Peter Sklar

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  Published on: 5/17/2009    Last Visited: 6/3/2009  

  Peter Sklar discovered Sarah Jessica Parker, Reese Witherspoon
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  Sarah Jessica Parker was discovered by Peter Sklar, a talent scout who will be at the Ohio Performing Arts Institute Tuesday.
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  Sarah Jessica Parker was discovered by Peter Sklar, a talent scout who will be at the Ohio Performing Arts Institute Tuesday.
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  Peter Sklar, a talent scout who knows a future child star when he sees one, is coming to town.
  
  He'll talk and meet with local children ages 6-18 (and their stage parents) on Tuesday, April 28, at the Ohio Performing Arts Institute.
  
  Sklar started traveling around with his presentation, "So You Want to Be a Star," a few years ago, said Scot Davidge, artistic director of OPAI.
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  As director of the Beginnings Workshop in New York - a sort of child-star factory - Sklar has put some pretty memorable names on the screen and stage.
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  Sklar will talk about opportunities in theater and the things to watch out for - the pitfalls, the bogus agencies, that kinda stuff.
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  What: Talent scout Peter Sklar speaks to aspiring actors, singers and dancers ages 6-18.

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  Published on: 2/21/2005    Last Visited: 9/17/2007  

  Back row, from left, is Molly Branch, Melissa Morin, instructor Peter Sklar and Emily Ditman.
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  The workshop is conducted by Peter Sklar, one of America's most celebrated authorities on the personal and professional lives of young performers and the producer of the new Broadway musical "The Kid Who Played the Palace."
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  Broadway Bound Performing Arts Center Director Jennifer DeFelice is a former protégé of Sklar and has also been invited to join the staff at the workshop.
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  Sklar recently came to Merrimack in search of new talent and presented a seminar at the Broadway Bound Performing Arts Center.

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  Published on: 3/22/2007    Last Visited: 3/23/2007  

  youngsters were selected by acclaimed Broadway producer Peter Sklar to take part in a performing arts camp in upstate New York.

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  Published on: 3/25/2009    Last Visited: 6/26/2009  

  Center Stage School of Dance in Pulaski will host Peter Sklar, who is a nationally-known speaker, educator, author, talent scout and producer with three decades of experience discovering and working behind-the-scenes with young performers, for a free discussion on Saturday, April 4 at 1 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center Annex, located at 44 Fourth St. NW in Pulaski.
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  Sklar founded the famed "Beginnings Workshop" in upstate New York in 1984. In addition, his publication, "Winning Monologues from the Beginnings Workshop" is a standard text in many high school and college theater departments, as well as a resource for numerous talent agencies and casting directors. Sklar studied concert piano at the Julliard School of Music in New York, and was a career musician. He holds a master's degree in education from Harvard University, with a concentration in counseling and child/adolescent development. His latest endeavor has been producing the new Broadway musical, "The Kid Who Played the Palace."

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  Published on: 2/6/2009    Last Visited: 2/28/2009  

  Peter Sklar on NBC II
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  Peter Sklar on NBC II
  
  Peter Sklar hates a scam more than anyone else in the world. Lecturing to young people around the country, Peter Sklar teaches how to spot a scam and what's really needed in order to become a professional performer. Mr. Sklar holds a Masters Degree in Education from Harvard University, and is pleased to be making his Broadway producing debut with his new musical, The Kid Who Played the Palace, (Director, Bill Martin, Broadway's The Lieutenant: five-time Tony nominee).
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  His work to date has been the subject of five feature-length articles in The New York Times, along with numerous feature articles in The New York Daily News, New York Post, Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune, Atlanta Journal/Constitution, Kansas City Star, as well as on numerous ABC, NBC and CBS local and nation-wide news and entertainment programs including E! True Hollywood Story, Bravo Channel, Donahue, Good Morning America, etc. In 1984, Mr. Sklar founded the famed Beginnings Workshop in upstate New York. Currently, workshops take place in both England and the United States. His publication, Winning Monologues from the Beginnings Workshop, (Samuel French/Baker's Plays), is a standard text in many high school and college theater departments, as well as a resource for numerous talent agencies and casting directors. Mr. Sklar studied concert piano at New York's Juilliard School of Music and was a career musician. He holds a Masters Degree in Education from Harvard University, with a concentration in adolescent development and counseling. http://www.petersklarspeaks.net http://www.petersklar.net http://www.petersklaronline.com http://www.petersklar.org http://www.kidwhoplayedthepalace.net http://www.beginningsengland.com http://www.facebook.com/people/Peter-Sklar/631511673#/profile.php?id=631511
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  Peter Sklar on NBC
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  Peter Sklar on NBC
  
