21 WAYS TO GET YOUR SINGING CAREER STARTED (This post has 23,380 views)

Wendy Alane Wright is a Hollywood Talent Manager with WAW Entertainment. Her clients have appeared in numerous national commercials, movies, webisodes, short films, and on television networks such as ABC, NBC, Comedy Central, BIO, Lifetime, plus many more. Previous to being a Manager and a Talent Agent at Burn Down Entertainment, she assisted many high profile Managers, Agents and Publicists in the careers of Neil Patrick Harris, Johnny Galecki, Sarah Michelle Geller, The Four Tops, The Bee Gees, Meatloaf, Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Guttenberg, The Cranberries Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand, Kenny Rogers, and Neil Diamond. Wendy is also a Recording Artist, Actress, Author and Music Producer all  giving her a 360-degree perspective of the industry.

21 WAYS TO GET YOUR SINGING CAREER STARTED 

If you have a dream to be a singer, you can make it happen! My name is Wendy and I am a talent manager in LA. I know how to help talented people just like you make their singing dreams a reality. I want to help you reach your highest ambitions too! Listen, I know what it feels like to have a dream to be on the radio, or to make cds and record in the studio. That dream began for me when I was just a kid. I made it happen for me and now as a talent manager I can make it happen for you too. Take my advice and I promise you will start making progress in your singing career.

The ideas I am going to discuss below can be done in ANY city you are in. Whether you are in a small rural town in Oklahoma, or a big city like Chicago, you can get started on your singing career today. Don't sit around and "hope" you get discovered. Get out there in your community and sing every where you can so people start to know you exist and hear your amazing voice. If you are talented get out there and show people what you can do. I want you to believe in yourself, and take chances, even if it is scary and even if you don't know what you are doing yet. Everyone has to start somewhere. There is a saying by the famous motivator Zig Ziegler," You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to become great." So get out there and start. NEVER undervalue who you are, and NEVER underestimate what you are capable of.

I am going to be your long distance "Talent Manager." The advice I am going to give you will walk you through the beginning steps you can take to move ahead on your goals. This advice is the exact same advice and direction I give my clients who live here in Los Angeles and are signed to my professional management company. If you want to be successful and competitive in this business, to make people take notice of you, I highly recommend you do the things I am suggesting below. Believe in yourself and go for it! You have something unique and wonderful to share and I want to help you. So, let's get started.

1. Number One. TRAIN, TRAIN, TRAIN. Take voice classes. Get yourself in local singing classes with the best teachers you can find in your area. Find teachers at music schools, colleges, or local voice teachers. Try a few out until you find someone you are comfortable with and see improvement with. Make sure you are practicing 2-3 hours a day and becoming as good as you can get. Be sure you learn to sing in key.

2. Pick 2-4 songs you know very well and start to perform them live everywhere you can. Churches, Schools, Fairs, Farmers Markets, Nursing Homes. You need the practice, practice, practice. So ask if you can sing. Sing at family events. Have a concert in your backyard and sing for your neighbors, family and friends. Sing live at least 5 times a month for 1 year to begin to perfect your act. If you aren't singing, you are not a singer.

3. Audition for local musical theater groups and get experience on stage and working professionally. Later, you may be ready to move to New York to audition for Broadway if that is your dream!

4. Your best friends in this industry are other singers and musicians. They always refer you to people they know who needs a singer. The more musicians you meet and sing with, or for, the more they will introduce you to opportunities. Sit in with other people - that means ask if you can get up on stage with them and sing a song with them. You can do that pretty often and people will be able to hear your talent. Bring someone along to video tape it so you can put it on You Tube.

5. Check out your local music scene and get involved. Every town, big or small, has singers and musicians playing somewhere. Find them. Go to shows, watch other people perform, see what arouses a crowd, how do they use the stage? Learn how to be a good performer and connect to an audience. All stars have good stage presence and know how to connect with an audience. Take a performance class if you can find one. Watch videos of your favorite singers, but turn the sound off and just watch their facial expressions, arm movements and body language.

6. Sing a song you really love to sing into a camera. Use a neutral or artistic background like a brick wall. (Don't use your cluttered kitchen as a background or your bathroom) Sing from your heart. Don't hold anything back. Make eye contact with the camera. Mean what you are singing about. Be expressive. Then post it on You Tube. You can also send the You Tube link to show people what you can do. If you need help making the tape, contact a film student at a local college and ask if they will film a demo video of you singing. Make sure it is well lit, and the sound is good.

7. If you can't afford to go in a studio and pay musicians to play the music, create a "Poor Man's Demo." Get some backing tracks at a music store or download them online and record yourself singing over them. Make sure the music doesn't drown you out. You can hand out copies of these songs to everyone you meet - use it as a demo to show people what you can do.

8. Sing at College Campuses. Call the events department at colleges and see if there is a local event you can sing at. Or find out how you can sing the National Anthem at one of their sports games. Always make sure someone video tapes your live performances so you can put them on You Tube later, if the sound and lighting is good.

9. Contact local booking agents and see if you can "open" for people performing in and around you. Make sure someone videotapes these performances and put them on You Tube.

10. Create a Website, Facebook or MySpace Page or other website with full bio info and music samples of you singing. Keep adding links to your new You Tube Videos as you make them. You need to be able to show people what you can do. Don't put a slide show of still pictures. People need to see how you move and your expressions.

11. Send press releases to local papers and let them know when and where you are singing. You need publicity. You want to become a BIG Fish in your small town before you try to move to LA or NY. Save the newspaper articles and any good reviews you get so you can quote them on your website and in your cover letters.

12. Contact reputable music managers and send your demo along with a very good picture of yourself and a link to your You Tube videos. 

13. Sing on other people demos. There are song writers in your town who need singers to sing their songs. Call them and as if they have any songs you can sing on. Send them your demo or sing live for them right over the phone. Ask if you can use their song to show people how you sing.

14. Work and save your money so you can audition every chance you get. If you live near New York, LA, Chicago or any other big city, take the train in and go to auditions. Audition often so you get comfortable doing it.

15. Keep a Binder with contact phone numbers and emails of every musician/singer you meet or play with. Stay in touch with them. They often need a singer. Research local venues you can play and put the list in your binder. Call them ask try to get yourself booked there. Also put in your binder lyrics and charts of the songs you sing with keys so you can sing them anywhere at a moments notice. Any good piano player can help you figure out the keys to your songs.

16. FIGURE OUT WHO YOU ARE as a Singer. What kind of music do you sing? Do you sing with a band? R&B, jazz, country, blues, pop, dance? Do you perform alone, with guitar Player, Piano Player, Dance tracks? What is your act? Get the materials you need to perform live. If you need a guitarist or piano player find one to play with you. If you need backing tracks buy them in music stores of online. For original songs have the producers you work with give you backing tracks so you can sing live with them. There are so many ways to work as a Singer. You MUST to figure out what YOU want to do.

