The Young Actor's Guide

During my interview with Courtney Kamen, a Second City graduate, improv workshop teacher, and personal friend, we talk all about what improv can do for you and your kids. You may be thinking "I'm not a comedic actor, so I don't need improv," but, improv is something that can be applied to any industry, and any audition. Courtney talks about how improv can set you up for ways to cope with the ups and downs in acting! You don't want to miss this episode; it's SO GOOD! All my love, Dana.

One of the major topics I get asked about as an acting coach is ALL about headshots. And the one thing you NEED to know about headshots is: if you don’t have an incredible headshot, you’re wasting your time. In this episode, I interview THE top child’s headshot photographer in Los Angeles, Tamara Tihanyi! We will cover important topics like:

> What makes a good headshot

> What you should and shouldn’t do before your appointment

> What to wear

> Certain things to look out for

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So looking forward for you all to listen to this double interview episode filled with SUPER IMPORTANT info for actors! My first guest is Jason Shine, the lead teacher for independent study school Brighton Hall, and we discuss the pros and cons for a school that is flexible for young actors and those who want a little bit more freedom in their schooling schedule.Then, I speak with my friend Elizabeth Oakley from Magnolia Speech Therapy all about speech therapy and how important it is for young actors to get trained in proper speech techniques!

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Questions about Self Tapes? Well, look no further because they are all answered here! Mastering the self tape is essential for every actor now, and there is no better way to learn than hearing from a Self Tape Expert, Mara Klein. Mara is an actress who saw a need for a business idea and created YOUR AUDITION FRIEND, the uber of readers for self tapes! Listen to this episode to hear all about what makes a good self tape, and do's and don'ts!

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If you're listening to this, that means you like podcasts, which is why this crossover episode will be great for you. In this episode, I talk to actress, entrepreneur and mom Alyshia Ochse, host of That One Audition podcast. I tell her all about my journey and why I became a coach and consultant after working as a Casting Director and Agent, and we talk about the ups and downs of a creative life! I hope you enjoy!

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I can't wait for you guys to listen to Lee's story. Lee Nessel is a powerhouse mama: an award winning journalist and a momager to 6 year old Ella Grace Helton! Lee will share their journey and show you all how she got from seeing a spark in her little girl onstage at 3 to booking a SERIES REGULAR role on a huge network pilot!

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We've all been there before: You get really excited about the journey you're on or a potential job and then... nada. You wake up one day and just feel unmotivated, frustrated and... STUCK. In this episode, I talk about 8 ways to get unstuck now, plus I answer some of your questions from the Young Actor's Guide Group Facebook page!

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Another Listener Supported episode! Everyday, I get new questions regarding children and the acting business and have noticed a pattern: a lot of you have the SAME questions! In this episode, I answer the following questions:

*Why are you not asked to read all scenes in auditions?

*A manager wants to sign my child without meeting them. Should I do it?

*Do we bring the sides into the audition?

*How do pins and avails work? What does it mean to be put on hold?

*Which headshots are right??

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Some of the most common questions I get as an acting coach and career strategist are social media related. Let's face it, it is a solid and important part of life as an actor and you can't escape it! Luckily, Heidi Dean is here to help us all! 

Listen to this episode and learn the tips and tricks to managing your child's or your own social media safely without panic or confusion! 

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No matter how established and experienced a person is, they have, at some point, experienced low self confidence. Unfortunately, as an auditioning actor, ain't nobody got time for that! Listen to this episode to get 5 quick and simple tricks to immediately boost your confidence!

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