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Find out if a talent agent or manger is right for your performing career

What Is a Talent Agent?

If you’re trying to get into the entertainment business, there might be a few terms you’ll need to know. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be defining some important key aspects of the entertainment industry to give a clearer picture of how it works and who does what. This week

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Learn what it's like to attend a Discovery Spotlight National Talent Expo

An Inside Look at the 2017 National Talent Expo

In the middle of November, after months of prep, correspondence, and organization, it was finally time for the Discovery Spotlight National Talent Expo. The scouts were arranged. Contestant packets were stuffed. We were ready to go, and amid the whirlwind of workshops, competitions, and award shows, it turned out to

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Learn how to choose the perfect monologue to impress the judges at your next audition

5 Tips for Choosing the Perfect Monologue

Whether you’re auditioning for a play, television series, or film, you’re going to need to perform a monologue. Casting directors and producers are looking for the right person to fit a specific role and your job is to show them that person is you. One of the most difficult parts

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Learn how to get started in television acting and what to expect in this competitive industry

How to Get into Television Acting

Are you one of those people that see actors on screen and think, “How did they get there and how can I?” If you have a dream of being in television acting or starring in a series, the process of doing so can be difficult and stressful, but it is

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Becoming a professional model or talent is easier with these 5 tips from Discovery Spotlight in Charleston SC

5 Tips for Becoming a Professional Model or Talent

In addition to putting in a lot of hard work, using these five tips can help you become a professional model or actor. 1. Make the Decision to Become a Professional Model The modeling and acting industry is a competitive one. If you want to become a professional model or

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Use these interview tips for models and talent to nail the audition and get the job.

Top 4 Interview Tips for Models and Talent

Everyone knows how important a first impression is. I encourage models and talent to think of their auditions or interviews just like they would any other type of professional job interview. This even applies to children. The entertainment world is unique that even kids need interview skills and resumes. Professional

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Instilling confidence is one of the greatest gifts you can give your young performer. Here's how.

Instilling Confidence in Young Models, Actors, and Dancers

I recently attended an Encore Dance Competition where I had the pleasure of watching dancers from all over the Southeastern United States perform.  I was amazed by the dedication and confidence of these young dancers and realized how well suited they are for the modeling and acting profession.  The dancers

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Learn how to tell if acting auditions for kids are right for your child and the best way to support them.

Acting Auditions for Kids

Parents often pursue modeling and acting auditions for kids as a result of being told that their child “has the look” for the business. In order for a child to be a good candidate for the modeling and acting world, they need to have certain qualities beyond physical attributes. Cute kids are a

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Learn how to make the most of a virtual audition from Discovery Spotlight

How to Prepare For a Virtual Audition

As today’s world becomes increasingly digitalized, so does the entertainment industry. More and more castings and auditions are taking place via video submission and live virtual auditions. Will you be prepared when its your turn? What to Wear for a Virtual Audition Solid clothes in black or jewel-toned colors are recommended. Bright

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