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Acting Up! How to get your kidz in the biz!

by Lucia Forte

70 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #02-0879; ISBN 1-55395-165-4; US$12.95, C$19.68, EUR12.80, £8.90

A detailed guide for parents of children (ages 5-18) on entering the wonderful world of acting.

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About the Book This "must have" resource is chock-full of information for anyone who has a child interested in an acting career! Learn about classes, agents, headshots, resumes ­ even scams! Educate yourselves before you send your darlings into the spotlight! www.actingup.us www.expage.com/actingup

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About the Author Lucia Forte is a professionally trained actor, certified teacher, writer and mother to 3 children. Lucia continues to act professionally, as well a guide her children's careers, for as long as they want to pursue the wonderful world of entertainment. Married to a director/producer, she maintains her most challenging role is as a wife and mother!

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Professional Reviews of ACTING UP!

Recently, I received another book to review. This one is a winner! I want every parent who is thinking of getting started or has recently started with their kids in the 'biz' to know about it. It answers just about every question I have ever been asked. I have read many, and this one is at the top of my list. It is simple, straightforward, and has excellent tips, checklists, how to, and advice. The best thing is that it is easy and fast reading. Incidentally, ShowBizKid.com does not receive any monetary or other value for introducing you to Acting UP!. Not even if you should purchase the book. The value is good information for you.

This is an excerpt from Acting UP! by Lucia Forte:

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The most important aspect of this adventure is education. Learn about the industry. In the following pages, I will educate you and provide you with resources so you can educate yourself before you send your little darlings out into the spotlight. Please keep in mind that as a parent/caregiver it is your responsibility to use common sense and to always keep the best interest of the child in mind.

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Lucia Forte, author, actor, mother of three 'biz kids', and certified teacher, shares her knowledge so that parents can make good decisions and avoid the pitfalls when helping their children get into the 'biz'. She talks about acting classes, photos, resume, Talent Agents, scams, auditions, and more.

Let me know how you liked the book!
Linda@ShowBizKid.com

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"Acting Up! simply and clearly maps out the steps parents need to know and take to get their children on the way to exploring acting. It's a great 'ABC' guide that's easy to follow and emphasizes essential do's and don'ts. It is essential for parents."

James Tumminia, producer,
Los Angeles, CA.

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"Lucia Forte writes from the heart and from solid experience as an accomplished actor. Her main focus is on making sure the child actor is genuinely enjoying the experience of being in front of a camera. Her book is a straight forward, clearly organized and accurate font of information for parents and children trying to break into professional camera acting. I am encouraging all the young talent I represent and their parents to keep this treasure close at hand and refer to it often."

Marsha Wulf, talent agent,
Owner of Talent Link,
Hampton Roads, VA.

"Lucia covers this subject quite comprehensively - details are impeccable."

- Kaz Akers, Creative Director,
Winterhaven Productions Inc.,
Producer of Canadian television show "Jonathan Brownlee's At Home",
Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Sample Excerpts or Table of Contents

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Catalogue Information

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