Laurie Lathem

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freelance writer/performer/teacher
Los Angeles, CA, USA

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I have been working in many aspects of the entertainment industry since I was a child on stage in New York. For many years I made my living as an actress in theater, TV and film and eventually I began writing, directing and teaching. I write screenplays, plays, and episodic television, as well as essays and a memoir. As the Creative Director of the Berkeley Rep School of Theatre, I designed curriculum and hired staff for a theater school for children and adults, as well as outreach programs in local schools and juvenile detention centers. I taught screen writing at Stanford University Continuing Studies Program and continue to teach writing workshops privately and at conferences around the country.

Industry: arts and entertainment

Size of Business: none listed

Years in Business: 11-25 years

Affiliations: none listed

Business Interests: film, TV, theater, new media

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Member Since: 01/07/2008

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Guides Written:	9
Comments Posted:	2
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Guides Written by Laurie Lathem

Breaking Into the Film and Television Industries - 01/08/2008

How to start your entertainment career

Guide Rating: 9.6 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

Comments Received: 2
Breaking Into Acting - 01/10/2008

How To Start Your Acting Career

Guide Rating: 9.5 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

Comments Received: 1
Getting a Talent Agent - 01/10/2008

How to get in the door and stay there

Guide Rating: 9.5 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 5
Leading Creative Workshops - 01/11/2008

Use your skills to earn extra cash

Guide Rating: 9.4 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

Comments Received: 2
Getting a Book Agent - 01/25/2008

The first step to getting your book published

Guide Rating: 8.5 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

Comments Received: 5
Getting Your Screenplay Produced - 01/29/2008

Getting from the page to the screen

Guide Rating: 9.1 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 3
Becoming a Film Editor - 02/01/2008

Breaking into film and television editing

Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 3
Breaking Into Animation - 05/14/2008

How to start your career in animation

Guide Rating: 9.2 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

Comments Received: 3
Starting a Children's Party Entertainment Business - 02/26/2008

How to make extra cash working with kids

Guide Rating: 9.2 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 0

Comments Posted by Laurie Lathem

Getting a Talent Agent - 01/28/2008

Go to childreninfilm.com for a list of agents who represent children and for guidelines and rules pertaining to working with children in the industry. I don't have personal experience with this, but my advice is to be very careful and to accompany your child to all meetings and auditions. Be sure to check into an agent's track record in the industry. If there is none, steer clear.

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Getting a Talent Agent - 01/11/2008

Shara, anyone can go to the Association of Talent Agents at agentsassociation.com to check on the legitimacy of anyone claiming to be an agent, especially when children are involved. Obviously, never give out your phone number or address. Ask for as much information as you need to feel comfortable. If need be, you can call Disney to verify that certain project is currently casting.

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