One of the most consistent responses to the “How We Can Make Your Job Easier” question has been, “Give us more information!” As a graduate of the school of, “the more information, the better,” I’m…
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How to Become a Union Actor
I am a nonunion actor who aspires to pursue my goal of becoming a television actor. How does a nonunion actor become a union actor? Is it true that casting directors will not even see…
Sides, Sides, Everywhere Sides
Well hello and Happy New Year! I’m back from a lovely two weeks’ vacation and ready to resume the “How Can We Make Your Job Easier” themed columns. Gotta tell ya, after having written columns…
The Year In Review
This was such a hit layst year, I’ll be doing it again. Enjoy! Take The First Line From The First Post Of Each Month Of 2004. That’s Your Year In Review. January 2005: Okay, so…
The Sum of All Years: 29
Ten survival jobs (ranging from BSW to Improv Comedy Traffic School; from Rox to petsitting), signed with agent on Thanksgiving, shot indie films, did standup, finally living MY life. The Sum Of All Years is…
The Sum of All Years: 27
Therapist declares: “You’re not bipolar! You’re a JUNKIE!” Withdrawal from painkillers sucks, but reinvention is blissful. Travel. Teach. Start PhD in Instructional Technology. “Miss G. loves Chip!” The Sum Of All Years is Bonnie Gillespie’s…
Monitoring the Culture: Rent
Wow. That was really good. I’ve never seen the play. I’ve never read the script. The most meaningful thing I’ve ever read about Rent (Broadway, music, or movie) was at Ali’s blog. And today, finally,…
The Sum of All Years: 26
Commissioned to document elementary school broadcasting, which becomes my thesis; named Olympic soccer venue technology coordinator; visited Spain (again). Momma marries Papa Bear. I graduate (again). The Sum Of All Years is Bonnie Gillespie’s autobiography…
Happy Casting Director
So, y’know I love to brag about the amazing casts I bring together for such GREAT films, right? Well… this one is different. Last night, I attended the World Premiere of Queen of Cactus Cove…
It Takes too Long to Build Credits in Hollywood
Sometimes agents, managers, and perhaps CDs seem to want to hear that the actor is a fresh face, especially if they have few or no credits. This actor was told by an agent to lie…