Had a great time in Boston and saw about 300 young actors and models!  I had almost 60 callbacks and got to meet with almost all of them.  Unfortunately some of them live in upstate New York or other areas that I really cannot do much for them but as always I gave them my card and told them that they could contact me any time if they had questions.  Going to this type of event (as talent) the most important part of the event is LEARNING! Winning an award is great and getting callbacks are great but you should attend these events with the goal of learning more about the industry and how you can get started. It takes more than a model type to be a model, more than a pretty (or handsome) face to be an actor. Most success stories take years - not days. 

Next I am off to Orlando - hope to see you there!

Scouting Trips Coming Up

Boston - Sunday June 23
Orlando - July 9 - 12
Fresno 0 July 14th
Los Angeles (World Championships of Performing Arts) July 15 - 19th

Work Permit for Minors

In the U.S., 25 states require child performers to obtain a work permit for paid performances in the entertainment industry, such as film, television and print modeling. Most parents can obtain a permit for their minor child relatively easily, and some states and locations offer faster, same-day service options if you need an immediate permit. Of the 25 states requiring a permit, California and New York have some of the most stringent regulations -- perhaps unsurprisingly, as these are the largest entertainment markets. If your child  finds work in either of these states, you will need to provide proof of the permit as a condition of employment.

Read more: How to Get An Entertainment Work Permit For Your Child | eHow http://www.ehow.com/how_5568065_entertainment-work-permit-child.html#ixzz2WUT9MgRy