The famous Nickelodeon is a big channel cum production house. Nickelodeon is also responsible for casting children for their TV programmes and acting shows. It thus plays the role of casting agencies. Many parents would love to get their children a Nickelodeon casting audition. This is however not easy as Nickelodeon rarely holds open casting auditions. A parent who really wants to see their child get auditioned therefore has to find a way of being in the loop.
The following pointers can help you get you child an audition and hopefully launch his/her artistic career. First and foremost you need to find your child a competent casting agent. This is because Nickelodeon approaches these casting agencies whenever they need to cast another singer or actor. Granted, it is expensive to sign up your child with a casting agency. This is however the easiest way to know when and where Nickelodeon auditions are held. They also play a crucial role in getting your child’s artistic potential noticed. The other option is to sign up your child with a talent agency of good repute. The talent agency contacts you whenever an opportunity that matches your child’s qualifications comes up. They do not have to be working with a casting agency to be able to do this. Next you should begin to network with casting managers. Casting managers are the people responsible for auditioning and casting for various TV shows. You just might be lucky enough to bump into a casting manager that works exclusively for Nickelodeon. Do not give up if this does not happen. Talk to other casting managers. You are bound to find one or two who can give you valuable info regarding Nickelodeon auditions.
Now that you have established contact with casting managers use them to your child’s advantage. Send them a few headshots of your child along with a brief bio. You can also incorporate a few videos of your child acting or singing. The casting manager may decide to interview your child based on these. If you child passes the interview his/her info will be stored in the database. Having your child’s info stored in the database puts him a step ahead of others. This is because the next time Nickelodeon auditions for a child whose characteristics match your child’s, the casting manger will let you know. The internet can also be a good resource if used well. Set aside a few hours each day for surfing through the websites of casting and talent agencies. Some of them usually post the details of forthcoming Nickelodeon auditions. They sometimes give the date, call times, venue and the kind of child they want. You can also contact the agency for a detailed description of the kind of child they want if it is not specified. If they decline to disclose, go for the audition anyway. It just might turn out to be that your child meets the audition’s requirements. Last but not least, be careful not to put a lot of pressure on your child. Remember he is a child and treat him as one. In any case the dream to be part of a Nickelodeon cast set is not yours. It is theirs. Support and resist the urge to chastise when their nerves fail them. Stay positive but be ready for either outcome.
