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From: mcal@ihuxb.UUCP (Mike Clifford)
Newsgroups: net.kids
Subject: Re: Kids in commercials - request for info
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Date: Wed, 8-Jan-86 09:48:57 EST
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> 
> I have recently begun thinking about the prospects of getting my kid(s) -
> two boys, 6 and 3 - into commercials.  You know, acting in, earning money, etc
> However, I am not a particularly pushy parent and don't really have a need
> for this to occur.  Just that I have seen enough commercials to be convinced
> that my kids could succeed at this if they so desired.  The older one has
> expressed an interest...
> Has anyone out there had any experience in this?  What are the pitfalls,
> the benefits, etc.  Whats the best way to get started?  How would a parent
> best judge an agency or "talent scout" (whatever they may be called)?  Are
> there opportunities in a local area (I am in the D.C. area) or is it necessary
> to be in New York/LA?
> I am looking for specific or general information - but actual 
> information as opposed to opinions or heresay.  I will be glad to summarize
> the results and post them if there is an interest.
> Jeff Armstrong (jeff@dsi2.UUCP)

My wife and I had an experience with a Chicagoland-based company called  Talent Resources, Inc (TRC).  They sent us a letter saying our baby (Lauren) has been
recommended to them as a prospect.  We called TRC and made an appointment for
two of their agents to come to our house.  They saw Lauren, interviewed us, and
said that they thought Lauren would be accepted by TRC.  They also told us that
this does not mean that she'll get any work, just that she'll have her pictures
on file with them.  They told us that the odds of any of their clients EVER 
getting a job assignment is 1 in 20! And that the odds of getting regular work
was 1 in 40!  It would cost $350 for 3 years, as well as the cost of new
pictures every year.  We turned them down, as we felt we could do alot more
for Lauren with the $350.

Mike Clifford