You made the decision. You weighed the risks. You sold everything you owned and moved across the country, leaving family, friends, and loved ones behind. The pursuit of your dream is so important to you…
Posts Published by Bonnie Gillespie
is living her dreams by helping others figure out how to live theirs. Wanna work with Bon? Start here. Thanks!
*contented sigh*
Ever know for sure you made a GREAT decision the instant you (finally) made it? There is nothing so gratifying as that feeling. Onward!
Jumping from Co-Star to Guest-Star
In the last three years, I have booked ten co-stars (including four since November 2004; two of them this month). Things are definitely accelerating, so I feel good about that. One of the things I…
Billing Revisited
Wow! I had no idea, when I penned last week’s column on BILLING, that it would strike such a collective nerve! I heard you, readers. I got your emails. You have questions about billing, even…
Quick-Answer Actor Questions
It’s that time again… time to answer a handful of the many short-answer questions that come to my inbox. Enjoy! … I took your advice and I am keeping track of what films are currently…
Actor Billing on a Resume
Creative interpretations of billing are common on actors’ resumes. Certainly, there are variations from market to market, but the standard for Los Angeles actors’ resumes is pretty clear. Regardless of where you started, once you…
NY vs. LA Theatre Companies
I’m a New York theatre actor and I read your column each week, although it sometimes doesn’t translate to this coast. I don’t think I understand the whole concept of membership theatre companies. Is that…
Premature Moves
There are a few key moves actors will have the opportunity to make early in their careers. Unfortunately, these are moves actors often rush to make. And premature moves like these can stunt the natural…
Monitoring the Culture: Jamie Foxx on “Inside the Actors Studio”
Generally, this show is heavy on the pretention and that’s a thimbleful more of that than I like in my Hollywood breakfast cereal. However, if you’ve ever wanted to love this show, if you’ve ever…
About LA Theatre Companies
In keeping with this week’s focus on Los Angeles Theatre Companies, Your Turn will be your advice on choosing a theatre company. Thanks again for all of the great contributions! Email number one: I had…