Expert: Kitty Kavey - 11/6/2007

Question
Hi!  I was wondering if you can give me some advice on how or even whether to even bother trying to get my 4 yr. old daughter into some sort of modeling or acting(we live in Seattle).  She is extremely well spoken and charismatic and is constantly telling everyone that she is "going to be on TV", etc.etc.  I am single, don't have any extra money to put into it, so is there really any way to start? Or should I just wait until she gets older?  Any advice would help.  Thanks.

Answer
There's not much work available in that area, but I would suggest contacting the agencies there to inquire if they represent children of your daughter's age.  If they do not, ask if they could recommend an agency in that area who does.
You probably won't need much more than a photograph or two to start, and there aren't that many agencies there to mail out your daughter's information to, so it shouldn't be costly.  An agency will take a percentage off of the money your daughter earns through them (usually 10-20%) and should not require any sort of registration fees, classes, printing, etc.  
Here's a short list (below) of agencies in Washington.
Good luck to you,
~Kitty

Actors Group
3400 BEACON AVE. S, SEATTLE, WA 98144
Tel: 206-624-9465

Colleen Bell Modeling & Talent Agency
14205 SE 36TH ST., #100, BELLEVUE, WA 98006
Tel: 425-649-1111
http://www.colleenbellagency.net/

Dramatic Artists Agency, Inc.
5400 CARILLON POINT #141, KIRKLAND, WA 98033
Tel: 425-827-4147
http://www.dramaticartists.com/

Premier Talent NW, LLC
3901 205TH PLACE SW, LYNNWOOD, WA 98036
Tel: 206-999-7936
http://www.premiertalentnw.com/

Topo Swope Talent LLC
2540 1ST AVENUE WEST, SEATTLE, WA 98119
Tel: 206-443-2021
http://www.toposwopetalent.com/