Ask the Pros
My son’s agent keeps sending him on auditions that don’t pay? Is that normal?
At times agents will send actors on auditions that don’t pay. It may be that...
How long does it take to find out if my daughter got the part? They put a pin on her.
Q: My daughter went out for a TV role and she got a callback on...
My baby was hired as backup in a commercial. Will we get residuals? You can see his face a couple of times.
If you can clearly see your baby’s face and the commercial is airing, you should...
We might change my daughter’s name. Is it best to pick a first and a last name or is it good to do 3 or 4 names?
Q: Our daughter is 13 years old and is doing quite well in acting. She...
Laws and Rules
What is the New Coogan Law, or SB 210? California SB 210, introduced by Senator John...
At present, Coogan Accounts (a.k.a Blocked Trust Accounts and Trust Accounts) are required by the...
Minors in the entertainment industry may not work more than eight hours in a day...
Backstagemom Blog
CW Attempting To Break Guinness Record
To promote its new fall cheerleading series “Hellcats,” The CW is staging an attempt to...
Meet Camp Rock 2’s New Girl
Joining the cast of Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, actress Chloe Bridges had no clue just...
Join Director Rob Reiner and Young Star of “Flipped”, Madeline Carroll for a live chat
This is your chance to ask the romantic questions you’ve always had- directly to a...
Child Star in the Making
“I want to go home,” Thomas Robinson said as he climbed into his mother’s arms,...
Nickelodeon clicks with Nick Cannon
Nick and Nick will make like Frick and Frack a little longer.Nickelodeon has extended Nick...
For Sally Draper: Growing up is hard
Poor little Sally Draper. Her mother is cold and critical, her womanizing father’s moving out...
Interviews
Backstagemom Exclusive Interview with Photographer Robin Lorraine
Backstagemom got a chance to visit with photographer and mother of two successful child actors,...
Backstagemom Exclusive Interview With Tania Gunadi, Star of Disney’s ‘Aaron Stone’
Backstagemom had the privilege of getting to know rising star, Tania Gunadi. Tania was born...
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