I saw Sean Hayes interviewed on the early morning shows while I was casting in Missouri and I knew I’d have to Season Pass the new Bravo show Situation: Comedy. Brilliant. If you have any…
Posts Published by Bonnie Gillespie
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Actor Feedback
I want feedback. When I know I did great and don’t get cast, isn’t it my right to ask for feedback? Why is feedback so hard to get? This is interesting. When I first started…
I Got a Cool Gift!
We’ve talked about gratitude before (see item 10 at this link), so you already know what a fan I am of thank you notes, little gifts for special bookings (like your first SAG gig, your…
CD Workshops
I am an actress considering joining casting director workshops (ITA, The Actor’s Group, Reel Pros, Actorsite, TVI, AIA, The Network Studio, One on One, Primetime, Actors’ Workout) but I don’t really know which are good….
New SAG Low Budget Agreements
Any actor who has read for me knows that I specialize in casting films under the SAGIndie Agreements (that’s SAG Low Budget, SAG Modified Low Budget, SAG Ultra Low Budget, and SAG Short Film Agreements)….
Submission Services
I keep hearing a lot about submission services (those groups that submit you on projects in the breakdowns that you’re right for) and I want to know if I should do it. I don’t have…
Scam Casting Notices
Notice to readers: I’m mad as Hell and I’m going to write about it. Last month, I put out a breakdown for a feature film shooting under the new SAG Ultra Low Budget contract. This…
May I Submit on Union Roles When I’m Nonunion?
I am a new actor to the area and am not yet a member of SAG or AFTRA. I read your column on when not to submit to specific audition listings, and you mentioned not…
Publicists: When, Why, and Then What?
There will be a time when you need to hire a publicist to do your promotion for you. To get perspective on that timing — and other issues involved with hiring someone else to do…
Casting Directors Vote to Join Teamsters
I read that casting directors have voted to join the Teamsters. What does this mean, for actors? Ah, yes. I received the email from the LA and NY joint casting union steering committee last week…