Ask Denise: Is Show Business Right For My Child?

Q: How can I decide if show business is the right choice fir for my child?

A: Here are some questions that might help you determine if show business might be a good choice for your child.

  • Does your child express a strong desire to perform?

  • Does he/she talk about it all the time?

  • Do you think your child has the “right look?”

  • Is your child personable and outgoing?

  • Is your child funny?

Denise Simon

Denise has a gift for speaking the language of young actors , communicating in a way that instills confidence and builds skill sets. Her classes and industry workshops attract both established and emerging talent. She has coached hundreds of children and young adults, privately and on-set, who appear regularly on Broadway, TV and film.

A veteran of the industry as an actress, teacher, director, casting director and personal talent manager, Denise has expertise not only with coaching performers in the craft through private lessons, but also through weekly classes, group workshops, summer productions, industry showcases and college teleseminars. Denise provides private consulting to guide young actors and their parents through the challenges inherent to show business. She works with high school students on their college auditions and guides them through the performing arts college admission process.

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