We have met many young talents taking the acting industry by a storm – and one of the main reasons why they have been able to do that is thanks to the support of their parents.
However, it can be quite a challenge for all parents to do that. In fact, many parents feel helpless in such situations, mostly because so much of their child’s success is out of their hands.
Although, there are still many things that parents can do to be there for their children and help make their acting career work out smoothly. Let us consider how parents have helped some of the best actors, like Robert Harris, who started out their career as a child.
As a revered actor, producer, musician, and entrepreneur, Robert Harris serves as one of the ideal examples of someone who started early on in the acting industry and made the most out of the opportunities presented to him.
When he was younger, Harris would often be found at his church singing and performing for people and making them laugh with his talents. Naturally, word spread of his abilities and many acting agencies reached out to him in hopes of having him work for them. And as a child, it can be tough to make decisions on your own. But his parents were aware of their child’s talent and wanted a bright future for him.
Despite being new to the world of acting, his parents did all they could to support their child’s future. Eventually, Harris was able to achieve all kinds of feats throughout his acting career. For example, he started working as a voice-over artist with Disney and made an appearance at ‘The Sandlot.’ for which his performance received a positive response from the public.
He was also found venturing into the food industry during 2012 and 2013 and has been seen appearing in many baby commercials which eventually led him to become the recipient of many awards.
And just like his parents, here are a few ways you too, can help your child with their acting career.
Signing Up For Acting Classes
As a parent, you might easily assume that they are natural. And maybe they are. But sometimes, having the best teachers can help talented kids become even better at their craft. Having formal training can increase the odds of your child’s success then not having taken any classes at all.
Practicing Opportunities
The more you audition, the better you become at your skills. This also helps your child to become less nervous in front of crowds and be more confident in performing no matter the situation. Try looking for acting gigs that your child can audition for or even make an online profile to find acting agencies that are interested in hiring child actors.
Exposing Them to Professional Performances
Allow your child to watch appropriate movies with stellar performances so that they maybe able to instill all kinds of acting roles for future auditions. Being exposed to a range of acting styles and looking at work done by award winning actors can make a powerful difference to your child’s acting abilities.
