to  get a social security card. This is state regulated and designed to ensure  that all payments for the project are given to your child. Just like the work  permit, this is easy to obtain by simply contacting the Department of Social  Security or by mail. For you to get one, you need to show your child’s birth  certificate and any other form of identification.  If you child is below 18 years of age, he or she is considered a minor. For  them to work in the entertainment industry, you are required to get a work  permit and social security card which will enable them to pursue an acting  career. Once the forms are filled up and those who are supposed to sign it  have done so, there won’t be any problems when your agent has booked a  Job.

 

Just make sure that this is renewed before it expires to avoid any problems  in the future. 

 

A Look Back at how Vanessa Hudgens Started in her Acting   Career

 

How did Vanessa Hudgens get started in her acting career? This girl was  born Vanessa Anne Hudgens on December 14, 1988 in Salinas, California.  Her looks can be attributed to her parents’ descents. Her dad, Greg  Hudgens is an American with the Native American and Irish background.  Her mother, Gina, is a Filipino who grew up in Manila with traces of Filipino,  Chinese and Spanish blood.

 

Career Path

 

Vanessa was inclined on the performing arts since she was a child. After  she finished seventh-grade at the Orange County High School of the Arts,  Vanessa opted for a home school setup.

 

When she was eight years old, she began joining musical plays. She was  included on the main and supporting casts of plays such as "The Wizard of  Oz," "The Music Man," "Damn Yankees," "Evita," "Carousel," The King and I," and "The Music Man.” Everything happened by chance for little  Vanessa. Her first gig was a commercial. But it was purely accidental why  she landed the part. She went on the audition just because her friend, who  was supposed to go there, got sick and asked her to come instead.  In 2003, she debuted in the feature film "Thirteen." This stars Evan Rachel  Wood and Holly Hunter. Vanessa also starred in "Thunderbirds," an  action-adventure film. But Hudgens hit it big after playing the part of  Gabriella in High School Musical, a TV movie made by the Disney Channel  that was first released in 2006. That same year, she was able to release  her debut album entitled “V.” In July of 2008, her second album entitled

 

“Identified” was released.

 

After she started on movies, she also played bit roles for television. She  guest starred for TV shows such as “The Bothers Garcia,” “Still Standing,”  “Quintuplets,” “Drake and Josh” and “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.  For the two equally successful “High School Musical” TV movie, Hudgens  played the role of Gabriella Montez. She played the love interest of real-life  boyfriend, Zac Efron. Their roles had given them the “Best Chemistry”  award given by Teen Choice Awards. The first movie also had a hit  soundtrack and it brought the group on a concert tour worldwide. A book  series was also made out of it.

 

With all the success she has garnered, Hudgens became the number  seven on Forbes magazine’s top earning list of stars who are under 21.  She was 18 years old at the time. She has an estimated $2 million of  earnings. “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” is set to be released on  October 24, 2008.

 

This talented gal was ranked 62nd of the Most Sexiest Woman on FHM just  this year. She was also at number 12 at Maxim’s 100 Hot List. And she was  also part of People magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People. 

 

Life on the Spotlight

 

He career was marked with controversy when provocative pictures of  Hudgens proliferated the Internet on September 6, 2007. The photos were  passed on through emails, mobile phones and other devices. There were  rumors then that she would be pulled out from the High School Musical  franchise because she was no longer fit to be called a model for the youth.  But everything was settled. And Hudgens apologized to the fans and her  family. After that, all is well again for this young superstar. Just looking  back on how did Vanessa Hudgens get started in her acting career will  inspire young minds about this craft if they are planning on joining the  bandwagon. 

 

An Acting Career Should Have a Resume and a Headshot

 

Preparing for an audition also includes having a resume and a few  headshot pictures. This is because aside from performing your monologue  or reading from a script, cast directors want to know how you look on  camera or on stage as well as your previous work experiences. To help  you, here a few do’s and don’ts in doing both.

