ACTING RESOURCES

Expert insights from top acting coach Denise Simon.

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As featured in Backstage Magazine and author of the game-changing guide "Parenting in the Spotlight," Denise shares insider tips on audition techniques, working with talent agents, balancing school + acting, and creating a healthy stage-parent relationship. Perfect for child actors, teen performers, and parents stepping into the entertainment industry for the first time.

Explore acting tips and helpful advice in Denise’s selection of blog articles aiming at helping your child actor thrive in their performing arts journey.

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Parenting in the Spotlight

For 10 years, Denise Simon was an associate with Fox Albert Management, a leading talent management company in New York, where she managed clients Scarlett Johansson, Mira Sorvino, Lacey Chabert, and Judy Reyes. Simon has coached hundreds of children and young adults appearing regularly on Broadway, television, and in films, as well as educating parents on the business of show business.

Gain gems & knowledge from her best-selling books.

The Actor's Audition Journal is your ultimate companion for tracking growth and celebrating.

Created by top NYC acting coach Denise Simon, this journal helps young performers build confidence and stay organized in their acting journey.

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Transform your child’s acting career with tools that working performers trust.

From self-tapes to self-care, nourish your craft holistically. Denise Simon's complete toolkit includes industry-proven resources that support young performers' minds, bodies, and creative spirits.

Access expert guidance through our podcast, build healthy habits with the Actor's Success Journal, and create balanced family dynamics with 'Parenting in the Spotlight.' Because thriving actors need more than just acting tips, they need a foundation that supports their whole journey.

HELPFUL BLOG ARTICLES FOR ACTORS

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SELF-CARE

REPRESENTATION

Featured
Meet and Get to Know Top Agent David Doan
Meet and Get to Know Top Agent David Doan
How to Get and Keep an Agent or a Manager
How to Get and Keep an Agent or a Manager
What Makes a Good Youth Talent Representative
What Makes a Good Youth Talent Representative
4 Questions To Ask An Agent or Manager
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An Acting Coach on Becoming Your Child's Manager or Agent
So Your Child Has an Interview With a Talent Rep? How to Prepare
4 Signs of an Unhealthy Relationship With Your Rep
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How to Protect Your Child Actor From Industry Predators
6 Ways for Young Performers to Obtain Representation
When Does a Young Performer Need an Entertainment Attorney?

TECHNIQUE

ADVICE

AUDITION TIPS

Featured
Parents of Child Actors: Why You Can Benefit From Taking Acting Classes
Audition Tips, Advice
Parents of Child Actors: Why You Can Benefit From Taking Acting Classes
Audition Tips, Advice
Audition Tips, Advice
5 Tips for Preparing Child Actors for Post-Pandemic Auditions
Audition Tips
5 Tips for Preparing Child Actors for Post-Pandemic Auditions
Audition Tips
Audition Tips
What You Should Consider as Work Resumes for Child Actors
Advice, Mindset, Audition Tips, Working Actors
What You Should Consider as Work Resumes for Child Actors
Advice, Mindset, Audition Tips, Working Actors
Advice, Mindset, Audition Tips, Working Actors
6 Dramatic Monologues for Teens
Audition Tips, Advice, Mindset
6 Dramatic Monologues for Teens
Audition Tips, Advice, Mindset
Audition Tips, Advice, Mindset
How a Child Actor Can Get Cast in an Indie Film
Audition Tips, Technique
How a Child Actor Can Get Cast in an Indie Film
Audition Tips, Technique
Audition Tips, Technique
How the Onscreen Casting Process Works for Child Actors
Audition Tips, Technique, Working Actors
How the Onscreen Casting Process Works for Child Actors
Audition Tips, Technique, Working Actors
Audition Tips, Technique, Working Actors
How the Theater Casting Process Works for Child Actors
Audition Tips, Technique, Working Actors
How the Theater Casting Process Works for Child Actors
Audition Tips, Technique, Working Actors
Audition Tips, Technique, Working Actors
4 Ways to Get Your Child’s Demo Reel Seen
Advice, Audition Tips, Technique
4 Ways to Get Your Child’s Demo Reel Seen
Advice, Audition Tips, Technique
Advice, Audition Tips, Technique
College theater majors: To BFA or not to BFA, that is the question
Audition Tips
College theater majors: To BFA or not to BFA, that is the question
Audition Tips
Audition Tips
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Audition Tips, Advice
7 Audition Mistakes Young Actors Can Avoid
Audition Tips, Advice
Audition Tips, Advice
Advice, Audition Tips
What is the Proper etiquette for Auditions and Working?
Advice, Audition Tips
Advice, Audition Tips
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Advice, Audition Tips
12 Steps to Success When Auditioning for Commercials
Advice, Audition Tips
Advice, Audition Tips
Audition Tips, Advice
How to Deal With the Stress of a Last-Minute Self-Tape for Your Child Actor
Audition Tips, Advice
Audition Tips, Advice
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Audition Tips, Technique
Where to Look During an Audition
Audition Tips, Technique
Audition Tips, Technique

SCRIPT ANALYSIS

A PODCAST FOR ACTORS

+ THEIR PARENTS

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Purple letters read 'Parenting in the Spotlight' with a grey spotlight behind. It is the logo for Parenting in the Spotlight, a podcast for actors and parents of young actors, giving advice for actors and a guide for parents of actors.

Parents of child actor’s go-to podcast based on Denise Simon’s acclaimed book Parenting in the Spotlight offers tips and secrets for working & new child actors. A former celebrity talent manager, expert youth acting coach, and career consultant combine her expertise and human kindness to answer how to become an actor with no experience, manage your child’s career, and create happy and successful adults while supporting your child’s dream.

Join Denise at the table with casting directors, industry insiders plus current and former child actors to discuss the intimate details of the business.

PODCAST EPISODES

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