So Your Child Wants To Be A Star?

taught by Producer, Director, Casting Director,

Elyse A. Williams

Ages: 5 thru 12

Date: Saturday, January 2, 2010
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm

Cost: $150.00 per child. Class also includes class materials....a copy of "The Talent Marketing CD with resume template, SAG skill sheet and cover letter to promote your child to other talent and modeling agencies

You must pay a 50% deposit a week in advance to hold your seat and then you can pay your balance at the door or by calling 704 335-0027

$75.00 for additional children in the same family

This fun-filled workshop will give children and their parents a great opportunity to learn what it takes for kids to be considered for roles in television shows, movies and commercials and be seen on Camera by one of the Southeast Top Casting Directors.  Children will participate in a variety of exercises designed to accentuate their natural talent and minimize their fears. 

This Workshop offers:

" Everything your child needs to begin their Professional Career
" What Casting Directors really look for when casting children
" How to build your childs' On Camera Confidence
" Little things the child actor can do to Land the Job
" What Parents Can Do to endear themselves to Directors
" Best Practices for auditioning and performing on set
" Memorization Techniques that pay off
" Parents learn what it takes to Become an Asset to your childs' career and not a liability. 

Both children and parents will really enjoy this educational and entertaining workshop and parents you will walk away with The Talent Guide educational DVD to further your childs' career .


About the Instructor:
Elyse A. Williams has been working in television and film since 1966 when she hosted and produced a weekly public affairs series in Atlanta.  She has produced and directed children and teen television shows for PBS and cable throughout the Southeast.  Elyse has taught Acting for the Camera for Central Piedmont Community College, Children's Theatre of Charlotte, African American Cultural Center, the Jewish Community Center and many private venues.  She has cast and/or directed children of all ages in commercials, public service announcements, non-profit agency videos and television series.  Elyse is a member of the Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Radio and Television Artists and Media Communications Association - International