Kids in the Biz: A Hollywood Handbook for Parents [Paperback]

Troy A. Rutter (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 032500708X | ISBN-13: 978-0325007083 | Publication Date: November 19, 2004

This book offers parents of young performers advice and insight into what it takes to make a career, step by step. Included are real-world examples and guides for submiting to agents and casting directors as well as advice on avoiding scams.

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Review

“Troy Rutter has laid out a road map for parents who know they must never stop the process of learning about the business their child finds so appealing.”–Paul Petersen, President and Founder of A Minor Consideration

About the Author

Troy Rutter has been working with young performers in film and television since 1995, including Mason Gamble (Dennis the Menace), Kevin Zegers (Air Bud), Eric Lloyd (The Santa Clause), Wil Horneff (The Sandlot), Kay Panabaker (Summerland), and the musical group The Moffatts. He has served on nominating committees for both the Young Artist Awards and the Hollywood Reporter YoungStar Awards and continues to work with a variety of young actors, actresses, and musical acts as well as various charities in the Los Angeles area. He currently divides his time between LA and his home town of Ames, Iowa.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Heinemann Drama (November 19, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 032500708X
• ISBN-13: 978-0325007083
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,613,997 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Troy Rutter is the author of "Kids in the Biz: A Hollywood Handbook for Parents." It is a how-to guide and manual for parents trying to get their child or children into the TV/Film business while avoiding some of the common pitfalls other young performers and their families have faced.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource!, April 20, 2005

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Mark Slough (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kids in the Biz: A Hollywood Handbook for Parents (Paperback)

If you're a parent and have a child who wants to be in "the biz", then this is the book for you. We don't live in LA and were desperate for information that could help us understand the industry and make good choices. This book has been a tremendous asset that we consult quite often. Everyone knows the saying that "you don't know what you don't know." Thanks to this book, we are now "in the know" about how to best help our son pursue his Hollywood dream. Thanks Troy!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the better children in entertainment books out there, September 18, 2008

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Rachel M. Cottrell "rachelray80" (santa maria, ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kids in the Biz: A Hollywood Handbook for Parents (Paperback)

I have purchased quite a few books on the subject of child modeling/acting and this by far is one of the better ones. It has a lot of information on how to get your child started in the entertainment industry whether you live in los angeles or not. Although it is definately geared toward acting, it could also be useful for modeling...same general rules still apply. At the end of the book it even lists some reputable children's talent agencies located in the los angeles area. All in all, a very good resource that i still consult from time to time.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Geared more towards kid actors & general auditioning tips; okay book., December 4, 2007

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GiGi "Frequent Amazon Buyer" (Atlanta, Georgia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kids in the Biz: A Hollywood Handbook for Parents (Paperback)

This book is definitely geared towards parents with kids interested in acting. Good info on auditioning and selecting an agent/manager. Okay book, not as easy or personable read as some other books that I have purchased that are written from the parent's point of view on "how to" or "what to expect". Not too sure I would call this a "handbook" per se, but a good book to gain a little more knowledge about the child entertainment business.