From a former stage mom and her child actor son, "the nuts and bolts of show business told from the heart of actor and family. A wonderful guide" (Diane Hardin, Acting Teacher/Coach, Founder of Young Actor's Space, LA; Teacher, The Joy of Acting, NYC).Stardom Happens is a guide for parents and their children to navigating the intricacies of the entertainment business. It helps parents get their child into the business with information about agents, resumes, auditions, etc. The book also covers the expectations placed on a working child actor and helps families stay positive and avoid problems so that everyone emerges with a good experience. "Fun, informative and very insightful . . . a big thumbs up!" -David. Lestrick, President, Kids Inc., Hollywood Kids Talent "A great read with lots of keen insight." -Shawn Shea, Stage manager of the TV show, Home Improvement "The simple and honest style of this book is so refreshing. I think it will help many parents who are trying to decide what to do if they have a talented child." -Judy Savage, Children's Acting Agent and CEO of The Savage Agency
From a former stage mom and her child actor son, "the nuts and bolts of show business told from the heart of actor and family. A wonderful guide" (Diane Hardin, Acting Teacher/Coach, Founder of Young Actor's Space, LA; Teacher, The Joy of Acting, NYC).Stardom Happens is a guide for parents and their children to navigating the intricacies of the entertainment business. It helps parents get their child into the business with information about agents, resumes, auditions, etc. The book also covers the expectations placed on a working child actor and helps families stay positive and avoid problems so that everyone emerges with a good experience. "Fun, informative and very insightful . . . a big thumbs up!" -David. Lestrick, President, Kids Inc., Hollywood Kids Talent "A great read with lots of keen insight." -Shawn Shea, Stage manager of the TV show, Home Improvement "The simple and honest style of this book is so refreshing. I think it will help many parents who are trying to decide what to do if they have a talented child." -Judy Savage, Children's Acting Agent and CEO of The Savage Agency
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