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Now parents and kids have their own book!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave a young performer in the family, but aren't familiar with the entertainment industry?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeel like your child actor could do TV\/Film\/Commercials\/Etc. if you only knew how to help them?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant access to the entertainment business without moving to Los Angeles or NYC?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfused about minor work permits, Coogan accounts, and other details?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eActing In Chicago For Kids And Parents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e is the answer.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eActing in Chicago For Kids And Parents \u003c\/i\u003edemystifies the question of how to help young performers get roles in TV, commercials, voice over, and more. Whether you have a toddler or a teen, everything you need to get a child into the world of paid professional acting is at your fingertips in this must-have edition. Time-saving, local, and highly organized, get the essential information you need from a career actor and Dad of a young performer. 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