Do casting directors look for child actors in local shows or school plays?

Do casting directors look for child actors in local shows or school plays?

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On occasions they probably do. I don't typically. In Los Angeles this happens less, because there are so many good actors and children that are at your door anyway, that you don't really have to go scouting unless there is something really specific, and something really unusual and your hear there is a play that has this unusual child. But I think that's more for them to have. I think plays and things are wonderful for them to just enjoy the art, and have fun with it without all the judgments involved with an audition.