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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There is a big difference between theater and camera work. A lot of on camera casting directors do not like theater kids. Theater kids are taught to overact. Casting directors want natural. Find a local on camera class in this area or even perhaps a summer camp in NYC? Stage door manor in NY is fantastic if he is truly talented and can get accepted

Otherwise an agent is the way to go. [/quote]

Can't let this go.  Not over-act, but rather project to the back of the theater.

There are plenty of talented actors who can do both stage and film work.[/quote]

This is the PP with the child actor. And the first post is true. We have found that a lot of casting directors can easily tell a theater kid from a camera kid. They call it being "over coached." Theater kids tend to do better with comedic film work by not necessarily dramatic work. Yes there are plenty of adult actors who can switch successfully between theater/camera but it's a lot harder for kids. You don't see many working child actors doing both. They tend to gravitate toward or the other - Broadway v film. A lot depends on whether the child can sing/dance. It is a very true thing. A lot of commercial/camera CDs don't want theater kids. [/quote]

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