Celebrating The Ages

Women of a certain age used to not mention the number attached to a birthday. ] But now, women are wearing a new decade like a badge of honor, and not simply celebrating a birthday, but elevating the experience beyond a party and into a life-changing transformation. Around the World in 18 Days Last year, […]

Love for Life: David and Dania Maas

Russian born Dania Kaseeva Maas was not destined to marry the boy next door. A second generation circus performer, Dania had made her way to the U.S. and was performing her award-winning hula-hoop act with The Big Apple Circus in 1991 when a singing ringmaster, David Maas, captured her attention. In her strong Russian accent […]

A Picture Perfect (Blended) Family Holiday

It’s difficult to plan a holiday without dreaming of something out of a Normal Rockwell painting: smiling family gathered around a perfectly cooked turkey.   It’s an image that’s quickly shattered the moment you add sound. When you’re part of a blended family, however, setting realistic expectations is a far more important step than setting […]

Help Your Child Actor Navigate Showbiz

There’s no business like show business, but if it’s no business you know, you may need guidance from those in the biz!   We gathered advice from casting directors, theater owners, working actors and teachers to help you get your child ready for that first audition. Start With Training Talent agents often won’t sign a […]

Is Your Child’s Acting Dream Giving You Stage Fright?

It can be frightening when your child professes a desire for a career you know is risky. I recently found my grade school diary in which I confessed my dream of being an actress – despite my mom’s urging to be more realistic. If your child’s vision is only focused on an Oscar acceptance speech, […]