A-  I’ve worked for 25 years preparing young actors for the Hollywood market.  Quite a few have been working on TV series, Major motion pictures in lead, starring and guest roles.   Over the years, I’ve developed important networking relationships with some of  Hollywood’s biggest professionals in the TV/Movie Industry for young talent.  These include  Bob Preston ( who was Head of Youth Division of L.A. Talent Agency C.E.D. for 20 years- now C.E.S.D. which discovered and developed Miley Cyrus ( Hannah Montana TV series) career, Hayden Panetiere ( Heroes TV series), Annasophia Robb ( Bridge to Teribitha) and many others.   Cindy Osbrink of Osbrink Talent agency, who reps Hollywood’s highest paid teen actress, Dakota Fanning who was recently in the latest Twilight movie saga, and 12 yr old actor Jae Head, who played Sandra Bullock’s son in the blockbuster movie, “The Blind Side”.   

Here is some of the ADVICE for those young aspiring actors:  1)  BE PREPARED for the Industry. It’s a business.  That means understanding how it works, what you should or shouldn’t do, who does what, from Agent to Casting Directors, Directors, producers, TV vs. Feature Film roles, etc.   The more knowledge you have, the less mistakes you’ll make and the better you’ll do.    2)  Get quality ACTING  TRAINING  from reputable acting schools,  those recommended by top level professionals such as Agents, casting Directors who do work with successful young actors.   The list of those acting studios and acting coaches who are well known and have an impressive history of developing young talent, is short.   You will need to do your research, visit the school/studio, learn about its history, what it offers, etc.   Spend your time and money wisely by getting into the best acting program you can.  You will need to have strong acting skills to be competitive and book roles.   3)  Be DEDICATED and PASSIONATE.   If you are,  you won’t mind putting forth the extra work and time it takes to make it in the Industry.  

These are the basics to get started in the Industry.  More Advice & tips on getting into the acting business, actors Headshots, Resume, What agents do,  marketing and more… coming up in future blogs.

Yes, summer is almost over and everyone’s getting ready to go back to school. That’s why we enroll early with our Fall program & classes- to see all of this semester’s young talent who we will be busy working with! Plus we are planning and scheduling all of our exciting activities, events for the Fall…..
We are SO jazzed already, with our SUMMER CAMPS filled with lots of new talent…some from out of state!… and our recent MOVIE Premier held at the ANGELIKA Film Center in Plano!…. our students were the STARS and CAST & CREW of the movie. …oh..this is our 25th year of presenting this ONE OF A KIND Acting Program experience..no where else in the nation!

We are busy this month already with activities…. Parents MEETING & orientation held SUNDAY, August 23….meet, greet, & learn about our Studio & the acting Industry!.. Actors HEADSHOTS scheduled on Saturdays starting August 29th…Sign up at the office!..come on in and visit with our great Parent volunteers! Grab a CALENDAR & read the activities! It’s going to be a fantastic semester and we’re glad to have so many wonderful families and talented children & Teens!…..

Wow! We just got home from the Parent Workshop. It was great and very inspiring! We learned a lot about what our daughter, Kristin, is doing in her acting classes. We were able to “look” through our child’s eyes today and share an experience.
Linda gave us a ton of information. If you weren’t able to make it to this parent workshop, we highly recommend you plan on attending the next one, probably next spring. We won’t miss it!

First, Linda talked to us about the skills our children are learning. The she took us through a few of the warm up exercises the kids do each class. Then she educated us on auditioning for commercials. She told us what to expect during the audition. She also taught us creative ways to help our child do the best he/she can.

After this experience we realize all the benefits of this education in all aspects of our daughter’s life. No matter what career she chooses these classes will benefit her greatly.

Hope to meet you at the next parent workshop.

The Video from the Young Actors Studio™ DANCE and Costume Party is now online! CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO!

New Video posted on the Blog…. GREEN SCREEN Acting Class (DAY 1). Get a behind the scenes look at one of our Green Screen Acting classes! CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO!!!

Young Actor Studio™ Student, Kaitlyn Dever stars in the new American Girl Movie that is coming to DVD soon! Watch the trailer now that shows Kaitlyn! CLICK HERE to Watch the Movie Trailer (it’s in our Blog Videos area)!

Young Actors Studio’s 2008 DANCE Party photos are NOW online!!! CLICK HERE FOR THE PICTURES!

By: Maggie

It’s time…get ready…get set…PARTY!! This Saturday is the YAS™ Costume Party and Dance! Get ready for so much fun and excitement! Studio B does not look remotely close to what it usually does – it is officially a party room!

We’ve been working really hard to make this party amazing for YOU! Dress up in costume and bring your dancin’ shoes! Well – you don’t HAVE to dance, but there will be a lot of dancing!

Make sure you get creative and competitive! We are having lots of contests at the YAS™ Costume Party and Dance!-Best Costume
-Most Creative Costume
-Crazy Dance Contest
-Lip Synch contest…and many more!!

This party is going to be something you’ll remember FOREVER, and I’m not joking! If you don’t come you’re going to regret it – I guarantee you that!

Remember it’s $5 a person and you can bring a friend as well! Also, remember that you can dress up for class too!

We are looking for 8 fantastic, supportive YAS™ families, who will be a ‘Celebrity Sponsor’ of this great event! For this Fall FUNdraiser, with just a $100 donation, you get two tickets, a special 8×10 party photo AND you get to be featured in our Video Blog! Even if you CAN’T make this GREAT PARTY, you can still make a donation.

So be there or be square! Remember it’s THIS WEEKEND!! YAS™ Costume Party and Dance – the event of the season!!

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Where: YAS™
When: Saturday Night Oct. 25th
Time: 8-9:30 (9 & under)
8-10:30 (older kids)
Why: BECAUSE YAS IS THE COOLEST PLACE TO BE!!!!
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P.S. It’s parent’s day again! Tell your parent’s they’re invited to the last 30 minutes of class!

Click HERE for behind-the-scenes pictures from Saturday, Oct 18 – Green Screen Class!