  Peter Sklar hates a scam more than anyone else in the world. Lecturing to young people around the country, Peter Sklar teaches how to spot a scam and what's really needed in order to become a professional performer. Mr. Sklar holds a Masters Degree in Education from Harvard University, and is pleased to be making his Broadway producing debut with his new musical, The Kid Who Played the Palace, (Director, Bill Martin, Broadway's The Lieutenant: five-time Tony nominee).
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  His work to date has been the subject of five feature-length articles in The New York Times, along with numerous feature articles in The New York Daily News, New York Post, Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune, Atlanta Journal/Constitution, Kansas City Star, as well as on numerous ABC, NBC and CBS local and nation-wide news and entertainment programs including E! True Hollywood Story, Bravo Channel, Donahue, Good Morning America, etc. In 1984, Mr. Sklar founded the famed Beginnings Workshop in upstate New York. Currently, workshops take place in both England and the United States. His publication, Winning Monologues from the Beginnings Workshop, (Samuel French/Baker's Plays), is a standard text in many high school and college theater departments, as well as a resource for numerous talent agencies and casting directors. Mr. Sklar studied concert piano at New York's Juilliard School of Music and was a career musician. He holds a Masters Degree in Education from Harvard University, with a concentration in adolescent development and counseling. http://www.petersklarspeaks.net http://www.petersklar.net http://www.petersklaronline.com http://www.petersklar.org http://www.kidwhoplayedthepalace.net http://www.beginningsengland.com http://www.facebook.com/people/Peter-Sklar/631511673#/profile.php?id=631511
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  Peter Sklar on FOX News
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  Peter Sklar on FOX News
  
  Peter Sklar hates a scam more than anyone else in the world. Lecturing to young people around the country, Peter Sklar teaches how to spot a scam and what's really needed in order to become a professional performer. Mr. Sklar holds a Masters Degree in Education from Harvard University, and is pleased to be making his Broadway producing debut with his new musical, The Kid Who Played the Palace, (Director, Bill Martin, Broadway's The Lieutenant: five-time Tony nominee).
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  His work to date has been the subject of five feature-length articles in The New York Times, along with numerous feature articles in The New York Daily News, New York Post, Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune, Atlanta Journal/Constitution, Kansas City Star, as well as on numerous ABC, NBC and CBS local and nation-wide news and entertainment programs including E! True Hollywood Story, Bravo Channel, Donahue, Good Morning America, etc. In 1984, Mr. Sklar founded the famed Beginnings Workshop in upstate New York. Currently, workshops take place in both England and the United States. His publication, Winning Monologues from the Beginnings Workshop, (Samuel French/Baker's Plays), is a standard text in many high school and college theater departments, as well as a resource for numerous talent agencies and casting directors. Mr. Sklar studied concert piano at New York's Juilliard School of Music and was a career musician. He holds a Masters Degree in Education from Harvard University, with a concentration in adolescent development and counseling. http://www.petersklarspeaks.net http://www.petersklar.net http://www.petersklaronline.com http://www.petersklar.org http://www.kidwhoplayedthepalace.net http://www.beginningsengland.com http://www.facebook.com/people/Peter-Sklar/631511673#/profile.php?id=631511
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  Peter Sklar on E! True Hollywood Story
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  Peter Sklar on E! True Hollywood Story
  
