Category Archives: Acting & Circus

5 Things Parents of Would-be Child Stars Need to Know

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When you have a child who catches acting fever, there is no cure. So strap yourself in for a long, strange roller-coaster ride! Recently, our resident 12-year-old actor attended a workshop taught by 20-year-old actress Jennifer Stone.  You probably know … Continue reading

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What a REAL Audition Opportunity Looks Like

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Lately, a couple of posts I wrote several months ago have been getting a lot of traffic.  It’s summertime, and the parents of would-be Disney stars are getting bombarded with letters and sales pitches from companies who want to help … Continue reading

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Parents of Would-be Child Actors: Beware of Scammers!

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I met a neighbor recently, and we were exchanging contact information when one of my grandson’s business cards fell out of my purse. She was very excited to meet “a working child actor”, and told me that her daughter has an upcoming … Continue reading

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My Christmas Circus: Cirque Banquiste!

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I know that a lot of women feel as if they have a circus in town this week, as families gather from far and wide for the holiday.  But this year, our family is very excited to have a real … Continue reading

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Advice from a Reluctant Stage Grandma

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You’d think that 20 years of having a talented son who makes his living as a performer gave me an insight into “the business”.  But he didn’t start his career until after his first year of college, and I was unprepared for  … Continue reading

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The Invisible Rabbit Comes to Dallas

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Did you ever see Harvey, Jimmy Stewart’s 1950 movie featuring a 6′ 31/2″ invisible rabbit (a Celtic pooka)?  If not, stop reading this and go to Netflix and watch it now. Better yet, make reservations now to see the live … Continue reading

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