
My Kid Wants to Be an Actor!? Now What?
8 Steps to Getting Your Child Started on the Path to a Successful Acting Career
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Makeda Tene' Ekakitie
If your kid has caught the acting bug and you want to help pave their way to stardom, then keep listening.…
Does your child enjoy performing in front of an audience–be it at family gatherings or at friends’ parties?
Have you lost count of the number of school plays or local theater productions your young one has starred in?
Are people constantly amazed when they watch your kid act out scenes from popular movies like a pro?
You could be the proud parent of the next big child star. Naturally, you’d want to support their dreams and help them put their acting prowess to work.
But first, a reality check: Even if your kid has plenty of talent, finding success in the entertainment industry can be quite challenging.
For one, just think about how stiff the competition is out there–after all, your child is not the only one hoping to be thrust into the spotlight.
In fact, according to HBO’s documentary, Showbiz Kids, over 20,000 child actors audition for roles in Hollywood every year…and a whopping 95 percent of them don’t book a single job.
This is a sad reality that Makeda Tene’ Ekakitie, a “momager” of a successful child actor, knows all too well. Her son, Innocent Onanovie Ekakitie, is, fortunately, part of the 5 percent of young talents who have booked projects left and right with no signs of stopping.
However, her son’s success was not exactly a walk in the park–it took years of hard work, patience, and mistakes-turned-to-learnings before they finally found his rightful place in the industry.
The good news is, your child’s journey to fame does not have to be difficult. Makeda–an actress, writer, and musician herself–has created an in-depth guide to help you make your kid’s acting dream a reality.
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powerful, educating, entertaining, must listen
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Fantastic steps to success!
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This is a Bible indeed!
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A must-read for parents of child actors.
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Great For Parents Of Child Actors In The Making!
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Interesting acting guide!
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Listening to this audiobook took me back to memory lane. It felt like I was watching another episode of Rev Runs House. Starting with the author's narration, I found it very powerful and engaging, bringing the story to life. Her experience in showbiz shone through her narration which keeps you glued to listen to the end.
The author shares their experience of her childhood, having had a passion for showbiz and doing all it could take to build the skillset required from singing, dancing, professional vocal coaching, drama and performances, you name it. It felt like she had it all. And a few things which stand out for me in her story is the role of her mom or momager (new terminology learnt), played in sacrificing and doing all they could to give her the best chance to succeed. And the equivalent role she is playing in her son's life, Innocent. Also, the confidence of Innocent or an eight-year-old in career-defining moments and where that could take you.
She is very genuine and calls out the important things for showbiz to work for a child, which are personal sacrifices and the wellbeing of the child. Are they still interested, or who are you doing it for? I felt this was an honest appraisal for Makeda sharing her life and family experiences, which could benefit any parent with children with aspirations to go to Hollywood.
I also find the eight steps very practical as they give outsiders a glimpse of what it takes to get to Hollywood, which may not be publicly available. A big congrats on her achievement of having projects which made it to the Grammys, and good luck on her journey with Innocent to get to Hollywood and all the many parents who look to follow this path.
This is a genuinely helpful and authentic guide, written and narrated from the heart in a very engaging and charismatic manner. I would give it ten stars if I could. Very recommended guide for parents looking to coach their kids into showbiz.
Showbiz reality unfolded - The role of a Momager
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This book is the full works, right down to how to create better headshots, it's the child actor's bible and I can't thank the author enough for producing it.
Child's Play
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She started her showbiz career at an early age except her parents did not move to Los Angeles to make her dream a reality so she made it a duty to make sure she was in Los Angeles in good time to perfect her singing and acting career and also be there in time to raise her child/children if they are talented and wish to pursue a career in the showbiz industry from an early age.
There is a lot of wisdom to take away from this book. Her mom armed her with so much as a child to prepare her for the future ahead. She taught her that "You can make the most of your situation". Her mother instilled in her the importance of blooming wherever you are planted. "Be excellent wherever you are and in whatever you do, don't ever wait for Hollywood to choose you, you choose yourself and create your own projects". The author has gone on to create so many projects, taking her career to great heights.
In Step one, the importance of taking a very good headshot, could not be over-emphasized. - The first impression is the lasting impression. Finding the right photographer who has experience in taking kids' headshots is crucial. She learnt as she went along which is why she has been very generous and has held nothing back in putting this book together to make the journey much easier for new and upcoming momagers. It is crucial to let your child be an active participant in what's going on, they would take more pride in the activities, and you are sure to get a better result as they will be more open to taking directions when they feel respected and validated.
In as much as your relationship with your representatives, and your child's talent is important in the acting industry, having and maintaining the right connections is closely linked to success. It takes a village to achieve success in the acting industry. The hustle and grind parents put in are worth it and will pay off. There is a lot that goes into it like responding to emails, recording and editing self-tapes, following up with representation, putting together wardrobe, helping memorise lines, coaching for auditions, keeping work permit up to date, setting up Coogan account, sending agents and managers periodic holiday and birthday gifts, and even sacrificing some part of your career.
If your child is interested in acting and you want to help them to stardom, whether or not you have prior knowledge of the industry yourself, this is the right book for you as it is very resourceful and packed with everything you need to make your child's dream a reality. A must-have for all momagers/papagers.
Complete guide to building your child's career
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Informative and Fun Guide
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