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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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My Kid Wants to Be an Actor!? Now What?

By: Makeda Tene´ Ekakitie
Narrated by: Makeda Tene' Ekakitie
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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.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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Finally! A book that helps parents facilitate their kids' dreams by getting started in the entertainment business and adequately preparing them for success. Sure, I would like to shield my son from the cruelty of this world, as the entertainment industry can be hostile and very competitive. Still, if my extroverted child desires to entertain people, I, as a parent, must do everything to accomplish that. This audiobook presented a step-by-step guide on how to get started in entertainment. It focuses on acting, but the principles provided can also be for other elements of the entertainment industry.

Handbook to the Kid's entertainment Industry!

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If your kid has expressed an ambition to become an actor you NEED this audiobook. The author is so knowledgeable and has shared so many great tips and things to do and to avoid. To be honest, without this book I would be completely lost! It goes from how to take their pictures, to how to create the resumé to where to look for castings. It literally explains you every single detail you need to know. I particularly enjoyed the chapter about managers as this is something I knew zero about and now I can say that I know the basis to take the next steps. Thank you!

Absolutely EVERYTHING you need to know!

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If your child has ever expressed a desire to be an actor or performer or Hollywood star, get this book today! It will show you that the idea of your child becoming an actor, which might be an overwhelming or intimidating thought, is not only possible, but could be an amazing adventure for your whole family! And this book will help equip you for the journey, and for your role as a momager or popager.

The author, Makeda Tene´ Ekakitie, is an actor, and narrates the book herself, which brings an authenticity that listeners will delight in. She exudes a contagious joy, enthusiasm, faith, optimism, and sense of adventure. While she acknowledges the real challenges of being a momager, it is clear that she has taken on this role out of love for her son and confidence that he is worth it. Makeda’s positivity and approach to raising her son would be inspirational to any parent, whether their gifting and talents lie in the industry or elsewhere. The following three aspects of the book really stood out.

Perspective - Makeda starts her book with a helpful foundation of what it means to be an actor, help your child pursue their dream of acting. This starts before the how-tos, with the parents’ mindset and a commitment to their mental health and overall well-being, not just future career.

Practical advice - from headshots, to work permits to agents to special bank accounts, this book covers all the subjects you didn’t even know you and your child will need to handle. Make

Personal stories - these really brought the book to life as Makeda shared stories from Innocent’s acting career, and from all that she has learned along the way.

Another aspect of the book I loved was how Makeda shared that even though she couldn’t convince her mom didn’t move their family to Los Angeles so she could become a child actor, her mom did find plenty of ways to support her in creative endeavors and acting opportunities, until she was old enough to move out and get into the industry.

So whether or not your family is able to pack up and move to Los Angeles to get your son or daughter’s acting career started right away, this book will help you understand your child’s dreams and aspirations and support him or her in the way that is best for them and your family.

Help Your Child be an Actor! Yes, You Can Do It!

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Neither of my children has expressed wanting to be an actor but they do have moments where they want to be famous or some kind of celebrity. I purchased this book because I wanted to educate them as early as possible about the things required or expected of them if they truly end up attempting to seek fame or glory and this was definitely the educational tool needed to do just that.

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The author did a great job in sharing her knowledge and personal experience. She wrote in a authentic style on what it takes to be a momager by explaining the obstacles you could expect your child to encounter and provide tips on overcoming them. I really liked the chapter on Honest Resume, its so helpful in providing honest advice on how you should expect your resume to be.

Great read

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