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"Clean your room, do your homework, and dodge the paparazzi." Have you ever wondered what life would be like raising a successful child actor? Stardom Happens gives you all the information you need to help your child get into the business and have a positive experience while acting. Candy Bennici and her son Taran Noah Smith, who played the youngest son on a hit show for eight years, use their experiences, both good and bad, to help you and your child successfully navigate the fun but sometimes treacherous world of entertainment. First you will learn the basics of entering the world of acting, such as finding an agent, creating a resume, working with photographers, and surviving the dreaded auditions. Handling finances, schooling, and expectations on the set are just a few more of the topics covered.
About the Author
Candy Bennici has been a teacher, a script supervisor and a manager of two children in the entertainment business. As the mother of Taran Smith, who played the youngest son on a hit TV show for eight years, she has participated as a guest speaker for several seminars on how to get your child in the business. She realized what parents needed was information on how to keep their children happy, normal and safe while navigating the potential hazards of the entertainment industry. She currently lives on a sailboat in Northern California with her husband, David, and her dog "Sprite."
