(Ages 10-16 - mature 9 year olds are welcome as well) 

Step into the spotlight in our Auditioning for Film & TV Bootcamp, designed for tweens and teens. This engaging course invites young performers to explore scenes from their favorite TV shows and films, allowing them to connect with material they love while honing their craft. 

In this class, students will focus exclusively on scene work, collaborating with peers to bring characters to life from popular productions. They’ll learn how to analyze scripts, develop their characters, and work on delivering authentic performances that resonate with audiences. Through guided practice and constructive feedback, participants will gain insights into what it takes to shine in the competitive world of film and television. 

Parents are invited to the last 45 minutes of class on July 30 for an industry Q&A with Denise. Whether your child is already auditioning and working, or you are just entering the business, there is plenty to learn and discuss. Make smart choices as you learn about obtaining and keeping representation, putting together marketing materials including pictures, resumes and demo reels, the NYC market, how to avoid scams and more!

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

DENISE SIMON is a New York-based acting coach and career consultant who has been in the entertainment industry for more than 30 years as an actor, teacher, director, casting director and personal talent manager. She managed the careers of Scarlett Johansson, Academy Award winner Mira Sorvino, Lacey Chabert (“Party of Five”), and Judy Reyes (NBC’s “Scrubs”) among many other working young performers. She has coached hundreds of children and young adults appearing regularly on TV, film, and Broadway with students appearing in Matilda, The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Les Miserables, among others. 

She is the author of Parenting in the Spotlight: How to Raise a Child Star Without Screwing Them Up and The Audition Journal. 

On-set coaching credits include Fox's The Following and the award winning Teen Kids News. Her casting credits include the feature film, No Letting Go shot last summer in Westchester County. 

Denise consults on the business of show business and serves on expert panels with SAG-AFTRA and The Actor’s Fund Looking Ahead advisory board. Her tips and insights on acting and auditioning for children and young adults have been featured in Backstage Magazine and are published in Backstage.com. Visit Denise at

DeniseSimonCoaching.com, like her on Facebook, and follow her on Twitter.

Denise consults on the business of show business and serves on expert panels with SAG-AFTRA and The Actor’s Fund Looking Ahead advisory board. Her tips and insights on acting and auditioning for children and young adults have been featured in Backstage Magazine and are published in Backstage.com. Visit Denise at DeniseSimonCoaching.com, like her on Facebook, and follow her on Twitter.