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If your child is interested in modelling, there’s one thing you’ll need to help them with above all else. How to succeed at auditions. It’s no secret that auditions are competitive for modelling kids in Melbourne. So, ensuring your kids are at the top of their game gives them a better chance of winning jobs.
Here are a few tips to help you prepare your children for auditions.
Be yourself
Perhaps the most important thing above all else is for your child to be themselves. More often than not, casting directors are looking for personality. Certainly, in the case of younger children, personality is key because they likely haven’t developed strong modelling skills. As children get older, they may need to rely on more accepted modelling techniques. However, even then, personality is important.
Don’t pressure kids to act a certain way during auditions, because they’ll have better luck if they are themselves. Let the directors see those bright, beautiful personalities, and let the kids have fun.
Dress appropriately as modelling kids in Melbourne
There is a common misconception that in the modelling world, children should try to look older than their age. This is usually not the case at all, especially if the call is for children of a certain age range. Depending on how old your child is, a small amount of makeup may be appropriate, but it isn’t 100% essential for auditions.
Often, directors are after a specific look. Our advice is that the specific look is almost never going to be that of a 10-year-old child trying to appear as a 15-year-old. The only tie you might consider dressing your child outside of their age range is if they are specifically trying to get parts that require a child who is slightly older or younger than them.
Understand the role
Modelling is different to acting in the sense that there aren’t any spoken lines to learn, or complex character portrayal required. However, even for a modelling job, you may be able to find out what type of products are being advertised or even the intended theme of the ad. Talk to your kids about those themes, and see if they have any ideas how they’d like to approach the audition. It might be wearing certain clothes or even doing some research on similar print media.
Keep it fun
Finally, the most important thing is to keep the process fun. If kids feel nervous or stressed, they can go into their shells. At an audition, they should be carefree and enjoying themselves, because this allows their real personality to shine through.
Want the best agency for modelling kids in Melbourne?
Casting Kids has been helping children realise their modelling dreams for over 16 years. In that time, we’ve developed a reputation as one of the most respected talent agencies in Melbourne. With a strong client list and a commitment to helping our kids find work, we’re the agency you can trust.
Every child is interviewed personally, and we learn about your individual personalities. We represent all kids from babies to 16 years old, and we’re a fully inclusive and diverse agency. As a boutique service, we represent kids with all abilities, and we pride ourselves on our professionalism at all times.
If you’d like to know more, contact us today!