Parenting in the Spotlight: How to Raise a Child Actor Without Screwing Them Up Denise Simon

Denise Simon is joined by REELARC’s Guy Chachkes to discuss the importance of a good reel. A commonly forgotten tool in your auditioning kit, the difference between a good reel and a bad one could be the difference of you being called into the audition or not. Make sure you listen in to understand how to create the best demo reel to propel your career forward!

Make sure you don’t fall trap to these common audition mistakes. Denise Simon discusses the many pitfalls she has seen actors fall into through her years of audition coaching. You won’t want to miss these insider tips so you can make the most of every audition from the first to the hundredth!

Join Denise Simon as she talks about what exactly it is that makes her so passionate about kids pursuing acting as a child! Learn about the countless transferable life skills that make your child stand out after the training they will receive while pursuing acting. Even if they don’t become professional actors as an adult, they will still be given many tools that will serve them throughout their entire life.

Join Denise Simon and the University of Michigan’s Mark Madama as they discuss college theatre programs. They dive into many of the ups and downs that come with auditioning for and attending a Musical Theatre program. Get a better understanding of knowing when to start looking at programs, why going to school for additional training is important, and how to prepare for your audition to put your best foot forward.

Self tapes are hard for every actor, but as a parent it is easy to put a lot of pressure on yourself when you have to read with your child for their audition. Denise Simon puts your mind at ease in this episode giving useful advice about how you can be an asset instead of a hindrance while reading with your child. You want to support your child through their audition, not be the reason they are stressed or upset.

One of the most important things to do for your child actor is to make sure that they are involved in the best training programs possible. Training programs are instrumental in connecting your young performer to the right industry professionals who eventually help book them jobs. If you are worried about not knowing where to start or that you are going to be swindled by an imposter then you want to be sure to tune into this episode. Denise Simon will walk you through all of the red flags that accompany teachers and professionals who do not have your child’s best interest at heart. Make sure your child has the best support system from the beginning: fantastic educators!