 

When you submit a resume, make sure that this is stapled to the back of  your headshot. If the resume is much larger than the picture, trim it a bit so  they appear to be the same size.

 

For those who don’t know what a head shot is, it is picture of your entire  face. It must be very artistic and is intended to put you in the best possible  light. This is usually printed on an 8 by 10 inch format. Your name should  be placed on the print or just below it.

 

As for your resume, just tell the truth of your previous accomplishments.  Make sure that your contact details are up to date so it will be easy for the  casting director or a representative to easily get in touch with you for a call  Back.

 

Creating a resume is easy. If you are going to an audition, make sure that it  will focus on the part you are trying to get. For instance, if you want a part  in a Broadway event, make sure you list down your previous experiences in  the theater. If this is for a movie, tell them what you did even if you played a  supporting role or as an extra. Should this be for a commercial, mention  what your roles was as well.

 

You should bring at least 5 copies of your resume and head shots every  time you go to the audition because you may never know who else will  want one.

 

Now it is time for the things you must never do.

 

The most important is never lie about your experience. Just like applying  for a job, the casting directors will get someone to do a background check  about your credentials so it is only a matter of time before they find out the  Truth.

 

The same goes for special skills which you claim that you have but actually  don’t. People won’t be able to do a background check here but they will find  out when you are told to do something and suck at it.

 

When you submit a resume, make sure that this is printed on a sheet of  paper that measures more than 8 ½ x 11. Again, this is because of the size  of the head shot. If you insist doing that, chances are your resume will be  thrown away.

 

Since you are not the only actor applying for a part, don’t waste the time of  the casting director by giving them a resume that is more than one page. If  you have a lot to say, put the most relevant using a 10 point font. If they  want more information and this won’t fit in your resume, mention it later on  during the interview.

 

A resume is a piece of paper with a list of your accomplishments. You must  never staple reviews or clipping from newspapers.

 

An acting career should always have a resume and a headshot. Write a  few drafts and take some photos then just use the best. 

 

Auditioning Tips for Those Who Want to Pursue an Acting   Career

 

Ever heard the line practice makes perfect? Well the same goes when you  go for an audition in the hopes that you will find work on television, the  movies or the theater. Here are a few helpful hints you should know.  An audition normally lasts between 2 to 3 hours. You have to signup and  since it is on first come first serve basis, make sure you are there 15  minutes before the audition starts. This will give you some time to relax and  practice your monologue one more time before they call you on stage.  While waiting for you turn, pay attention to the person who signed up  before you because after him or her, you are the one who is going up next.  If you have to wait for quite awhile, bring along a book and a bottle of water  to keep yourself hydrated.

 

Since you are guest here, be nice to everyone because you may never  know who you run into. This goes even to the individuals who are vying for  the same spot.

 

The nice thing about an audition is that unlike a job interview, you don’t  have to go in there in business attire. You can wear something neat and  comfortable. Never make the mistake of wearing a costume or something  too formal. 

 

You should also be careful when using a perfume or cologne since it could  be too strong.  If you have never done an audition for this company before, do some  research so you know what kind of work they specialize in. This will help  you pick the right monologue for the audition. But if no information is given,  just have your best ready and keep it under a minute. Should you be able  to impress the director and they want to see more, have a few others  prepared as well.

 

Sometimes, your audition will require you to sing rather than act to get the  part. If this happens, bring along with you a clean and clearly marked sheet  of music. Tell the musician what part of the song to play and make sure this  is cut down to at least 16 bars.

 

Apart from your act, you should also prepare your resume and a headshot.  You should bring at least 5 copies each because aside from giving a copy  to the casting director, talents and scouts will probably want to get in touch  with you in the future.

 

It should have your updated contact details so it will be easy for them to get  hold of you for a call back. Both of these should be able to fit into a folder  because those that don’t usually get thrown out. Don’t forget to write your  name on the headshot even if a copy of your resume is already stapled on  the back. 

