AHHHH! Huge News (for me)!!

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by BeeBee23

As I said earlier, I do not remember the name of talent showcase thing I went to...I was 9.

As far as professional work, I got my first agent when I was 9, and started out doing professional theater. After that I primarily worked on independent films in the south but among the productions I've worked on include One Tree Hill, The Marc Pease Experience, and Not Since You. I've also done work on the production side as a production assistant for a few films. I currently work at an agency. So, I know my way around this industry.

So flipping what? I know a few people who have done similar things. It may not be the road to getting a multi-million dollar contract with Ford Modeling, but for local talent, it's JUST FINE. Calm yourself down.

Congrats Jess and Little Jess! Don't let the haters get you down.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

So flipping what? I know a few people who have done similar things. It may not be the road to getting a multi-million dollar contract with Ford Modeling, but for local talent, it's JUST FINE. Calm yourself down.

Congrats Jess and Little Jess! Don't let the haters get you down.

Thanks for that!

Mini-update...I got an email a few minutes ago letting me know who my vocal coach is - and he has performed principle roles with several opera companies, including Opera Carolina, right here in Charlotte...who I've been trying to get an "in" with for a few years. That alone may be worth the price of admission.

I'm well aware that this could turn out to be an overpriced summer camp, but sometimes, you have to take some risks.

[ForeverRoses]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Thanks for that!

Mini-update...I got an email a few minutes ago letting me know who my vocal coach is - and he has performed principle roles with several opera companies, including Opera Carolina, right here in Charlotte...who I've been trying to get an "in" with for a few years. That alone may be worth the price of admission.

I'm well aware that this could turn out to be an overpriced summer camp, but sometimes, you have to take some risks.

as long as you have fun with it and can afford it, I say go for it. (and you know what you are getting into)

Kind of like I know my 7 year old won't turn into the next Landon Donovan, but I still pay for him to play soccer.

Congrats!

[dreamseeker]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I'm well aware that this could turn out to be an overpriced summer camp, but sometimes, you have to take some risks.

this. sometimes i think that you have to learn and experience things for yourself and not just turn and run the other way bc of what others have said.

good luck AlphaFrog!

[epchick]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I'm well aware that this could turn out to be an overpriced summer camp, but sometimes, you have to take some risks.

Exactly! When I was younger, man I tried everything to get into acting. Signed up with an agency who I thought was reputable (and the dude in charge at the time was a friend of my parents) and everything. Man, dude scammed us completely, and then when I got wind of an "audition" for a big talent agency coming through, I went for that as well. $600 later, nothing came of that either.

But do I regret it? Not really. Sometimes you have to take the chance, what's the worst that could happen? You lose some money, that's it. I rather lose money than have the 'what if' feeling.

[ellebud]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

So flipping what? I know a few people who have done similar things. It may not be the road to getting a multi-million dollar contract with Ford Modeling, but for local talent, it's JUST FINE. Calm yourself down.

Congrats Jess and Little Jess! Don't let the haters get you down.

As I said, "haters", and not you AlphaFrog. I know that you are trying to navigate this whole process.

I didn't realize that your daughter is five. That is a whole different ballgame. I sort of assumed that she was in her midteens where height is a big factor. At five...she is competing with thousands of cute/gorgeous/relatable little girls for the same job. And catalogue would be the main thing.