17. Contact local music producers in your area, meet them, write and record songs with them. See what you come up. If you are under 18, always bring a parent with you to meet people you don't know.

18. Learn the Piano or Guitar so you can accompany yourself anytime and anywhere you are.

19. Go into a local recording studio and record your own 4 -10 song CD. Sell it at your shows and all your local performances.

20. Ask other local artist/musicians what they are doing, where they are singing, do they have any advice or contacts for you? Read books about breaking into show business. Read autobiographies of singers who have made it. Read Wikipedia and see how your favorite singers have built their careers. Every path will be a little different but you can learn a lot from people who have already done it.

21. Audition for ALL local singing Contests. Audition for national singing contests including American Idol, America's Got Talent and The Voice. Go online to their websites and follow directions. You can audition in person or send in a tape.

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Okay here's a bonus # 22: Find out where your local open mics are and go sing at them.

If you are in Los Angeles/Glendale/Pasadena area, here is a list of Open Mic Nights for you! 
Always CALL and double check the days and times before you go! GOOGLE OPEN MICS IN YOUR AREA!

Jewel City Bowl
135 S. Glendale Avenue, Glendale, CA 91205
(818) 243-1188
Open mic every Tuesday
9:00 to 11:00 p.m.

The Coffee Gallery Backstage
2029 N. Lake, Altadena, CA 92001
(626) 398-7917
Open mic on the first and third Wednesday of the month.
7:30 to 10 p.m.
Presented by Songnet @ www.songnet.org

Jones Coffee Roasters
693 South Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA
Open Mic Second Friday of each month at 7:30 pm

Priscilla's Gourmet Coffee
4150 Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA
(818) 843-5707
For info and booking, call George at (818) 843-5707 ext. 5

Riverbottom
4201 W. Olive Avenue, Burbank, CA
(818) 846-2342
Call for information about open mic nights.

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Sprazzo. Monday Open Mic
Skip E. Lowe (coord.) is seeking performers for an open mic.
Performances are Mondays, 8 p.m. at Sprazzo, 1389 Westwood Blvd., L.A.
Seeking—Singers, Musicians, & Comedians.
Bring CD and/or sheet music; pianist provided.
For more info, call Skip E. Lowe at (213) 446-2395.
No cover charge. No pay.

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Canter's Kibbitz Room. 419 North Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA. (213) 651-2030 The bar at famous Canter's Deli, which is known as the Kibbitz Room, offers an acoustic open mic on Sunday nights at 9:00 pm. A lively, yet comfortable atmosphere is featured at Canter's Kibbitz Room and their open mic events generally draw fairly large crowds. A very good house band is featured here and you never know which celebrities might show up. A Songwriter open performance night is also held at this Los Angeles, California landmark on Monday nights.

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The Sunset Grill Hollywood. 7439 West Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA. (323) 851-5557 This legendary restaurant in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, California regularly hosts an open mic on Friday nights at 6:00 pm. Many different types of live music and comedy are regularly performed here. This open mic is very popular and the sign- up list gets filled very quickly. The atmosphere at this Los Angeles, California open mic is relaxed and comfortable.

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Hallenbeck's & Cahuenga General Store 5510 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA . (818) 985-5916 Hallenbeck's & Cahuenga General Store is a funky Los Angeles, California establishment that is known for serving delicious baked goods, salads, sandwiches, coffees, teas and much more. On Tuesday nights, this likeable venue hosts a very good open mic from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. A friendly and relaxed atmosphere is offered here, with generally supportive crowds of all ages attending. Many types of live music and other types of performances are regularly offered at this open mic in Los Angeles, California. This top Los Angeles, California open mic location also maintains a professional recording studio with live remote multi- track recording available.

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Highland Grounds. 742 North Highland, Hollywood CA..(323) 466-1507 The Wednesday night open mics at Highland Grounds are well- attended affairs that usually offer a wide spectrum of live musical acts and other types of artists. One of the most popular open mics in Los Angeles, California, this weekly event regularly draws very talented musicians from throughout the local music scene. An excellent outdoor patio, complete with fire pit, great coffees and tasty snacks are available at this Los Angeles, California open mic.

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El Cid. 4212 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. (323) 668-0318 One of the most popular and well- attended open mics in Los Angeles, California is held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at El Cid. This exceptional Spanish- influenced restaurant consistently offers top- rate cuisine, beverages and live entertainment.The open mic at this Los Angeles, California restaurant starts at 8:00 pm and sign- ups are at 7:30 pm. At the El Cid open mic, a very diverse assortment of acts perform in front of generally supportive and receptive, fairly- large audiences. Live music, spoken word, poetry and many different types of performance art are regularly featured at this Los Angeles, California open mic. The list of performers here is randomized, not in the order of sign- ups.

If you do the 22 actions I have given you, you will absolutely gain experience, become more professional, have some recorded music to show people and have video to show people. You will be offered opportunities to sing, be developing an audience of people who like to hear you and will come to see you. You will start to be recognized in your home town. You will no longer be an amateur, or a "wannabee" who is dreaming of singing in your living room. You will be a real singer who is out there singing. Yahooo! And people will take begin to take that seriously. Good luck and always believe in yourself!

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WARNING FOR PARENTS OF ACTORS (This post has 855 Views)

WARNING PARENTS: Don't let your show biz kids suffer from THIS! 

As a Talent Manager in Hollywood, I get the privilege of working with super talented people, helping them realize their dreams. It is one of the greatest jobs in the world and I love it every day. One of the downfalls of my job is dealing with parents who are overly biased about their children. These parents often feel their kids should be able to walk right in the door and get the job because their kids are so special. I have to get brutally honest here. Yes, of course your kids are "special." I personally love kids which is why I represent them. However, parents you need to understand a very basic fact. Your kids are special to you because you raised them. You see them through different eyes than we do. I did not bring "little Johnny" his 1st Christmas present and watch as he squeeled with delight in his eyes and opened it. I did not cheer "sweet adorable Cindy" on when she kicked her 1st goal in the AYSO Soccer match in 4th grade. I don't know your kid. Neither does anyone else. All we know is we have 300 kids in front of us and they either stand out to us, or they don't.

We have no personal history with your child. We can only gauge what we see or feel in that moment. If they are poorly trained we will see that. If they are shy and holding back we will see that. If their have very few professional skills we will definitely see that. If they are there because you want them to be there, we will see that too. We are comparing them to others and we can see who is further behind or further ahead than your child. This is the objectivity you do not have.