 

When it’s your turn to perform, take a deep breath and smile. Look at the  audition space and if there are a few objects there that you don’t need,  request if these can be temporarily moved away. Afterwards, just walk out  the door and hope that what you did is good enough for a call back.  An audition is not a walk in the park and it is the first step that everyone has  to take if they want to pursue an acting career. So go to a few and learn  from experience so if you don’t make it, you know you can do better next  time. 

 

Four Fine Tips in Pursuing an Acting Career

 

For you to realize a goal, you have to work real hard to attain it. You must  do everything right from the preparation to the execution of every step that  you have to take. This is very much true if you plan to pursue an acting  career. If you really want it, nothing should stop you, not even your age,  gender or even your nationality. What matters here is the hard work that  you will put in attaining your aim and how you will overcome the hindrances  that will block you along the way.

 

If it is motivation that you want to keep you going, here are some tips to  help you move along.

 

1. Prepare for everything. Prepare yourself physically. You have to look  your best at your every audition. To achieve this, you have to take care of  yourself. Improve both on your physical and mental capacity. It will also  help if you will practice rehearsing dialogues or plainly, speaking in front of  many people. Your physical appearance is an investment. So if you have to  spend money in order to enhance what needs to be done, do it for the  purpose of looking fit and confident.

 

You must also be ready emotionally. You cannot get everything you want in  an instant. You might experience a lot of rejections first even before you get  your first callback. It will be best if while on the process of going through  auditions, you have a part time job that can suffice your every day needs.

 

You can also treat this phase as something fun and enjoyable. This way,  you will not take the rejections too hard or too personal.

 

It will also help to be spiritually conditioned. This will help you accept the  bad news that may come your way through the process. This will be your  strength when you feel like giving up.

 

2. Learn the ropes. If you want to be taken seriously as an actor, present  yourself as one. It will help if you will meet the right people, especially an  agent who will represent you and find you audition schedules. You have to  know where that action is taking place. You don’t necessarily have to live  there. But it will be less expensive if you do. If you can find small gigs on  the locations where the auditions are usually going on, then that will be  much better.

 

Establish friendships with the people that you will meet along your audition  rounds. You never know who will bring you luck and fortune in the future.

 

3. Be the master of the craft. Watch a lot of movies and learn how the  actors attack their roles. Read aloud dialogues from scripts. Read books  and references that can help you improve and where you can learn a lot  from.

 

4. Be careful in hiring an agent. Do not believe those who will make you  pay even if they still haven’t found you a job. That’s when they are  supposed to get money from you. They get certain percentage as  commission for the  work that they helped you find. They are your allies. They must know your  strong points so that they will instantly think of you for roles that fit you  right.

 

All these tips must be taken at heart if you are serious in pursuing an acting  career. The road may be tough. But it will be worth it when you reach the  point of your destination. 

 

How to develop an Acting Career

 

We all want to be movie stars and develop an acting career. If the  glamorous parties and the invites are not enough enticements, just look at  how much each of the Hollywood hotties are earning every time they have  a movie. Some star's annual income can actually feed a state and maybe  even a nation.

 

But becoming one is not as easy as it looks. Some people feel that you  only have to have the looks in order to break into the movie scene but  sometimes, this is not true. In fact, there are a lot of really classic beauties  out there who have not made a name for themselves and have only  remained as supporting actresses. The same goes with pretty boy actors  who have to contend with two-bit roles.

 

There are however actresses who do not have the classically-accepted  features but have become for themselves instant stars like Reese  Witherspoon and Angelina Jolie. Comedy actors Jim Carrey and Ben  Stillers are not actually classically handsome but their bankability in the box  office make them handsome. SO what's the secret to having a great acting  career? How do you develop one and how do you break into the scene?

 

1. Exposure

 

Nobody will know you if you are constantly hiding behind the scenes. If you  want to be an actor or an actress, you have to go out there and make sure  that you get people's attention. As much as you can, star in as many quality  projects as you can. Even if the role is not so long and the dialogue is not  that much, at least you are there in the film. Some movie stars have started  with doing films that are low budgeted. If you are lucky, the movie will  become critically-acclaimed and will become your ticket to stardom. This is  also why you should choose your roles and movies well. Becoming part of  an art film with a great script beats being constantly on camera in lackluster  Movies.

