When a breakdown goes out, we list the character name, basic description of the character, names of actors who have the essence of the character, the billing for the role, and the page number on…
Posts Published by Bonnie Gillespie
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Why Are Headshots 8×10?
Dear Bonnie, I have pored over your articles from the past several years and I did not find anyone who had presented a question that I have been pondering for quite some time. Why has…
Starting Over
I don’t watch American Idol. I think I watched about a third of an episode during the Justin-and-Kelly season back in 2002 when I was subbing in at the casting editor’s desk at Back Stage…
Advice for Canadian Actors Hoping to Work in the States
Remember back a few weeks ago, when an actor wrote in with questions about being Canadian and working in Los Angeles? Here’s a reminder: I am trying to find a legal way to get down…
Eyes on the Prize?
About a month ago, some keywords in one of my standing Google Alerts sent me to the production blog for the book-to-film I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell. I have not read the book,…
Quick-Answer Actor Questions
So, it’s time once again for a bunch of quick-answer questions. Woo hoo! Hi Bonnie, Thanks for all you great columns; I’ve taken quite a bit of advice from them. My question is about website…
The Stench of Desperation
Ah, actors. You sweet, crazy lot! Every new breakdown I put out, I’m reminded that — in addition to the thousands upon thousands of wonderful, professional actors that fill my days — there are a…
Feedback on The New Business Model
This week’s Your Turn is just a quick, “Yes, and,” regarding last week’s The New Business Model (and a reminder that I’m still looking for help in compiling information from Canadian actors working in the…
I Think I Want to Be an Actor
Every now and then, I get an email like this one: Dear Bonnie, I hope I am not wasting your time by sending you this email. If I do then I am terribly sorry. I…