In order for your kid to stand out, they really need to be exceptional to us, and to our standards! Not yours. We need to see well trained kids who have been taught by top teachers who know this business and can bring out your child's full talents and skills. We need to see kids that do not hold back. And importantly, we need to see gratitude and not a sense of entitlement that trickles down from your over biasedness. Yes, they pick that up. We don't like to work with kids like that.

So with all due respect, overly biased parents, YOU are child's worst enemy in terms of their career. Recently, a mother from Texas contacted me about her 12 year old daughter that sings. She sent me several links of her child's tube videos the mother shot. I watched them all. I came to see that, yes, her daughter has an amazing voice! A unique style and a great sound. But, she is a very boring performer. She doesn't sing with emotion. She performs with her eyes wide open most of time, looking like a deer in headlights. She doesn't get lost in the music. She rarely changes her emotions or her expressions. Her videos stay the same all the way through. No interesting changes, no smiling, no emotion. Yikes!

I explained to her mother kids that can sing are a dime a dozen. Great artists are great performers. Stars are always great performers. They express the lyrics of the song from the depths of their soul (even covers) in a way that moves people to the core. Her daughter has not learned to do that yet. That will take time and so much practice and live performance. She is not competitive yet with the kids who already can.

Yes that is hard for any parent to hear. But in order to help her child move to the next level, she needs to hear it, take that information and act upon it by getting her daughter performance coaching and several other things I told her to do. You get the jist. The end result needs to be a child that sings and performs in away that gets people talking, brings tears to people eyes, and makes us feel like we just witnessed something amazing. Until her daughter is able to do that, her mother can continue to post her boring videos with only 56 views on You Tube, while bragging about how great her daughter is. Justin Bieber had 10 million views on the You Tube videos his mother posted of him singing BEFORE he was discovered by his manager Scooter Braun.

I believe most parents are very well intentioned. But, overly biased or know-it-all attitudes will prevent a parent from taking direction from professional representatives who know more than they do, have seen it all, and have been in the business for years.

Here is a resume of a 16 year old in Kentucky. She is serious about becoming an actor and her resume PROVES it. Look at the training she has had and the theater she has done. How does yours compare?  Click on this link to see Alicen's resume. This is what you need to start building your child's resume into.

ALICEN ABLER - Resume | Actors Access

Currently, I have a 15 year old client who just signed a record deal with EMI and is going in the studio to work with Diane Warren on 2 songs. He has one of those mothers that is a blessing to us managers. She listens, takes direction, calls for advice and allows me to guide her. I love these kinds of parents. She has become a wonderful friend and her son is about to go on tour next year! Wow!

I am thrilled when people contact me with talented kids. I get so excited and can't wait to help them take the steps that will bring them closer and closer to their dreams. But if I have to fight with a parent who has a false sense of reality about their kids, I have to decline my involvement. I hate to see that happen, especially when the kids are really talented. Agents, Managers and Casting Directors can see these nightmare parents a mile away. We avoid them like the plague.

Recently, I met a 17 year old singer at an audition for NBC. I looked at his headshot and resume and asked if he had representation. He said, "Yes, he is with Media Artists Group." I said,"why isn't their logo on your resume?" He looked at his mother who answered, "when we do music things I don't put it on." Confused, I asked why? She said, "They have nothing to do with his music so I choose not to." I informed her that she was wrong and she should absolutely add any representation he has to his resume. Listen, if other people believe in you, we may too, or at least give you a chance. By not putting his representation on his resume he appears like an amateur and a beginner. That is not the image this mother should be giving off. Her son should have his agent logo for acting, music management logo, print agent logo and commercial agent logo all on his resume, whatever representation he has. Remember, there are thousands and thousands of wannabes in this business, So if you can establish your self as reputable and ahead of them, you should. By not putting the representation on his resume, this mother is in fact, reducing the competition for the prepared people.

Gently, I asked the mom, "Are you in the business?" She stated, "I am an actress and had been doing this a long time, I am his manager. I am not putting his agent on his resume." Oh geeez. I cringe. I hate when parents think they know how to manage. 99% of the time they don't. They are like people who stand over surgeons and tell the surgeon know how to operate with out any schooling or training. Yikes! These well meaning parents, but just by sheer fact that they are the parent, they believe they know what they are doing. So many talented kids get lost in this problem. I never take on kids with parents like this and neither do most managers or agents I know.

Once I found a singer on you tube that I just loved. She was a 13 year old bi-racial girl with an amazing voice. I contacted he parents on twitter and told them I wanted to meet them and talk about representing their talented daughter. A few months later she was signed to my company and I was so excited about her. I had huge plans for her. I started to notice an attitude of entitlement in the child and an argumentativeness and arrogance in the mother, but I proceeded. I took her to a huge agency and she was turned down. For the next 6 months, I worked with this teenager on her cold reading, improv, audition and interview skills. I took her back to the agency and they signed her on the spot.

However, I was still seeing red flags along the way. Prior to meeting with her new agent to discuss headshots, her mother showed me a headshot she had of her daughter and it was horrible. I said, "do not take that one out during the meeting, only show her the ones I have selected." Sounds simple right? Needless to say, during the meeting the mother handed the agent the lousy headshot asked "what do you think about this one?" The agent said, "we won't be needing that one." I looked at the mother in disbelief. Afterwards, mom said, "I just wanted to see what the agent thought." I was not happy about it, but I thought that would be the end of it. Later that evening, I get a phone call from an irate agent saying, "what the hell is that awful picture on her LA Casting site? She looks like a monkey. Get it down, now." The mother had uploaded this picture to her daughter's online casting websites. Geeez!

When a parent does things like this it just shows the agent and casting directors that they don't have any idea what a good headshot is, and have no idea how to best represent their child. It makes them look like amateurs. Of course, we know parents don't know much. But that is why people hire managers to help navigate the business and prevent them from coming off like idiots. This is a very competitive business, you don't want to give anyone reasons not to work with you. Smart parents hire managers, even smarter ones let the manager do their job. After many incidents like this I had to drop this fantasticly talented kid. I was very disappointed and sad.

To finish up making this point here is my final example. Another well intentioned mother sent me an email saying, "I would like to submit my son's pictures for possible opportunities to be represented by your establishment." So I thought okay, let's look at the cute little kid and see what he has got. I always like to look for potential stars. I open 3 pictures and I find an 18 year old man! Big guy, looks like he plays football. I asked her why is she sending pictures of her adult son? And she responds, "why shouldn't I?" I could tell right away she was going to be argumentative and not really interested in finding out what she SHOULD be doing.

I explain to the mother that her son is 18, and if this is something he wants to do, he should be doing it HIMSELF. No one will give him the time of day if his "mommy" is doing it for him at this age. I just don't see this as a kid who knows how to work the camera or even looks interested in doing this. I shoot her that email.

