Taking on the task of casting kids is not an easy one to do.

We're currently preparing for two screenplay readings; the first is on Monday June 7th, the second reading is on Monday June 14th and it has a KID ACTOR!

It's the first time I've ever worked with a kid, aside from babysitting when I was 13.

Kerry Lea, who works with kid actors is extremely nice, incredibly talented and has offered to assist with the 'kid casting'...most casting directors don't work with the young'uns.

We're scheduled to meet with the kids this week, only Kerry had her 'kid acting' classes today, therefore I stepped in to help find "the one" and Kerry sent the list of kid's names, mother's names, telephone numbers and descriptions.

I was feeling a little uneasy due to the pretense of kid actors, stage moms and seeing how kids develop in the spotlight.

I put my conscious aside, began calling mothers of prepubescent boys ranging from 10-12 years old and found that I was incapable of completing a sentence. Not only was my conscious present, but it was center stage and shinning so bright it was blinding.

Here is what I said:

"Kerry Lea recommended I call regarding a reading on June 14th. We're planning on meeting with boys this Wednesday at 3:30pm. (this is when it became a little awkward) It's a casual meeting between the boys and the writer, Tom Noonan. (and this is when I became really nervous, which transformed into a nervous laughter, and I began apologizing to the mothers and explaining how this was more difficult than I expected)

If capable, I'd continue "We're interested in meeting with "Jacob" to see how his chemistry is with the adult actors before moving on to the next level."

I was prepared for the mothers to hang up, but to my surprise they were really understanding. Here I was calling mom's from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts, and although the conversation was uncomfortable and amateur, the result was 100% successful. Each of the mothers I spoke with will be attending with their kids this Wednesday.

We'll see what happens when the kids come around?