  Peter Sklar hates a scam more than anyone else in the world. Lecturing to young people around the country, Peter Sklar teaches how to spot a scam and what's really needed in order to become a professional performer. Mr. Sklar holds a Masters Degree in Education from Harvard University, and is pleased to be making his Broadway producing debut with his new musical, The Kid Who Played the Palace, (Director, Bill Martin, Broadway's The Lieutenant: five-time Tony nominee).
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  His work to date has been the subject of five feature-length articles in The New York Times, along with numerous feature articles in The New York Daily News, New York Post, Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune, Atlanta Journal/Constitution, Kansas City Star, as well as on numerous ABC, NBC and CBS local and nation-wide news and entertainment programs including E! True Hollywood Story, Bravo Channel, Donahue, Good Morning America, etc. In 1984, Mr. Sklar founded the famed Beginnings Workshop in upstate New York. Currently, workshops take place in both England and the United States. His publication, Winning Monologues from the Beginnings Workshop, (Samuel French/Baker's Plays), is a standard text in many high school and college theater departments, as well as a resource for numerous talent agencies and casting directors. Mr. Sklar studied concert piano at New York's Juilliard School of Music and was a career musician. He holds a Masters Degree in Education from Harvard University, with a concentration in adolescent development and counseling. http://www.petersklarspeaks.net http://www.petersklar.net http://www.petersklaronline.com http://www.petersklar.org http://www.kidwhoplayedthepalace.net http://www.beginningsengland.com http://www.facebook.com/people/Peter-Sklar/631511673#/profile.php?id=631511
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  Author: petersklar Keywords: Peter Sklar scam Peter Sklar Beginnings Workshop Added: February 22, 2009
  
  Peter Sklar on CBS
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  Peter Sklar on CBS
  
  Peter Sklar hates a scam more than anyone else in the world. Lecturing to young people around the country, Peter Sklar teaches how to spot a scam and what's really needed in order to become a professional performer. Mr. Sklar holds a Masters Degree in Education from Harvard University, and is pleased to be making his Broadway producing debut with his new musical, The Kid Who Played the Palace, (Director, Bill Martin, Broadway's The Lieutenant: five-time Tony nominee).
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  His work to date has been the subject of five feature-length articles in The New York Times, along with numerous feature articles in The New York Daily News

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  Published on: 3/23/2007    Last Visited: 3/23/2007  

  a lecture on becoming a star with talent coach Peter Sklar, Sunday, March 25, 7 p.m. Free.30 School St., North Andover.

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  Published on: 1/30/2008    Last Visited: 1/30/2008  

  About Peter Sklar
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  Book, Music, Lyrics by Peter Sklar
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  The book, music, and lyrics are by Peter Sklar, (PRODUCER), who is also producing the show.
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  Peter Sklar on the Web
  
  Contact Peter: petersklar@aol.com
  
  All Contents Copyright © 2006 Peter Sklar . All rights reserved.
  
  VISIT PETER SKLAR IN THE NEWS

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  Published on: 1/24/2006    Last Visited: 9/17/2007  

  "Winning Monologues from the Beginnings Workshop", written with Peter Sklar, has been released by Bakers Plays/Samuel French.
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  If you or your child has been interviewed and formally invited to the beginnings workshop, you are welcome to address any questions or requests for information directly to Mr. Sklar by telephone.Please write or email for more information;
  
  petersklar@aol.com beginnings workshopc/o Peter Sklar, Director68-A Croton Dam RdOssining, NY 10562

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  Published on: 3/6/2007    Last Visited: 9/17/2007  

  by Peter Sklar
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  The workshop has enjoyed a spotless twenty-two year history of cutting-edge practices in nutrition, hygiene and emotional care, all provided by mature, experienced and well-trained chaperones who are under strict and direct supervision by both an experienced, professional Head Chaperone, (Dr. Kevin Kolack, Ph.D), and also the workshop's Director, Mr. Sklar.
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  WATCH BEGINNINGS DIRECTOR PETER SKLAR!
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  This is conducted directly by Mr. Sklar and Dr. Kolack.
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  Noteworthy statistic: We are pleased to report that beginnings' twenty-two year history, (founded in 1984), encompassing a student population of more than ten thousand children, teens and young adults, has never produced a single major injury or illness, nor a single medical insurance claim, nor a single significant complaint of ANY nature whatsoever related to this workshop, its staff, or its director, Peter Sklar.
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  If you or your child has been interviewed and formally invited to the beginnings workshop, you are welcome to address any questions or requests for information directly to Mr. Sklar by telephone.Please write or email for more information;
  
  petersklar@aol.com beginnings workshopc/o Peter Sklar, Director68-A Croton Dam Rd.Ossining, NY 10562
  
  Design and Content Copyright © 1999-2007 Peter Sklar

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  Published on: 4/28/2005    Last Visited: 9/17/2007  

  SO YOU WANT TO BE A STAR --- PETER SKLAR KNOWS WHAT IT TAKES
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  "The average kids who are doing this are healthy and happy," Peter Sklar said."And I've known enough of them to say that with some authority."
  