He was a handsome boy, looked like a sweet guy, but the pictures showed he had no idea how to work the camera which leads me to believe that his mother has sent some random family pictures of him sitting on the couch and standing in the driveway. If either his mother or the young man had any experience they would have made sure the pictures were worth looking at. Listen up, when you are contacting a manager, what you present shows us how much you understand, or don't understand about the business. And it also tells us how much research you have done on your own before contacting us. With no modeling experience this 18 year old he is not ready for a manager. He needs to get out there and work with some local photographers, practice modeling positions by studying male models in magazines and do his homework. I can open doors, but you have to have the goods for me to sell. Your pics to me don't have to be professional, but if you have done any research you would know we prefer plain backgrounds at the very least!

But that isn't even the biggest read flag. His age is. An 18 year old man with little, or no experience, has a lot of work to do and HE needs to be the one to do it, not his mommy. When we are dealing with adults in this business we want them to be acting like adults, period. We happily deal with parents when their children are underage. But our expectations change when we are dealing with adults. That's just the reality. Listen people, we know what it takes to make it in this business and a man his age has to be the one in charge and making it happen. A parent of an adult can not be in the lead.

Well this "mommy" and I call her that not to be disrespectful, but because she is still being a "mommy" to her grown son and she needs to understand that won't be taken seriously. Of course she did not like what I had to say at all and she replied, "Wow bitch your Really rude !!! And to say he doesn't know how to work the camera it stated to send a close up and full body picture which I read off your blog so MAYBE you need to retract and reword delete my email its people like you that would give young aspiring children to THINK they cant achieve, thank God my child is NOT like that so you can take your criticism and put it on a Plain surface!!!!"

aaaah... I rest my case.

If you are the parent to a talented child, do your child a favor. Remember, you are not a talent agent or a manager. Your career in Accounting or the Military has not given you the experience to direct your child in the entertainment industry. That is what we are here for. Let us do our job. Your job is to be supportive, bring your child to where he or she needs to be, take direction, be humble and grateful. And always be professional. You can be your child's worst enemy in this business. Know-it-all mothers are a dime a dozen. We look for the exception.

There are a lot of opportunities out there for children but remember the work should speak for itself. As my friend and Casting Director Risa Bramon Garcia says, "You must be about the work first, knowing that career will follow and not the other way around. Dedicated work leads to good work. Good work leads to great work. Great work is thrilling. Great work is noticed. Celebrated. Hired. And money follows bliss." Well said Risa!

Parents I encourage you to contact me and send your child's videos to me at wawentertainment@yahoo.com. I am more than happy to review them. But if you do, be ready for straight talk. If your child is talented and your are willing to work together to advance your child's career, I look forward to doing great things with you!

This is the type of email I get from really supportive parents.
Hi Wendy, Here's an update on Alice.

She started her acting classes at the Margie Haber Studio. It goes for 13 weeks, Sundays from 2-5 pm.

She started rehearsals for Fauntleroy. She was just going to play Tom (a boy), the Fauntleroy imposter. But they love her sooo much that they are giving her other little parts and are putting her in several of the ensemble song performances. I think (not sure yet) that the musical is scheduled for February 8, 9 and 10, at the Santa Monica Playhouse -- I don't see it on the website yet, so I'm inquiring of the director. Thank you for getting her this audition. She loves the people she is working with.

She also started rehearsals for Annie, under the Theatre Experience of Southern California. About 100 girls are in rehearsal. Last Sunday, girls who wanted lead roles, auditioned for them. Alice auditioned for "Annie." She got a callback and is one of the final four for "Annie". I think they may find out this Sunday or next which girls will play which parts. I hope she gets "Annie." If she doesn't get it, she may get one of the other orphan parts. The musical is scheduled for April 11, 12 and 13 at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse.

She signed up for her school's vocal recital on January 31. Many kids sign up each year, but Alice usually stands out. She's going to sing "Greatest Love of All". It's usually limited to 2.5 minutes per person. Per your suggestion Dr. Thelen, who the school's choir master, is also giving Alice voice lessons now.

She is again an American Girl model for the Flintridge Guild. Fittings will start soon. She usually models 3 outfits and does 3 or 4 shows. The American Girl fashion shows are scheduled for March 22, 23 and 24 at the Glendale Hilton.

I started submitting her again this week. She has an audition tomorrow for a print job. We love her agent. I hope she can get Alice some auditions for Tv, Pilots or film. Please let me know if they need anything from me to make their job easier. Thank you for helping me get her demo materials up on her online casting sites.

I revised her resume. I also renewed her work permit this week since it was already expired. It is attached.

We are going back to New York this summer. If you have time, can you please look into some master classes that maybe she can sign up for. Her friend Emma is now on Broadway in Matilda, scheduled to open in April. Alice wants to follow in Emma's footsteps on Broadway, or at least join a Broadway touring company for Annie or Matilda. Emma took master classes -- that's how she connected with the NY CDs. I think she also has an agent in NYC -- maybe that's something we should look into as well.

Let me know if you want to go to any of these events, you will be our guest.

Sincerely....

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Wow! Now this a parent I love to work with :) Proactive, taking direction, building her daughters resume, experience and just plain working hard. No sense of entitlement and grateful for every opportunity.

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Wendy Alane Wright Smith
Talent Manager
WAW ENTERTAINMENT
wawentertainment@yahoo.com

Open Calls at Reputable Modeling Agencies (This post has 25,027 views)

Wendy Alane Wright is a Hollywood Talent Manager with WAW Entertainment. Her clients have appeared in numerous national commercials, movies, webisodes, short films, and on television networks such as ABC, NBC, Comedy Central, BIO, Lifetime, plus many more. Previous to being a Manager and a Talent Agent at Burn Down Entertainment, she assisted many high profile Managers, Agents and Publicists in the careers of Neil Patrick Harris, Johnny Galecki, Sarah Michelle Geller, The Four Tops, The Bee Gees, Meatloaf, Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Guttenberg, The Cranberries Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand, Kenny Rogers, and Neil Diamond. Wendy is also a Recording Artist, Actress, Author and Music Producer all  giving her a 360-degree perspective of the industry.

Open Calls at Reputable Modeling Agencies 
 
Are you interested in becoming Model?  I have compiled a list of some of the top modeling agents in Los Angeles to give you the days and times they have OPEN CALLS. An open call is a time specified by an agency for any prospective models (or those interested in becoming models) to show up and be considered for future work.

DO I NEED PROFESSIONAL PICTURES?
No. If you are just starting out, agencies don't expect you to  have professional pictures. But they do want to see if you are photogenic. Therefore:

1. Bring photos that are simple, nice headshots, smiling that show energy!

2. Bring a headshot, a full body shot, 
3. If you have pics in a bathing suit or fitness shot bring those.

4. Photos should be headshot size 8x10, or compcard size, or print 5x7 if possible.

If you don't have a portfolio, put your photos in a professional looking manilla envelope. If you have a portfolio REMEMBER TO BRING IT! Even though many bookers do not require a complete portfolio, others will look at your book during the interview.

