September 30, 2009
Selecting The Best Talent Representation For Your Child
Washington resident, Kendra Thompsonwas hoping one day to be a standout on the fashion runways. She religiously watched shows on Entertainment television where girls were competing with one another to see who would be the next big thing. When she turned twelve, her parents took her to a Seattle modeling agency just for a simple, no pressure, introductory meeting. Since there are a good many Seattle modeling agencies both her Mom and Dad hoped to make sure the family got involved with one that they all three felt comfortable with. Although her parents knew little about the industry, they sure knew their daughter. They were adamant regarding several specific things they were looking for when it came to who they wanted to represent their young daughter as she pursued her goal.
The very first thing her parents looked for in a potential management company was one whom they felt could develop their daughter’s talents. They had long felt that their daughter possessed a very real gift in acting, and singing. They also felt and had been told by a number of friends that their daughter was very beautiful. They understood that although these basic traits can serve as a foundation for involvement in the entertainment industry, that to be successful, she would have to be given a commercial educational opportunity. They felt a company who offered training would be preparing their daughter to be successful in a number of different areas, rather than in just something where she would be forced to depend upon her wits and natural abilities. They wanted their daughter to be given the tools necessary to feel confident on auditions and to show up for auditions knowing what to do, where to go, how to interview, where to stand, etc..
The second thing Kendra’s parents were looking for in the selected management company was one who had a good reputation and a large network of contacts. All the best training in the world wouldprove worthless if their daughter never had a chance to be seen by casting directors and advertisers looking for talent. A company who had connections with multiple businesses and advertisers would be able to make sure that their daughter was seen by many different people. The more opportunities a person has for exposure, the more likelihood of a potential work opportunity.
The third thing her parents were hoping to find in the potential management company was one who understood they would be working with a pre-teen. Her parents felt that children of all ages should be encouraged for their differences and attributes. Certainly management companies have standards and requirements for whom they will agree to work with, however, the company who overly emphasized appearance was not the company they were seeking. The company who failed to allow twelve year olds the space to have other interests as well as pursuing an entertainment career was not attractive to them either. They were looking for a management company who encouraged their daughter’s talents while also prompting her to do her best in school and to make time for social pursuits and relationships as well.
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