7 year old girl should be on tv or broadway. how to?

Question

my little girl would make the world laugh. she is very intelligent and speaks very well. she is also adorable. what are the initial steps that i have to take to start a tv career for her. she sings and likes to dance. do i start with a portfolio? please guide me with this process. i also have an older daughter who seems to be ready for a singing career. niether of them have perfomed in front of live audiences, only mom. but i do see talent.

Answer 1

Do they want this themselves, or do you want it for them?  If they don't want it for themselves, then that should be the end of it.  I've seen far, far too many unhappy kids forced into the business by stage parents who are living their own dreams through their kids.  I apologize if this offends you, but like I've said, it happens much too often.  If they genuinely want it for themselves, community theatres often do shows which involve kids - it can be a great way to discover if the kids enjoy performing in a fairly non-threatening environment.  After-school drama classes are always a good idea - they channel and guide talent in the right direction.  In terms of Broadway, there are a few kids' roles - the girls in Billy Elliot, and Michael and Jane Banks in Mary Poppins.  They are always looking for kids, and usually hold open auditions - have a hunt around the internet and you should find some info.  There are also childrens' agents if you want to get them into professional work - just remember that a reputable agent will NEVER charge you anything upfront, just take a percentage of the payment for any jobs they get for your kids.