MODELING SCAMS

Are unfortunate but they exist so be careful. NEVER give anyone money upfront! Legit modeling agencies do not charge up front fees for any reason. If you are asked for money up front, simply walk away. An example of a modeling scam is when an agency claims to have work but they are really trying to sell photoshoots and modeling courses to aspiring models. A legit agency will only make a profit from agency commission off the work they book for you.

SHOOTING NEW PICTURES

Once you have signed with a legit agency, you will likely be given a list of reputable photographers they work with and asked to shoot with one of them to get new pictures. This is standard. The cost will be between $300-$500. Your agent will choose shots from the session and have it compiled into  a ZED CARD, which is a compilation of 4-6 photos of you with different looks. Although a lot is done digitally these days, many agencies still use ZED CARDS. As a model, your pictures are your top priority. It is the one thing you should be willing to spend extra on. If your pictures aren't great, nothing else matters. 

GENERAL RULES OF THUMB

Models attending open calls be on time. Wear a minimum of makeup. Dress to impress. Leave your problems at the door! Meaning, come with a beautiful personality and warm smile.

MAILING PHOTOS

When an agency asks you to mail your photos, send your BEST three photos.  One full body, one great headshot, and bathing suit or athletic wear. Photos should be headshot size 8x10, or compcard size, or print 5x7 if possible. Be sure to send the photos "ATTENTION" whichever department you are wishing to work for. Example..."Attn: Women Division or Youth Division." Do not expect to get your photos back.

LA MODELING AGENCIES OPEN CALLS LIST

Bleu Model Management

8564 Wilshire Boulevard Beverly hills, California

Phone: 310.854.0088 Fax: 310.854.0033

            General Inquiries: Info@BleuModels.com

            No open calls. Website & mail submissions only.

 

Click Models

9057 Nemo Street West Hollywood, CA 90069

            Phone: 310 246-0800 Fax: 310 858-1357

            Info@clickmodelsla.com

            Open calls:

            Thursdays 3-4

 

Elite Model Management

345 North Maple Drive, Suite 397 Beverly Hills, CA 90210

            Phone: 310 274-9395 Fax: 310 278-7520

            lainfo@elitemodel.com

            No open calls. Website & mail submissions only.

1.   A serious interest in modeling, females age 14-22.

2.   Girls 14-15 years old, 5’7 – 6’0 tall.

3.   Girls 16-22 years old, 5’9 to 6’0 tall.

4.   You must ave parental consent if you are under 18 years old.

 

Ford Models

8826 Burton Way Beverly Hills, CA 90211

            Phone: 310 276-8100 Fax: 310 276-9299 

            Open Call for Women

Thursdays 4-5

Ages 12-25

Height 5’7-5’11

Bring snapshots with you. Professional pictures not necessary.

 

L.A. Models

7700 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90046

Phone: 323 436-7700 323 436-7777 Fax: 323 436-7755

             newfaces@lamodels.com 

             Open Call:

                  Monday – Wednesday 3-4 pm

                  Bring in snap shots.

                  Women: ages 13-24 years old, 5’8-6’0

 

Next Management

8447 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 301 Beverly Hills, CA 90211

Phone: 323 782-0010 Fax: 323 782-0035

        

Open Call:

Tuesdays 11-Noon

  

Q Model Management

6100 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 710 Beverly Hills, CA 91210

Phone: 310 205-2888 Fax: 310 205-6920 

la@qmanagementinc.com

Open Call:

Tuesdays 10 am – 11 am

Acceptng photo submissions by email for:

Women: 5’8-5’11 // 14 yrs. – 22 yrs

Men: 5’11-6’2 // 16 yrs- 22 yrs

 

Wilhelmina West

9378 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 310 Beverly Hills, CA 90212

   Phone: 310 601-2530 Fax: 323 468-2540

lawomen@wilhelmina.com 

No open calls. Website and mail submissions only. 

            Accepting photo submissions by email for:
            Girls 14 to 15 years old, height 5'7" to 5'11"
            Girls 16 to 22 years old, height 5'9" to 5'11"
            Men 15 to 35 years old, height 5" to 6'3"     

Nous Model Management

           117 N. Robertson Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90048

           Phone: 310 385-6900 Fax: 310 385-6910

           Email: modelinfo@nousmodels.com

           Website: www.nousmodels.com

            Open Calls 

                      Monday thru Thursday 3-4PM 

IMPORTANT: To the best of our knowledge this information is accurate, however, remember to call BEFORE you attend any open call just to confirm their days and times. Some of the days and time on our list may have changed, as occasionally agencies change the days and times of their open calls, so... confirm BEFORE you make the trip there!

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Hopefully this will get you started following your dreams or helping your children. Modeling and acting is a great profession and a lot of hard work. But anything you dream of is worth working hard for! If you liked this information and found it helpful leave a comment! I love to hear from new people. 

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How To Get Your Kids Into Modeling and Commercials (This post has 96,625 views)

 

Wendy Alane Wright is a Hollywood Talent Manager with WAW Entertainment. Her clients have appeared in numerous national commercials, movies, webisodes, short films, and on television networks such as ABC, NBC, Comedy Central, BIO, Lifetime, plus many more. Previous to being a Manager and a Talent Agent at Burn Down Entertainment, she assisted many high profile Managers, Agents and Publicists in the careers of Neil Patrick Harris, Johnny Galecki, Sarah Michelle Geller, The Four Tops, The Bee Gees, Meatloaf, Whoopi Goldberg, Steve Guttenberg, The Cranberries Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand, Kenny Rogers, and Neil Diamond. Wendy is also a Recording Artist, Actress, Author and Music Producer all  giving her a 360-degree perspective of the industry.

WE SPECIALIZE IN BREAKING KIDS INTO THE BUSINESS- DISCOVERING NEW FACES, GETTING THEM A COMMERCIAL AGENT AND INTO COMMERCIALS! At the end of this article you will have an opportunity to submit your child to my management company, if they fit the description below.

I learned years ago how to get kids into commercials and modeling with my own 4 year old. She was incredibly photogenic and had stunning eyes. She belonged in commercials and magazines, I felt and everyone agreed! I started like most moms do, in photo contests and then in beauty pageants. My kiddo loved dressing up in beautiful pink dresses that twirl and have 'sparkles.' (Moms you know what I mean) I chose a natural pageant called "Pretty Little Princess" which doesn't allow makeup and gives trophies to every participant. I thought that was a good way to get started, no competition, just fun. Then she did numerous pageants with a great organization called GOLD COAST PAGEANTS in California. This was a more competitive contest and she had her hair and makeup done for each one. She loved that! We had great experiences with both of these companies.

