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Step 1
Take some great photographs of your child. You can hire a photographer, or you can get out your digital camera and shoot away. What you are striving for is a great head shot of your child. A head shot should be from the chest up and should look just like your child. You are doing a disservice to yourself if the photo does not look like your child on a normal day. Many in the business recognize a staged photo and will not waste their time on them since they feel they don't know what they look like.
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Step 2
Have your child memorize a monologue. This monologue should be age-appropriate and should be less than 1 minute long. If possible, have your child work with an acting coach on this to help with delivery of the monologue. If you are not an actor yourself, do not try and help your child do this. Search local colleges or theater groups for someone to teach your child.
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Step 3
Have your child memorize a television commercial script. Work this the same way as the monologue. Be certain that it is age-appropriate and is only 15 to 20 seconds long. Again, if possible, have your child work with an acting coach on delivery.
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Step 4
Work with your child on answering random questions. The agent will want to see how your child is able to carry on a conversation. The agent may ask questions such as "What is your favorite food?" or "What kind of games do you like to play?" They do not care what the answer is; they just want to engage your child in conversation. Tell your child to keep talking, no matter what. If your child draws a blank and cannot think of a favorite food, have your child say the last food eaten. The important thing is to keep the conversation going.
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Step 5
Dress your child for success. Don't overdress, but find something casual, comfortable and stylish at the same time. Those who audition in blue are cast more often than those not, so aim for a blue shirt, if possible. Make sure the child is clean and tidy. Pack a bag with a change of clothes, hairbrush and hand wipes for emergencies.
