Ever since CastingAbout posted their Network Upfronts Report, chatter has been all over about these pilots that didn’t go. Actors who tested at network but who didn’t get cast are saying, “Oh, wow. I spent…
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Keep Going
This isn’t the “post Pacific Pole Championships post” in which I talk about volunteering for this spectacular day of motivation, and then brag on Danielle for her amazing routine (and her third-place medal), or on…
Don’t Try to Solve Actor Problems That Don’t Exist
Hi Bonnie, I have been a successful actor in the UK for a number of years. By “successful” I mean that within the UK industry I’m known and respected by directors and casting directors alike;…
Character History
So, a zillion years ago, in my college “intro to acting” class, I got hand cramps doing these Stanislavski-based character history exercises, in which we were asked to find out all sorts of details about…
Thirsty Third Thursday and Other LA Networking Events
Hi Bonnie, I just wanted to say thanks for some informative and interesting posts and columns I’ve read of yours. While not an actor (I’m a writer, producer, and filmmaker), some of the things you…
Backing a Winner
The guy sat down in the seat next to me on the airplane headed back to Los Angeles. We made eye contact, smiled, nodded. Before we were even in the air, he had pulled out…
The Pole Post
Nine weeks ago today, I attended my first pole dancing class. I had already paid for six weeks of training, plus the teaser intro, because I knew I was very likely to leave my very…
Thank You for the Invaluable Acting Advice
Hi Bonnie! I just wanted to thank you so much for the invaluable advice you have in your weekly column. About a year ago I moved out to LA, not actually planning on becoming an…
Smarter Actors
Are actors smarter these days? Or am I just consistently surrounding myself with smarter actors? Y’know what? I don’t even care what the WHY is, on this issue. The truth is, there has definitely been…
Reel Footage? Short Film? Feature Film? Help!
Hi Bonnie, To say you have taught me everything I know about the business may in fact be an understatement. Self-Management for Actors helped me create a mindset about my career that is unheard of…