New York Talent Scout Giving Lecture at Avon Lake High School

AVON LAKE, OH - New York Talent Scout Peter Sklar knows a thing or two about helping aspiring child stars achieve success. In 'The Sklar Principle', a lecture for students and their parents on Thursday, October 13th 7:00 pm at The Dr. Daniel B. Ross Performing Arts Center at Avon Lake High School in Avon Lake, Ohio.

Sklar will explain why his views are in synch with the needs of top New York and Hollywood agents and casting directors, as well as college admission boards, and job interviewers in virtually all fields. His list of protégés includes Sarah Jessica Parker, Reese Witherspoon, and Mischa Barton, to name a few, along with many current and former Broadway, TV, and film actors, singers and dancers.

“The people who sit behind the table are trying to decide two things: do they like you, and do they believe you,” Sklar tells young audiences. “If you don’t feel good mentally and physically, you won’t open up and show us who you really are. When that happens- no matter how smart you are, or what you’ve achieved, or what you look like- we’ve already lost interest.”

According to Sklar, any career- in or out of the arts- is about two things: self-image and health. He argues that
these qualities outweigh looks, training, connections, and even talent, and apply universally.

Alluding to a dramatic rise in self-destructive behavior, such as smoking, drinking, drugs, and eating disorders among so-called “happy” teens, Sklar marvels at how often these activities secretly co-exist with good grades, good behavior, and virtually every other outward sign of stability.

“The kids I interview are the smartest and most talented- the highest achievers in the nation,” proclaims Sklar. “And they’re too often the most unhappy, unhealthy, and least employable.”

Sklar boasts an Ivy League pedigree, formal training in concert piano, Juilliard School of Music, and four decades of professional experience.

He’s currently developing an original musical based on his experiences entitled “The Kid Who Played the Palace”, to be directed by William Martin, (Broadway’s “The Lieutenant”, recipient of five Tony Award nominations).

“The Sklar Principle" is open to teenagers, young adults, older children, and parents. There is no charge for admission, but reservations are strictly required. Nobody under age 7 will be admitted with or without a parent, and students under age 18 are encouraged to attend with their own mother or father.

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