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Joey played the part of "Trevor Martin" on AMC during the 2009 Christmas episode.



1. Has Joey done any other work outside of AMC?
Not yet. We've been to a bunch of casting calls for commercials and print ads, but nothing like what he did on AMC. Were hoping for more in the future.

2. How was it for the Joey working with Chrishell (Amanda) and Ricky (Jake)?
They were very nice to him. Before the shoot on the first day they asked about the children (twins) that usually play Trevor, who were sick that week, and talked a bit about how much Joey looks like them. After the shoot they praised Joey on how well behaved he was.

3. How did you feel after finding out Joey would be taping at All My Children?
My wife and I were thrilled. It was very exciting for his first job to be an appearance on a network tv show.

4. Did Joey get to spend time with the other children backstage?
There was some time between scenes where the other children were waiting in the same place as us but Joey was really too young to interact with them much.

5. What was it like having the big Christmas scenes for a first day on set?
The Christmas scenes were actually shot the second day that we were on set. The huge cast and multiple takes was very interesting. They take the kids in and out several times for each scene. The adults do a run through of the scene before they bring in the kids for the actual taping. Very exciting stuff.

6. Has Joey ever watched his scenes? does he recognize himself?
We generally don't let him watch too much non-educational TV, but he has seen one of his scenes and he does recognize himself.

7. How did Joey get into the business?
My wife was at a restaurant with some friends and Joey and was approached by the owner of Tribute Talent in Staten Island NY. She told my wife that he was very cute and behaved so well for the time she observed them at the table. She gave us her card and we sent her some pictures.

8. Were there any funny things that can be shared that went on while on set or backstage those days at AMC?
There was another child there for both days of shooting as a backup Trevor. He didnt look as much like the twins as Joey does, so they didn't use him in any scenes. He was there just in case Joey acted up or wouldn't stop crying (which he never did). The other boy also got paid even tho he had no scenes.
The outfit that Joey wore in all his scenes were pajamas that didn't really fit well. He is taller than the twins and you can tell in his scenes that the pants were much too short.

9. How did Joey like working with Jill Larson (Opal)?
She was very nice to him and he seemed to like her. The truth is that Joey has a very sweet personality and will let just about anyone hold and play with him. It's one of the reasons he is suited to this type of work.

10. How long was the Christmas shoot (Martin family and at the appt.) to do?
The apartment scene was shot the first day. We were there at AMC for about 4 hours, most of that time waiting for other shots to be finished. The actual time on camera for that scene was almost exactly the amount of time that ended up in the show. There were no re-takes and they use several cameras and edit while taping for the different angles of the scene.
The Christmas party scene was much more involved. We were at AMC for about 6 hours. Joey was called in and out several times for scenes. There were a few cuts and re-takes, expected when there are so many cast members and kids together in one scene.

Is there anything else you'd like to add?
In the end it was a great experience and was hoping to do more with AMC. Unfortunately, the move to shooting in California makes that impossible. We'll keep going to casting calls and I hope Joey will get more work in the future. It was a fun and interesting experience, and I would let Joey do it again in a second.

We would like to thank Joey's family for participating in the Star-Kidz Holiday Q&A event this year!