I have been an actress for about eight years now. During this time, I have turned down a lot of lead roles because I refuse to do hot, steamy love scenes; be nude; be partially…
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Bad Headshots, Good Headshots II
Last week’s article on headshots was so much fun, we’re going to do it again this week! First, a MAJOR thank you to the many, many actors who sent in headshots (good and bad) and…
Is Explore Talent a Scam?
Hello Bonnie, I had written you before inquiring about Explore Talent, a “bogus” way of finding out about casting notices (which I was quite suspicious about in the first place). But now my suspicions as…
Bad Headshots, Good Headshots
It’s official. This has been the most difficult column I’ve ever attempted. Yup. In over three years with Back Stage West and just over two years here at Actors Access, I’ve come up with what…
Laying the Groundwork for a Show Bible
Thank you so much for your articles, they have been enormously insightful. Here is my question. I intern at a casting office and have great relationships with everyone there. They are even working to help…
The Back-End Deal
Last week, I had the pleasure of participating in the SAG LifeRaft SAGIndie “What’s in it for me? Acting in Low Budget Independent Film” panel with actor/filmmaker DB Sweeney, producer Matthew Greenfield, SAG rep Lon…
NY Version of SMFA?
I’m in the process of moving myself to New York to take my acting to the next level. I’m so excited to have more opportunities and move ever closer to becoming a working actor. I…
Reality TV
“As an actor, I really don’t like reality shows. As a hypocrite, I watch a couple of them.” — Bill Lippincott (SAG/AEA) A recent discussion on the Showfax Actors Access message boards sent me back…
Monitoring the Culture: Stick It
For the long-ass review of the BEST MOVIE EVER, visit the BonBlogs. Here’s the short version, for Monitoring the Culture. You’ve been to the movie’s site, so you know the story. Hell, you’ve seen Bring…
Introducing: CastingAbout
Okay, so last week, I ended my column on Hedging Your TV Season Bets with this: Ugh! Do I Hafta? I’m certain that I lost some of you at the very beginning of this piece….