Not sure what to ask The Dray? Don't worry! The following FAQs are to help you understand the type of questions you can ask The Dray during your PRIVATE SKYPE VIDEO SESSION.
Beginning Questions:
- How do I know if my child has talent?
- How do I know if my child is really serious about acting?
- What if my child is talented but scared and sometimes shy?
- If my child is serious, how important are acting lessons and what's the best strategy for training?
- Which classes are truly valuable, and what's a good investment?
- What can I do locally to train my child and prepare them for the next steps?
- How important are "looks?"
- What is a "headshot?"
- What does a great headshot look like, what are the key elements?
- If we pursue this, what sort of time commitment will be required for me and my child?
- What role does the parent have in this journey?
- How do I keep this journey "healthy" for my child and my family?
- Do we have to move to LA?
Advanced Questions:
- Before I consider a serious lifestyle and location change, how can I tell if my child has "it?"
- What are the chances of my child getting a job?
- How much time is involved for auditions and advanced training?
- How important is it for us to move to LA?
- What is an audition like for a TV show or commercial?
- How does my child dress for an audition?
- How do parents stop from being nervous?
- If I am in the room with my child during an audition, what do I do and not do?
- Does my child have to memorize pages of the script when auditioning?
- Who is the best person to coach my child before an audition?
- What does "listen in character" mean?
- What does "take direction" mean?
- If my child is sick, do I still go to the audition?
- How can I stop my child from being unfocused and distracted in an audition or meeting?
- How important is eye contact in an audition or meeting?
- Who does your child look at when auditioning for a role?
- Does my child get to ask questions in the audition about the character?
- How can I help my child stay grounded and confident in a pressured audition process?
- What's a call back?
- Why does it take so long to get a role?
- What should I expect if my child gets a role on a series that has been on the air for a while?
- What about schooling if my child gets a part on a movie or series?
- What happens when my child doesn't get the job?
- How do I help my child deal with the inevitable rejection in the business?
- What do I say to my child when they want to be "famous?"
- How do I prepare my child and myself for "stardom?"
- When do we need an agent and how do we go about getting a reputable one?
- Does my child need a personal manager?
- What does an agent do?
- What does a manager do?
- What is the difference between the two?
- Do we need a publicist?