 

2. Try and Try

 

A lot of the Hollywood greats right now have themselves suffered from  rejection. Before they were stars, they also had to go through casting calls,  which necessitated them to endure all the nitpicking of directors and  casting manager. The secret is to try and try until you find the role that will  fit your personality, the role that will launch you to stardom. After all,  nobody became famous in an instant. All had to go through the same route.

 

3. take care of your appearance

 

Vain or not, appearance is pretty important to a movie star. This is one area  where you will need to work on especially if you want to stand out in the  crowd. This does not however refer only to the beauty of your features.  When you say appearance, it represents your overall look especially when  attending functions and events where photographers are everywhere. If  you have the budget, hire a good stylist who can tell you what you can and  cannot wear. This is a good way to catch people's attention. Lindsay Lohan  became a fashion trendsetter first before she really rose to stardom.

 

Developing an acting career is actually pretty easy. All you need to do is  persevere, try and work on what you've got. After all, each one of us is  already a star on our own rights. 

 

How to establish a good acting career

 

How can one establish a good acting career?

 

It is more than just knowing how to act and portray a character- it is a  challenge at how to please other and make people appreciate about how  good an art acting can be.

 

This is one of the most challenging concept about acting that, once  mastered, can effectively catapult one to stardom and fame.

 

But before one begins to take on this challenge, take note of the following  considerations which are common obstacles or pitfalls to an acting career  that can discourage many to pursue it.

 

Here is a common checklist for actors;

 

- if you are new to show business and do not know where to go to for  professional help, try to look around for reputable casting firms who could  provide you with expert advice on how to evaluate your acting skill and  what good roles may be suited for you.

 

- Make the most out of audition calls, since this is where you may be able  to test yourself for roles that are available in the market.

 

- Sometimes it helps to work freelance, however, having an agent gives  you more opportunities in landing opportunities for audition and casting  calls. Take note that agents are the first ones to know of any available roles  that are being cast for movies or shows.

 

- Choosing a good casting or agent can indeed be a good help, especially  for amateur actors who still do not have much idea about how to scout for  good acting roles, unlike when working freelance, you often tend to decide  on what roles that are readily available, regardless of your personal  preferences, whewreas if you employ an agent to represent you, producers  usually call on agents to help them provide the most suitable talent for the  roles they hope to be portrayed.

 

- There is always the risk of devoting too much time to balance between  work and the demands of an acting career, especially when juggling a  professional career and an acting venture.

 

- Always be sure to keep your word and always maintain a decent and  professional demeanor. It does not matter whther you are an artist or not,  you are still expected to maintain a professional air.

 

- Always make sure to prepare materials that you may need to promote  yourself like audition tapes, resumes, headshots, portfolios, etc. Keep it  handy all the time, you’ll never know when a good opportunity comes up.

 

- Always keep yourself updated and headstrong by joining acting  workshops and advanced acting programs or projects that will help you  continue to polish your acting skills, preparing you for better chances of  landing good roles in the future.

 

- Make it a point to always put your best foot forward and always make sure  that you are always ready to take on a variety of roles and characters,  which is a good sign of your acting versatility and dynamic personality.

 

- Not everybody can make it successfully in an acting career, regardless of  how hard one should try. Be ready to take on criticism and even skepticism,  but taking it more of a constructive feedback rather than a disappointing  twist.

 

- Always focus on things that you think that will always let you propel your  acting career.

 

These are but may not be all available tips to establish a good acting  career, but one that will surely help you get on your way to stardom and  celebrity status. 

 

How to jumpstart your acting career

 

Almost everybody dreams of becoming an actor, but one the best way to  becoming one is knowing how to jumpstart your acting career.  Knowing how to jumpstart you acting career is as equally important as  sustaining it, not just limited to the fact that an acumen or impressive acting  talent is enough to bring one to celebrity status or even to simply just  promoting an art and build a name in the acting scene.

