Anyone recommend a reputable child agent for a 5 yr old?

[MeMeMeee]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 8:29am

Hi all:

So..my nephew is a ham and drop dead beautiful and I think he would do well in the Industry. I was wondering if anyone knows of a reputable child agent for a 5 yr old for commercial/print work.

I only know my own agent and how to handle myself as an adult in the Industry but know NOTHING about child agents.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[ErinDillyFan]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 9:02am

If you have an agent, why not ask him/her who they would recommend?

[birdboy782]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 9:24am

Yes, leave the poor child alone.

[MeMeMeee]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 9:25am

my agent doesn't deal with children and doesn't want to..

That's why I asked for the board's thoughts..

but thanks anyway..

[birdboy782]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 10:23am

If you're seriously in this business--for real--then you should know firsthand it is the last place a 5 year old should be. Maybe in a couple of years...ONLY if he is CLAWING to get involved should you consider it, in my opinion. If you want to enrich him, let him take some classes (in a few years) and see if he actually has any talent or likes it. Don't try and make a buck off him, if you want what's best for him.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 10:30am

The kid'll LOVE it. Push push push!

According to the website I'm linking, "Best successful age range: 5 to 12."
Hurry, time's wasting!

[fbueller]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 11:20am

I think Gary Coleman's agent is now free. If not, go with Dana Plato's agent. He or she is *definitely* available.

Is anyone else loving the fact that this question was asked by a poster with the name of "MeMeMeee"? Too funny. Stage relative much?

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 11:26am

Do not spend more than 88 bucks for a headshot package.

[newyorkwords]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 11:42am

Abrams Artists Agency is the best for kids, in my opinion. A little hard work never hurt anyone. Just don't let him get bratty.

[FindingNamo]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 11:46am

Like Faye Dunaway said in Mommie Dearest, hard times is good for people.

[SporkGoddess]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 11:53am

Ughh... how about letting the kid be a kid?

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 12:16pm

my nephew is a ham and drop dead beautiful

You ARE aware that affected kids (especially hams) rarely find work in the REAL industry. Having worked in the industry in various capacities in the past I've seen that directors keep their distance from these types of children. Casting directors on occasion will suggest an 'affected and hammy' child but rarely does a director choose one, unless the project requires one -- on a sitcom, TV commercial, film, etc.

A reputable agent will advise you of this (you'll hear the words "bring it down a bit" quite often). Also, if the child wants this, then it could be an interesting option for him/her. If this is YOUR idea... then put this idea to rest. The majority of parents/relatives who push kids to become performers outnumbers the amount of kids the really want to do it. Just go to a child casting call/audition and it'll open your eyes to stage parents. Its quite creepy and sad, especially when you can clearly see the amount of children who don't want any part of it.

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 12:17pm

I miss when MeMeMee used to post as Di2.

[husk_charmer]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 12:18pm

Very well put Brody.

[Anna_Elizabeth]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 12:26pm

I agree with EDF - ask your agent who s/he knows that he can recommend. S/he may not deal with children, but should have another agent contact s/he can get you in touch with.

And wasn't this on an episode of Housewives of NYC?

[toanythingtaboo 2]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 12:32pm

I would suggest getting your nephew to audition for the bit part of Christmas 'ham' in Hairspray, but I guess it's a bit late now.

Maybe the tour will have an opening?

[MeMeMeee]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 1:09pm

yikes..you all are so nasty...

I was just asking a question...thanks...

It was just for print work; an adult agent saw him and suggested he should do print work...no harm done..no one was looking to make a buck off of him...

thanks for the kindness..

[Neverandy]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 1:23pm

carson adler

[MeMeMeee]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 3:20pm

and the "mememee" isn't a "hey, look at me"..it's in reference to the old vocal warm up ...

but thanks...

I couldn't think of a good name..sorry.

[JudasIscariot]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 3:25pm

I know a guy named Terry Connor who is pretty good. He's worked with some real odd ball clients, but is good at what he does. I'll see if I can't find you his number.

[WishingOnlyWounds2]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 3:30pm

http://www.carsonadler.com/

Many successful child performers use that agency...
Brian and Michael D'Addario
Henry Hodges
Zach Rand
Matthew Gumley

All of them have been in several shows except for Matthew, who has also done TV work.

[NYC_or_Bust]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 3:30pm

bueller.....bueller.....bueller

[MeMeMeee]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 3:45pm

thanks so much!

[Phyllis Rogers Stone]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 3:47pm

You're welcome!

[jaystarr]

Posted: 1/15/09 at 3:48pm

and who is Di2?