When she was 6, I decided to get her a a Commercial Agent. I shot some amazing pictures with my own camera standing in front of a beige wall behind our favorite restaurant. She was wearing a pink polkadot dress (of course) and I shot her from the shoulders up, close on her face so they could see her eyes. I submitted the shot to a handful of reputable modeling/commercial agents.(being a Talent Agent before, I knew who they were) They called to meet us and quickly we signed with a great agency. I got her a Work Permit, a Coogan bank account and soon my daughter was working professionally doing a Visa Commercial, Just For Pets print ad, Taco Bell print ad and a couple episodes of Toddler and Tiaras on TV. I also took her to on-camera commercial acting classes for kids with Judy Elkins and Kids Koaching classes with Tracy Martin. Now I am a Talent Manager and I do this for LOTS of kids!

Warning: Modeling and Commercials are not for everyone. If modeling is a hobby for your child, keep it that way and have fun. Kids gain confidence and poise and if your expectations aren't too high... they have a lot of fun. Also, there is a lot of structure to pageants. You know when, and where they are, and you are in control.

Becoming a professional model who works in commercials takes a lot of work. You never know when the auditions are, and you drive all over town for them. The work is very unpredictable and sometimes last minute. But if you don't mind that, and if you have a flexible schedule that allows you to take your child to auditions 2-4 times a week, or have someone reliable who can take them - then I can tell you how to get your child started in Modeling and Commercials.

SO LET'S GET YOUR KIDS STARTED IN MODELING AND COMMERCIALS
Start with 2 simple pictures. Send 2 pictures of your child to 5-10 local modeling/commercial kids agencies. They will contact you if they are interested in meeting with you. Or, if you are assertive, you could follow up and ask for an appointment. That's what I do. There are lots of reputable agencies. For LA go online and purchase the $12 book "The Right Agent" by Keith Wolfe. For outside of LA Google Modeling Agenices, or Talent Agencies. - Do NOT pay any up front fees to any agency, ever.  To find legit agencies in other parts of the country and world, the website NEW FACES has a great agency list.  Or, you Google and call every agency in 4 or 5 big cities nearest you.

DO I NEED EXPENSIVE HEADSHOT TO GET AN AGENT?
NO. You do not need expensive picture to initially meet with  agents. In fact, two regular snapshot pictures of your child will do for the submission process only; one close up and one full length. Make sure your child looks attractive, clean,  happy and has energy!! in both pictures. Shoot the pictures against a blank wall. Put your child in a bright primary color. No logos, no hats, no sunglasses. Just up close of their face, eyes, expressions. Agents wants to see their look and get a feel for their personality.

According to Kids In Commercials: "If your kids are under age 3 they grow and change very quickly so DO NOT have a lot of expensive pictures made for modeling or casting purposes. And DO NOT let a so-called agency tell you that you must have them. If your child is age 3 or older you can consider having better photos taken to show to agents, casting directors, etc. - especially if you intend to work in the more lucrative markets such as New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, Miami Beach, Orlando, etc.

Typically agents at kids modeling agencies as well as Casting Directors want to see kids looking like kids. DO NOT put any makeup on them, DO NOT dress your child in frilly pageant style dresses, DO NOT put cutesie bows in their hair, etc." (kidsincommercials.com)

Many modeling agencies have open calls - where people just walk in and they see everyone. For LA "The Right Agent" will tell you when those take place.  RPM Talent holds open calls for print only -ages 2 to 25 - on Thursdays between 2-4pm at 2600 W. Olive, 5th floor in Burbank, CA 91505. Call to confirm this is still their Open Call day: (818) 333-5150

"THE RIGHT AGENT" is an amazing resource that will also tell you which agents represent kids and who is currently looking for new clients. All the agencies in this book are reputable.

Once you sign with an Agent, YES they will need professional pictures. Agents often try to use any professional pictures you already have, but if you do not have pro pics, they will give you a list of photographers you can shoot some with. This is a standard requirement. Pictures are very important and are the only things Casting directors see when deciding whether or not your child should be called in to audition. Headshot sessions for kids typically run $200 and yes, that is standard.  I often work with two great kid photographers in LA Juls Meghil and John Cole. The images below were shot for $175 by John Cole, Here is his website: JCB IMAGES

For markets outside of LA - you need to take pictures with a headshot photographer, not a wedding photographer. Google local photographers in your area. Show them these images above and let them know this is what you need.

When shooting your headshots you need 3 - 6 different looks usually:
1. Happy with great big energy, teeth and smiling eyes -This is a called a Commercial Shot
2. A little more serious- this is called a Theatrical Shot

3. Trendy - Hip, cool, today's fashions  

4. Sporty (not pictured)
 (f.y.i. NEVER wear any logos on your clothes i.e Nike, justice etc.)

USE THIS LINK MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HEADSHOTS FOR KIDS

HEADSHOTS THAT "POP"

A good headshot is picture that "pops" to an Agent or Casting Directors. Something about it stands out from all the others they see. No one knows the formula for creating a picture that "Pops." it either does or doesn't. Therefore parents understand agents and managers may have you shoot again and again until your child has pictures that "pop" and get them called in on auditions. I was lucky, the first shot I sent them "popped" and the agent used my photo as her official headshot which she booked every job off of for the 1st year. Her next agent KSR, had her shoot again with Linda Vanoff.

UPFRONT FEES a NO-NO.
A legit agency does not offer classes, headshot sessions, or EVER take any money upfront. They simply submit your child to casting directors and only get paid if your child books and works the job. Typically they take a 10% - 15% commission on what your child earns. Agents and managers do not get paid unless the client works.

Once your new Agent looks at the proofs from your photo sessions, they will select 3-6 images they feel best represent your child and will appeal to Casting Directors. The selected pictures will be uploaded onto LA CASTING and CASTING FRONTIER, two of the online casting services all kid's agents use. You will have to join both of the sites, paying an annual usage fee. This is completely standard and legit. Agents use these online systems tools daily to submit your child's headshot to casting agents. The days of regular mailed in submissions are over.  Expect to pay a 1 year membership fee of $36 for Casting Frontier and $154 for La Casting. These are mandatory.

COMP CARDS Or ZED CARDS
In addition to creating 8x10 headshots of the picture your agent picks, you will also be required to purchase a Comp or ZED Card which has 4-5 pictures on 1 card that your child's agent will submit to casting directors.

WORK PERMIT

Next, your child will need a work permit from the State of California Work Permit - Dept of Industrial Relations  When you complete it, if you live in LA mail it to 6150 Van Nuys Blvd. Room 206, Van Nuys, CA 91401 (818) 901-5315. (In my e-book "How To Break Into Show Business; Secrets Of A Hollywood Talent Manager" there is a list for every state.)

