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Resources to continue learning for young Working Actor: Taped Audition JR actors and their parents.

Check out these general resources, then scroll down to find more recommendations broken down by monthly topic!

Parenting in the Spotlight: How to raise a child star without screwing them up

By Denise Simon

When your child wants to become an actor, you may be thrilled and a little scared. The entertainment industry can be confusing and overwhelming. How do you know when to hire an agent and a manager or what kind of clothing should be worn to auditions? What about taxes, school, and helping your child cope with rejection? What’s the best way to ensure that your child actor has a successful experience and doesn’t end up in the tabloids? Denise Simon has spent 30 years as an Acting Coach, Personal Talent Manager, and Director, specializing in child actors. She’s worked with some of the best and brightest young actors in television, film, commercials and on Broadway. In this book, Simon shares not only the practical how-to information all parents need but more than 75 valuable life lessons that acting will give your child.


The Hollywood Parents Guide: Your Roadmap to Pursuing Your Child’s Dream

By Bonnie J Wallace

Written by the mother of Disney star, Dove Cameron. Accurate, experience-tested information on every step needed to give your child the best possible opportunity to make it in Hollywood. Inspiration. Resources to help you on your own journey, and even help you decide if this dream is right for you and your family to pursue at all.


Raising A Child Star: A Guide to Navigating the Entertainment Industry for Parents of Aspiring Child Actors

By Diana Ivelis Cherubin Wolfe

Do you have a talented child that everyone says is made for television but you’ve hit a brick wall in helping them break into show business? Well this book will outline everything you need to know and do to successfully navigate the Entertainment Industry. No matter where you live, there are steps you can take to get your child’s professional acting career started today! 


Auditionology: A Top Hollywood Casting Director’s Guide to Hollywood Auditions for Kids, Teens and Young Adults

By Harriet Greenspan

Top Hollywood Casting Director Harriet Greenspan helps demystify the casting process for young actors and their parents, guiding them on their journey to book roles in television, movies and theater. Harriet Greenspan casts projects for all the major cable youth networks including Nickelodeon, The Disney Channel, The Hub and The Cartoon Networks.


Class Resources

Ready to dive deeper into your TAS curriculum? These supplemental resources are intended to give you a deeper understanding and more well rounded view of your TAS education. While these are not meant to replace your TAS classes, they are provided to enhance what you are learning in class. 

**All resources are from 3rd party sources which are clearly listed. Any questions about the material can be directed to your TAS acting coach. TAS does not endorse the people or products in the articles, and suggest that students use discretion in their studies. 

Month 1: Getting Started

How to Become a Child Actor

An article by Backstage.com


How to Create Your Kid’s Slate at Home

An article by Kids Casting Academy


How To Slate in an Audition

An article by Backstage.com


Kids in Commercials

An article by Pamela Wise


How to Prepare Your Child Before the Casting Call?

An article by Kids Casting Academy


How Child Actors Can Get Cast in Commercials

An article by Backstage.com


Memorization Resources:


Month 2: Taping Basics and Improv

Month 3: Script Elements & Relaxation

The Art of Script Analysis for Kids

An article by The Playground


The Importance of Subtext for Actors

An article New York Film Academy


Relaxation Resources:


Props Resources:


Month 4: Going Beyond Words

Monologues: The Moment Before

An article by Houde School of Acting


8 Types of Nonverbal Communication and How to Use Them

An article by Backstage.com


The Power of Body Language in Acting

An article by Casting Frontier


Reaction Acting

An article by Drama 4 Kids (with video by 3-2-1 Studios)


How Young Actors Can Play Emotional Scenes

An article by Backstage.com


6 Secret Kid Acting Tips That Shouldn’t Be

An article by Backstage.com


QUESTION: Is it Okay to Turn Down an Audition or Acting Job?

An article by ActingMagazine.com


When to say NO to an Acting Role!

An article by StageMilk

Extra Resources for months 5-8

Self Taping Resources:


A Complete Guide to Actor’s Access

An article by The Performer’s Academy


Eco Cast 

An article by Breakdown Services


How to Nail Your Next Live Virtual Audition, According to an Agent

An article by Backstage.com

Month 5: Types of Auditions

Month 6: Research

Now Filming in GA

An article by Georgia.org


Atlanta Casting Calls

An article by AtlantaFi

***This is a great resource to see what is currently casting in Atlanta with information about plots, actors working on the projects, as well as who is on the production side of things! Whether or not you utilize the casting calls section of the site, it’s a great place to see what shows and movies are still casting so that you can look them up on actors access, backstage, or whatever platforms you and your representation use.


Georgia Entertainment News

An article by Georgia Entertainment News


Audition Research

An article by Casting Frontier


9 Simple Steps To Prep For Every Acting Audition

An article by My Actor Guide


Researching the Role

An article by Spacious Acting

***Written for theatre, but applicable for film.


How to Prepare for an Acting Audition

An article by Actors Fast Track


Casting Directors of the Southeast Handout


Casting Director Notes


Month 7: Showcase Month: Mental Health for Actors

Month 8: Beyond the Audition

12 Secrets to a Successful Callback

An article by Backstage.com


Conquering Callbacks

An Article by The Actor’s Scene


What Happens After You Book the Job?

An article by Backstage.com


9 Tips for Your First Time Acting on Set

An article by Backstage.com