On this premiere episode of Season Two, Lisa and David talk with Thom Nemer, the talented young star of the Disney+ feature, "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip," and his incredible mom, Lenny Levin.   This week’s Mailbag question: “How do you talk with kids about slowdowns in the industry?”   THOM NEMER Thom Nemer has established himself through his diverse range of performances. His career commenced with a television advertisement for IHOP, followed by appearances in national commercials and print advertisements. Notably, he also performed an iconic stage concert show with Pete Townshend and Alice Ripley for The Who's production of "Tommy" in 2019, portraying the young Tommy.  As he continues his journey, Thom has garnered recognition for his recurring role in the popular television series "Snowfall" as Carlo, the Prime Amazon TV series "Packed" as James, and his appearance in the titular role of Alexander in the Disney+ film "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip."  Since the age of six, Thom has developed a natural affinity for the camera, viewing it as his second home. He embraces every opportunity he is on set, bringing characters to life and creating memories. Despite his young age, Thom amuses those around him with his spirited old soul, playful demeanor, humor, energy, and professionalism.  When not engaged in projects, Thom dedicates his time to his education, participating in workshops, engaging in sports, writing stories, reading books, playing music, and spending quality time with his family, friends, and canine companion.   Instagram: @thomnemerofficial TikTok: @thomnemer    THE YOUNG ACTOR WORKSPACE was born out of a single request — a mom who was looking for help with an audition for her son. At the time, the young actor was doing a play with Lisa Picotte and David Kaufman. They were both happy to share their personal insight and advice on how to approach the particularly difficult audition material. He booked the job. Word of mouth ensued and a studio was born. In the past 20 years, Lisa and David have worked with hundreds of young actors, both in weekly classes and private coaching. Some of the young actors who have studied and coached with them have gone on to tremendous success — Millie Bobby Brown, Taylor Lautner, Rico Rodriguez, Raini Rodriguez, Grace Kaufman, Tanner Buchanan, Haley Ramm, Brenna D’Amico, Bobby Soto, just to name a few. While these young actors’ success is a point of pride for Lisa and David, they are just as proud of the many other young actors who are also working regularly, or simply gaining the skills to go out into the world feeling confident in their ability to speak in front of and honestly engage with others in whatever paths they eventually choose. While the studio continues to thrive, Lisa is now a sought-after set coach for young actors. She has worked for ABC, CBS, Showtime, Apple TV Plus and Disney among others. Instagram: @lisapicotteworkspace Facebook: @lisapicotteworkspace Website: www.youngactorworkspace.com