I’ve been reading your articles religiously for the past six months and they are very helpful. You mentioned recently that you are trying to post actual video auditions of those who really just nail it…
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Two Letters
A couple of weeks ago, the new edition of Self-Management for Actors hit town. Right away, we packaged up copies to mail out to folks who’d pre-purchased through our website. We also sent out promo…
Big-City Agent… Regrets?
My daughter has been taking acting classes for almost two years now. We live outside of Memphis and have found it very hard to get auditions in this area. We actually have an agent out…
In-Room Direction
This week, we’re going to take a look at in-room direction. You’ll recall that I’ve covered the audition redirect in a previous column, but this time I’m looking at the ways in which directors, CDs,…
Frustration Over Kid Actor Height Issue
Okay, Bonnie, I love your columns, but I think you may have missed the point of one of the gripes you featured in last week’s edition. A parent had expressed frustration at CDs who don’t…
Talent Agent in Winnipeg with Questions about Casting
I am a talent agent in Winnipeg. Winnipeg has become a very busy center recently. We have two principal casting directors and two extra casting directors. Both are starting to venture into principal and commercial…
Auditions That Don’t Count
Over the last two weeks, we’ve looked at issues of respect in terms of How We Can Make Your Job Easier. What about the issue of auditioning for roles that don’t exist? That’s certainly something…
Agency Commissions on Nonunion Work
This week, I’m going to focus on an issue that’s been a recent topic at the Hollywood Happy Hour Yahoo group. Hollywood Happy Hour is a networking group that Nelson Aspen and I founded several…
It’s Still about Respect
Here comes part two of my “How We Can Make Your Job Easier” topic on the issue of respect for actors. Let’s jump right into your emails. If you’re going to book a producers’ session…