 

If you are just starting your acting career, it is but normal to invest time,  effort and a lot of determination in order for you to establish a name, as well  as creating a bankable reputation that can catapult one to achieve success  in an acting career, better yet, fame and stardom.

 

But for starters, it is important to know the ins and outs of the acting  industry, since it a major consideration to know the basics of the acting  scene, in order for one to master the trade.

 

Acting is more than just a skill, it is an art. It is the art of character portrayal,  be it in theater, television, film or through any other storytelling medium, be  it in a dialogue or a singing or musical presentation.

 

It is the actor who usually manipulates his acting posture, voice and  expression to communicate or portray the character he plays. 

 

The actor ‘assumes the role’ of another, presents it before an audience in  an artistic fashion.

 

Historically, the first person to assume the role of an actor was believed to  be a man named Thespis, from Icaria of ancient Greece.  Plays during his time, which were then called choric dithyrambs, is a chorus  made up of 50 singers or portrayers who narrates the story through song.  Thespis was one of those composing the chorus and sang together with  the group until one fateful event, as was told through time, when he  stepped  out of the chorus during one narrative song and spoke to the audience as a  separate character in the story.

 

This led to the beginning of how acting is associated with character  portrayal.  From his name was derived the term thespian, which has come to mean  any sort of performer, mainly an actor.

 

Actors ideally should possess a number of skills like good vocal projection,  clarity of speech, physical expressiveness, good sense of perspective,  emotional versatility, creative imagination, situational analysis and ability to  immerse an portray a number of emotional and physical conditions.

 

Well-rounded actors, moreover, are also skilled in singing, dancing, imitate  dialects and accents, improvisation, observation and stage combat.  There are also special programs that are also being offered to help boost  one’s acting skill and talent, which is always geared toward better  enhancing an individual’s acting ability.

 

Now that you have an idea about the basic information you need to know  about acting, there are a few things to consider which could help you a lot  in jumpstarting your acting career.

 

But with the thousands of would-be actors out there, one has to be mindful  that the acting industry is a demanding sector, considering the fact that  there are only a limited number of casts – from the lead down to all the  supporting roles – for every movie, play or television show.

 

One has to be innovative and creative enough to allow one’s self to be  seen or heard, since not everybody is suited to a role that the character  demands or requires for a particular play.

 

All the same, just make sure to be conscious about how to effectively  jumpstart your acting career. 

 

How Much Can You Make In Your Acting Career

 

How much can you make in your acting career depends on a lot of factors.  This is because not every film made is a box office hit which is why the  earnings of some are erratic and these individuals have to supplement their  income through other means.

 

In 2006, the median hourly salary of most actors was close to $12. Majority  earned around $8 to $22 while those in the higher levels earned a little over  $51. Because most of these projects are short term, it is difficult to  determine how much you actually learn on a given year.  If you are in demand right now, producers and directors will call you up  while you are working on a current project.

 

The one who sets the standards in terms of how much a stage actor earns  depends on the Actor’s Equity Association while the Screen Actor’s Guild  will cover those working in movies, television and commercials. If you  happen to be a radio studio performer, the one handling that will be the  American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.

 

In short, you have to join a union in order to have an acting career. But this  does not mean that you can’t negotiate for a higher salary if you feel you  deserve it. Some are members of two or three of them at the same time  because they work in several media.

 

Actors who are members of either SAG or AFTRA earn a minimum daily  rate of $759 or $2,634 for a week. They will also receive contributions to  their health and pension plans as well as compensation for reruns and  foreign telecasts of the productions in which they appear. There will also be  paid vacations and sick leave which is something you contributed to.  If you happen to have a job in Broadway, as of June 2007, you can earn  about $1,509 a week. Actors in Off-Broadway theaters will earn from $516  to $976 a week and this depends on the seating capacity of the theater.

 

For those working in regional