What's the Kids LA National
Acting Convention?
A five-day national industry experience in Los Angeles where young performers compete and showcase for casting professionals and agents, culminating in a Red Carpet Awards gala. Offered twice yearly, in January and July. Questions? See FAQs below or email us.
LA Convention Package
JULY 14-18, 2026
What's Included:
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Four 30-minute online private coaching and prep sessions
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Pre-trip Zoom Q&A and participant meet-and-greet
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Five days in LA featuring events, agent showcases, and a Red Carpet Awards Gala
Hosted at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel (Downtown LA)
Travel/lodging not included; accommodations booked separately by families. Ask about discounted host hotel rooms.
Pricing and full program details in the handbook:
LA CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS
Acting boot camps and workshops
Live agent and director seminars
TALENT competitions and callbacks
CHILD AND PARENT INDUSTRY MENTORSHIP
HOLLYWOOD networking events
Red Carpet AND AWARDS Gala
Our Students Have an
88% Percent Success Rate
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PREVIOUS KIDS AGENCIES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Kids LA Acting Convention is a guided, five-day showcase experience in Los Angeles for performers ages 4–6, 7–12, and 13–17. The program includes online coaching and preparation leading up to the event, followed by the live Hollywood convention with acting agents and industry VIPs.
The program is open to all experience levels and includes training and prep before the convention. Performers choose six categories from options including slate, TV commercials, monologues, scenes, cold reading, photos, modeling/runway, fashion, jeans, swimwear/beachwear, TV beauty, teleprompter/host, singing, and dancing.
The schedule includes acting boot camps, live competitions, rehearsals, agent and director seminars, networking events, callbacks, and a final red-carpet awards gala.
Your child will prepare and perform material based on their selected competition categories. This may include scenes, monologues, TV commercials, slates, cold readings, singing, dancing, or modeling/runway. Guidance and options for all required materials are provided.
Before the LA convention, participants receive multiple 30-minute online coaching sessions with one of our designated coaches, focusing on performance category rehearsal as well as portfolio support and photo/resume prep. Families schedule sessions at times that work best for them. Participants also attend a pre-event kickoff Zoom with a Q&A and meet-and-greet led by our Studio Director, who will be on-site in Los Angeles with participants throughout the event.
Yes. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend and observe many parts of the event, including showcases, competitions, and the final awards gala.
Yes. Talent agents and industry professionals attend to watch performances, lead seminars, and meet performers. While representation is never guaranteed, many students receive agent interest or casting opportunities, with a historical success rate of 88% being signed or booking work (results vary).
The convention takes place in Los Angeles and is hosted at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Downtown LA. The program is typically offered twice a year, in January and July.
Yes. Out-of-town performers are welcome to attend. Families arrange their own travel and lodging, which are not included. Please do not book travel or accommodations until your child’s spot is confirmed through registration and payment. Discounted rooms at the host hotel may be available upon request, while space lasts.