Getting Your Child Started In The Entertainment Industry
Washington resident, Kendra Thompson was hoping one day to be a standout on the fashion runways. She never missed shows on Entertainment television where girls were competing with one another to see who would be the next big thing. When she turned twelve, she went with her Mom and Dad to a Seattle modeling agency just for a simple, no pressure, introductory meeting. Since there are a good many Seattle modeling agencies both her parents wanted to make sure the family got involved with one that they all three felt comfortable with. Although her parents had never had any involvement in the industry, they sure knew their daughter. They were adamant regarding several specific things they were looking for when it came to who they wanted to represent their young daughter as she followed her dreams.
The very first thing her parents looked for in a potential management company was one whom they felt could develop Kendra’s natural gifts. They had long felt that their daughter possessed a very real gift in acting, and singing. They also felt and had been told by a number of friends that their daughter was very beautiful. They understood that although these basic traits can serve as a foundation for involvement in the entertainment industry, that to be successful, she would have to be given formal training. They felt a company who offered training would be preparing their daughter to be successful in a number of different areas, rather than in just something where she would be forced to depend upon her wits and natural abilities. They wanted their daughter to be given the tools necessary to feel confident on auditions and to show up for auditions knowing just exactly what was going to be expected of her.
The second thing Kendra’s parents were looking for in the selected management company was one who had a good reputation and a large network of contacts. All the best training in the world would be uselessif their daughter never had a chance to be seen by casting directors and advertisers looking for talent. A company who had connections with multiple businesses and advertisers would be able to make sure that their daughter was seen by a large number of potential employers. The more opportunities person has for exposure, the more likelihood of a potential work opportunity.
The third thing her parents were hoping to find in the potential management company was one who understood they would be training a young adult. Her parents felt that children of all ages should be encouraged for their differences and attributes. Certainly management companies have standards and requirements for whom they will agree to work with, however, the company who overly emphasized appearance was not the company they were seeking.
The company who failed to allow twelve year olds the space to have other interests as well as pursuing an entertainment career was not attractive to them either. They were looking for a management company who encouraged their daughter’s talents while also encouraging her to do her best in school and to make time for friends and other hobbies as well.
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