About
the Book:
If you're a parent with a budding child actor or a teacher,
Parenting in the Spotlight is your ultimate how-to guide! It's
a great gift for anyone looking to help your young actor navigate the
ups and downs of the child and teen acting industry.
When your child wants to become an actor, you may be thrilled and
a little scared. You want to support and encourage your child to
pursue their dreams, but the entertainment industry can be confusing
and overwhelming. Acting Coach Denise Simon wrote this book to
help parents going through the industry alone, to guide them through
getting representation, legal and union matters, balancing
schoolwork, and much more. She explains how to tell if your child is
truly passionate about acting – or if it's just a phase. 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 more than 30 years as an
Acting Coach, Personal Talent Manager, and Director, specializing in
child actors. She has coached hundreds of children and young adults
appearing regularly in television, film, commercials and on Broadway,
as well as educating parents on the business of show business.
A parent's guidance, support, and encouragement plays a vital role
in a young actor's career. In this book, Denise 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.
Parenting in the Spotlight: How to raise a child star
without screwing them up will give you:
• Tools for ensuring your child is protected and happy
• Tips for successful auditions
• Information on getting into top college theater programs
• Secrets from casting directors and industry insiders
• 75+ life lessons that will benefit your child today and in
adulthood
Filled with quotes and stories from successful child actors,
parents, agents, casting directors, and university theatre admissions
directors, this book provides parents with a wealth of practical
information. Additionally, you'll glean priceless tips on how to help
your child thrive in the acting industry and reap life lessons that
will ensure a happy and successful adulthood while pursuing the
performing arts.
What people say:
"In
terms of genuine
understanding not only of the craft but the
business, you
won't get any better than Denise
Simon." — Judy
Reyes,
Scrubs and Devious Maids
""This
book is an invaluable tool in navigating an often difficult journey."
— Meg Simon, VP of Casting, Warner Bros. Television
"This
book is full of wise advice and insider information. I highly
recommend it." — Pamela
Fisher,
VP, Abrams Artists Agency, Head of Youth and Young Adults
"For
anyone looking for help navigating the intricacies of a complex and
often overwhelming industry while keeping their kids, and themselves,
happy and whole." —
Rawann
Alkhatib,
Editor in Chief, Backstage
"Denise Simon's
experience and expertise combined with common sense and human
kindness make this book invaluable." — Tara Rubin,
award-winning Casting
Director
About the Author:
Denise Simon is a New
York-based acting coach and career consultant who has been involved
in the entertainment industry for more than 30 years as a former
child actor, teacher, director, casting director, and personal talent
manager. For 10 years, she was an associate with Fox Albert
Management, a leading talent management companies in New York, where
she managed clients Scarlett Johansson, Mira Sorvino, Lacey Chabert,
and Judy Reyes. She serves on the SAG-AFTRA Young Performer's
committee and leads seminars for the union and other organizations
throughout the country. She is the author of Parenting in the
Spotlight: How to raise a child star without screwing them up.