Parents of Young Actors – Navigating the Industry with Confidence 🎭

Is Your Child Interested in Acting? Here’s What You Need to Know!

As a parent, you want to support your child’s dreams while protecting them from the risks of the entertainment industry. This course is designed specifically for parents of young actors who need a clear guide to navigating the business safely and successfully.

In this essential refresher, we’ll cover how to protect your child, find real opportunities, and help them succeed without falling into common industry traps.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ Is This Industry Right for Your Child? Setting realistic expectations & understanding what it takes
✅ How to Support Them Emotionally: Balancing auditions, rejections, and industry pressure
✅ Nurturing Their Talent: Training, coaching, and classes that actually help
✅ Finding Paid Work: Safe and legit casting platforms & submission strategies
✅ Avoiding Scams: The biggest red flags & how to keep your child protected
✅ Tech & Acting: Self-tapes, virtual auditions & AI’s impact on casting
✅ Understanding Usage & Rights: What contracts really mean, buyouts, and how to protect your child’s image & earnings
✅ Managers vs. Agents: What they do, when your child needs one & how to find the right fit
✅ SAG-AFTRA & Non-Union Work: What’s the difference & which is best?
✅ Marketing Your Child: The right way to handle headshots, reels & social media presence
✅ Resources & Tools: The best websites, apps & industry networks for parents
✅ Live Q&A: Get expert advice and answers to all your questions
✅ Community Access: Join a network of parents navigating this industry

Meet Your Instructor: Thea Washington, CSA 🎬

I’m Thea Washington, a Casting Director, Producer, and Consultant with over a decade of experience casting for TV, film, commercials, and new media.

I’ve worked with some of the biggest studios and networks, and I’ve seen the good, bad, and ugly of the entertainment world. I want to help parents make informed decisions so they can guide their child’s career safely and successfully.

Course Details & Registration

📅 Date: Sunday - April 13 2025
⏳ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Virtual/ Online Class
💰 Investment: $125

👉 Reserve Your Spot Today! https://bit.ly/2025beginner-parent-class

🎬 Help your child chase their dreams the right way—get the guidance you need to support them in this industry!