COOGAN ACCOUNT

Your child will also need a COOGAN BANK ACCOUNT. No one will hire a child unless they have this. It is a bank account that freezes the money until the child is 18. ALL employers of children are required by law to directly deposit 15% of the child's earnings from a job they work into their Coogan account.

Once you have signed with an agent, have all the legal paperwork in place, your agent will start sending your child out on auditions. Sometimes your child's audition will simply be to throw balls in the air, jump around and look happy. Other times the casting director will give them something to say, repeat, read outloud, or may ask them questions so they can see your child's personality.

Jackie Reid says...

Jackie Reid owns and operates L’il Angels Unlimited, a talent management company, which specializes in young actors for placements in film, television, theater, commercials, voiceover, and print media. She works extensively with agents in New York and L.A. She understands what it takes to support young actors because she is also a stage mom to two children, one of whom currently plays Sinjin on Nickeldeon’s hit series "Victorious."

Jackie says there are 3 Easy Ways to Prepare Your Child For An Audition:

1. "Talk to your child in advance about the audition product, especially if it is a commercial. If your child has an audition for a mayonnaise brand, then you can be sure the casting director will ask your child if they like mayonnaise. Ask them this question BEFORE going on the audition. It will be a waste of everyone’s time to have your child scrunch up their face in disgust and say, "NO." Talk to your child about what foods they eat with mayonnaise. The child who books this job will be the one who walks in the room and says “I LOVE MAYONNAISE!!!! I eat it on sandwiches and French fries and veggies and I even tried eating on a cookie once!! Every client is looking for the person with enthusiasm for their product.

2. Connect with the casting director. Usually upon walking into the room, the casting director will ask your child a question or two to see their personality. Practice questions in the car on the ride to the audition. How was school today? “School was so fun! I made a volcano in science class, and I played volleyball in gym, and I had a math test. But I don’t think I did too well. I got a 95 on my spelling test though!” is a lot better answer than “OK.” Your child is showing their personality and that they are not shy or introverted.

3. Remind your child to have fun! Smiling, happy relaxed kids are the kids who work. When they come out of the room, hug them. Tell them did a great job and go have some ice cream. Every person in this business hears more no’s than yes’s. Keep the whole experience fun, and don’t dwell on what they could or should have done and said. Auditioning should be a positive experience, and it’s your job as parents to keep it positive and fun."

I agree 100% with Jackie. Keep it fun. Don't yell at your child or show that you are disappointed if they mess up or hide from the casting director. They are just beginners and this kind of work is not for everyone. Work with them, but if they don't want to make the effort, find another activity they will make effort for like sports, or art. If this is something YOU want for you, go ahead and join a theater group in your town and make your splash. Get your own creativity out and let your children off the hook. I would also add, get your child into an on-camera audition class just so they become familiar with the process, the camera, and are less intimidated in the audition room. Practice is always helpful. Weist Barron Hill offers great on-camera class for little kids, children and teens.

REJECTION/BOOKINGS
Let's say Fisher Price needs one child for their new commercial. Casting Directors will list the announcement and describe the type of child they are looking for. About 350 pictures of kids will come into the casting director's office. Out of that, about 100 kids will be called brought in to audition. And from that one will be hired. So you can see there is a lot of rejection. They way to handle that with your child is NOT to make a big deal about it. Go in, have fun, act, play and go home. Let it go. If you get it, you get it. If you don't, you don't. It's a big deal if you get an audition. They are very hard to get. So every audition is an opportunity for your child to get better at auditioning, become more comfortable and familiar with the process.

You Never Know Where An Audition Will Lead

Here is an interesting story from Talent Manager Jackie Reid. "My son was given a last minute audition for a television show that had not yet aired. The audition was for one line in one episode. Mikey had a guitar lesson scheduled at the same time, and I thought about passing on the audition. It was only one line in one episode on an un-aired show that I knew nothing about. If I cancelled his music lesson, I still had to pay for the lesson. Ninety-nine percent of me wanted to cancel, but the one percent of me that said, “Don’t pass up any opportunity” won out.

Mikey went on the audition and booked the role. The role was for a character named Sinjin and the show was Nickelodeon's "Victorious." As Sinjin, Mikey appears in almost EVERY EPISODE of the show’s run, and "Victorious" became a multiple Emmy-nominated show and one of the most popular children’s shows to air on television.

The point is you never know! If I had passed on this, Mikey would have missed out on being on this amazing show, the great relationships he made with the cast and crew, and the invaluable lessons he learned on comedy, stunts, acting, and life, along with so many other things.

If your agent or manager gives you an audition, go on it! It doesn’t matter if you think you are too tall or too blonde or too fat or too good to do one line. You never know where any opportunity will take you. My son is living proof of that.

If your agent/manager has submitted you, and the casting director gives you a time to be seen, don’t waste the opportunity! Cancel that music lesson, take an aspirin to get rid of that headache, just do whatever it takes to get yourself in front of that casting director. Because you never know! - Jackie Reid

I too have had a child in the business. My daughter was a model and did commercials and print. That's how I became a manager. I had her signed to both Howard Talent West and KSM in her career. Here she is in a Print Campaign she did for Montage Hotels-

LIST OF LEGITIMATE COMMERCIAL AGENCIES FOR KIDS

Here are some legitimate California Talent agencies that represent kids for Commercials and Print:

Howard Talent West
Clear Talent Group (CTG)
Coast To Coast Talent
Jaime Ferrar Agency (JFALA)
Kazarian Spencer Measures (KSM)
First Class Talent
Media Arts Group
Osbrink Talent Agency
Jackie Lewis LB Talent Agency


There are Major Markets for modeling; if you live in or near New York, California, Illinois, Texas, Georgia or Florida it makes it easier to go on castings as there are more child modeling agencies in these states and much more work - especially in major markets such as New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Miami, Miami Beach and Orlando.


So there you have it! All you need to get started. These steps above are all pretty easy. Don't be overwhelmed. You just do them one at a time. This will certainly get your child started on the path to a professional career in modeling.

WAW ENTERTAINMENT CLIENTS
If you want to get your child into Commercials I can help you. I am looking for energetic, happy, well behaved, positive, outgoing children who listen and can take direction. (no moody, shy, or difficult kids who feel its their way for the highway!) Parents it is MANDATORY that you can commit to getting your child(ren) on auditions 3-5 times per week and working your entire life schedules around this business, because auditions come up fast, sometimes with an hour notice. And Parents you must not approach me with a know it all attitude, or feel your kids is better than anyone else. No matter how cute your kid is, it is the same chance for all kids and only the ones with the right look, at the right time, with good behavior and easy going parents will get the job.