  Sklar, 56, is an independent producer, child-development counselor, talent scout and director of a performing-arts center in upstate New York.
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  Sklar also travels around the country, giving lectures on how young people can further their careers while avoiding common pitfalls such as industry scams and eating disorders.He even jokes about "stage mom syndrome."
  
  "Today's stage mothers will say, `I'm not pushing my child," Sklar said in a telephone interview."I'm not making her do this.Ever since she was 2 1/2 weeks old, this has been her dream.'"
  
  Sklar will speak at 1 p.m. Saturday at Sherry's School of Dance, 802 W. Main St. in Collinsville.His lecture is called "Young Dreams ... Fears, Hopes and Fantasies."
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  Sklar focuses on four major points.
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  "I tell kids, `You have to eat a lot of green vegetables every day," Sklar said."You have to cut down on your sugar and caffeine.You have to drink a lot of water.You have to wash your hands.'"
  
  Sklar advises teenagers and twentysomethings to stay single, noting youthful marriages among entertainers usually fail and they can interfere with careers.
  
  Finally, he encourages family members, teachers, neighbors and friends to think and act positive.
  
  "(Aspiring entertainers) have to politely and respectfully ignore the advice of anyone who ever tells them, `There's so much competition and rejection in this business that you have to have something more realistic and practical to fall back on,'" Sklar said.
  
  "It comes from people who care about these kids.They want to protect them.But it's the most destructive advice you can give to a young person who has a dream."
  
  Sklar recommends young dancers, musicians and actors beef up their resumes by taking classes and performing in local productions whenever possible.
  
  He sees no problem with parents taking children to New York City or Los Angeles during summer vacations to read trade papers, go to open auditions and "get their feet wet" in show business.
  
  "I don't like parents moving out there full time and trying to start a career with their kids unless the child's at least 18," Sklar said."It just feels wrong."
  
  He strongly encourages high-school graduates to spend a year in New York City or Los Angeles before going to college.They can get a feel for life as a struggling entertainer by auditioning, taking classes, waiting tables and paying rent.
  
  Sklar prefers New York City because people don't need cars, and they can get more accomplished in a day without fighting traffic.The city also offers opportunities for actors with all levels of experience.
  
  "There's nobody more bewildered than a 22-year-old, theater-arts graduate who has no idea what's out there waiting for them," Sklar said.
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  Sklar practically begs young people to attend college.He has no hard evidence but feels educated entertainers are more successful overall.
  
  Sklar discourages students from majoring in theater or other performing arts, although many in show business disagree.
  
  "I think they should minor in (performing arts) and major in something that broadens their perspective, increases their depth," Sklar said."I recommend things like psychology, history, philosophy or sociology so when they come to your table they bring more to it."
  
  Sklar warns parents to stay away from hotel talent searches, non-union talent or modeling agencies, companies that charge high prices to prepare portfolios and anyone else who doesn't offer to provide client references.
  
  Agencies not affiliated with the Screen Actors Guild can't get clients major jobs or earn large commissions, so many rely on sales of unnecessary services to get by.
  
  "There's virtually nothing we learn about you with any relevance to casting from a photograph," Sklar said.
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  Sklar grew up in a musical family.He studied concert piano at The Juilliard School in New York City.His mother was a pianist.His sister is a flutist.
  
  Sklar started his career as a theater accompanist and children's vocal coach.He earned a master's degree in education from Harvard University and led discussion groups for young Broadway performers.
  
  "They would come in and talk about their lives," Sklar said."It was so interesting to me that I started writing a musical about it (`The Kid Who Played the Palace'), and 20 years later, I'm producing it."
  
  In 1984, Sklar founded the Beginnings Workshop in Hancock, N.Y., near his home in Ossining.Hundreds of young people from all over the country have trained theree in theater, vocal music and other performing arts.
  
  Behind the scenes, Sklar tries to reassure parents that young people can work in show business and still live healthy, happy, relatively normal lives as long as they have plenty of love and support.
  
  "You hear about the kids who became stars and then crashed and burned," Sklar said.

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