When it comes to working child actors, the question of talent versus training becomes a thorny one. Too much training can render a younger perform into a charmless automaton. But coasting by on charm can make for a long work day that many in the business might prefer to avoid. So how do you know how much training is too much? Well, acting coach and Backstage Expert Denise Simon lets you know where to draw the line in our latest video!
Welcome to another episode of Backstage video series Set the Scene, providing advice from experts designed to help you succeed.
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Breakdown:
0:15 - What casting directors and filmmakers want to see from child actors
0:20 - What kind of child actors get hired
0:40 - How child actors look "un-coached"