I am an expert at getting kids into this business. My WAW Clients have auditioned/and or booked these COMMERCIALS among others; 
 

My Little Pony, Slip N Slide, Megabloks, X-Box, Nintendo, Pediasure, Burger King, Toyota, Nike, Mattel, Sea World, Little Caesars Pizza, Mega Toys, Old Navy, LG Smart, McDonalds, Chevron, Play Station, Mathnaisum, Taco Bell, Bose, Uniqlo, Honda, Panasonic, Uno, Red Robin, Godaddy.Com, Adidas, Visa, Natural Sunscreen, Home Depot, Intel, DNB Bank, Men's Speed Stick, Payless Shoes, Microsoft, Charter, Puma, Sears, Coca-Cola, Six Flags, Disney, CISCO, Sprint, Devry, Interval, Honda, Peachtree Financial, Dodge Dart, Boeing, Olive Garden, Samsung C22, Kia, Humulin, Ford, Tide, Buick, New Castle Beer, Spin Master, Burlington Coat Factory, Walmart, Aeropostale, Google Nexus, Verizon, State Farm, and more…as well as short films, student films, TV shows music videos, webisodes and feature films.

Your kids can too. You just need to know what to do!
WATCH MY ADORABLE CLIENT CHASE MOORE IN THIS OSMO COMMERICAL:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbwIJMz9PAQ

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**FOR PARENTS LIVING OUTSIDE OF LOS ANGELES**

WATCH THIS VIDEO: Are Talent Showcases a Scam?

HERE IS HOW TO GET YOUR CHILD STARTED IN THE BUSINESS IF YOU DON'T LIVE IN LOS ANGELES


The BEST way is to get professional guidance from me, an industry pro with 25+ years experience is to read my newest e-book, "How To Be A Star...Right Where You Are." Buy it for $10 HERE.

It was written for parents just like you with talented kids who live outside the LA Market and have more limited opportunities. This book will shed tons of light on real things you can do for your child that you wouldn't even think of, or know how to do. It's a MUST-READ. A lot of parents "SAY" they want to get their kids into the business, but they are not serious about it.  They spend years thinking about it and procrastinating because they don't know what to do, or how to do it. They are NOT your competition. When you read this book you WILL know what to do and how to get your child ahead.

This e-book will teach you:

• How to find your kids professional acting jobs near you.
• How to audition for big TV shows or Feature Films (even when you don't live in LA)
• How to meet casting directors, writers, producers or film makers right where you are.
• How to get your kids cast in short films, commercials, student films and webisodes (from where you are)
• How to find a good kids agent right where you are.
• How to find the right acting classes for kids to impress casting directors.
• How to get a great LA Style Headshot right where you are.
• How to create a professional resume. 
• How to Self Tape for mainstream TV and Film roles.
• How to submit your child to legit paying TV, film and theater jobs ONLINE!
• How to create a great demo reel 
• If you are not relocating to a big city e-book "How To Be A Star...Right Where You Are." will teach you how to find local modeling and commercial agencies near you, and so many more insider tips from The Hollywood Talent Manager. 
• Plus this book will give you access to me through a special code for discounted Skype conferences and email questions!

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***PARENTS:  HOW TO SUBMIT TO US IF YOU 

LIVE IN LOS ANGELES****

HOW TO SUBMIT TO WAW ENTERTAINMENT IF YOU LIVE IN LOS ANGELES
I invite you to submit your children to me at WAWentertainment@yahoo.com. I sign kids that live in LA. They must be very beautiful, very funny, very animated or very unique looking. I am not looking for regular kids. I am looking for extra ordinary kids. Kids in grade school should be in the gifted or gate program or honors program. Send several photos, headshots if you have them or snap a few yourself. They do not have to be professional for me to take a look at them. In your email, please include their age, (must be over 5), and tell me a little about their personality, hobbies. NO PHONE CALLS. If I am interested in meeting with you and your child I will contact you.


IMPORTANT
ESPECIALLY FOR PARENTS: I've worked with a lot of child stars over the years from the early stages of their careers. I have 25+ years experience in the business as a manager and an agent. I help parents all over the country understand how to get their kids started in the business.  If you want to learn what to do... read my e-book for PARENTS called "Breaking Your Kids Into Show Business; Secrets Of A Hollywood Talent Manager." Join the other 74,000 parents who purchased this book because they realized this e-book is a must-read for every single parent who is seriously considering putting their children into this business. Parents want to PROTECT their child, AVOID being scammed, keep from wasting money. This e-book will help keep your child safe and help you get your child get on TV, in commercials and films. Read what other parents are saying below. - Wendy Alane Wright

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"Hi Wendy, I just wanted to thank you for your e-book.  I have such a better understanding of what is to come and what is expected of both my child and myself. Avery has gone through 2 of the 3 stages at landing a talent agent. That is because of your expert advice!! We go next week for a face to face meet! We are super stoked and we truly appreciate you and your passion for helping pass along advice to the "newbies"!!! Thanks again Tara And Avery:)

Wendy I wanted to thank you for what you are doing for actors (and their parents) by sharing so much wisdom in your e-book. As a mom, I find this new phase of Ali's acting career daunting. I wasn't sure quite how to proceed, but recently as I've found you, I am beginning to feeling more confident to help Ali in her journey. I feel like this is a fantastic starting point, because my biggest fear is basically the unknown, and not wanting our money to be drained quickly. Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for being willing to guide people through this process. - Lisa and Ali Abler

I would like to thank you again Wendy Alane Wright for your e-book. It's helping me and I'm sure others get to know the world of the entertainment business. My son Eli has booked 3 modeling campaigns with Baby Kuu, 15 Williams Street NYC advertisement, the cover of Time Out Magazine Kids, and he loves it. I'm glad that I came across you Wendy, because you speak very clearly to people like me who have tons of questions. You answered questions I didn't know I had until you spoke about it. - Sheba and Eli Castro

"Wendy thank you for all these resources you have provided for us (YouTube videos, Blog and the e-Book). You are the manifestation of my 'Law of Attraction' because I stumbled upon your videos as I was searching, mostly unsuccessfully, for a clear and reliable answer to literally all those questions you answer on your You Tube videos and in your e-book.  I have been hooked since. THANK YOU A MILLION!" - Deandra, mom.

Wendy I am following your direction 100%. It helps more than anything I've ever come across and I don't think I'll ever be able to show my full gratitude. I just landed a leading role in a short film for team that will be participating in a large film festival in my area! I have such high hopes for my future all because of you! You're the best Wendy - Sage Balcom Age 16 


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2. Do My Kids Have Potential? Please...The Truth!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKt7sDUMkbU

3. Getting Your Child Started In Show Business:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cuQObMMpe0

4. Does John Robert Powers and Barbizon "work?'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmAyu5J0qio

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Wendy Alane Wright Smith
Talent Manager
WAW ENTERTAINMENT
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