So, I’m in a meeting with the owner of Breakdown Services (Gary Marsh) and he stops conversation to say, “Bonnie, do an article on proper actor etiquette and include this…” (I won’t say which one…
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Freelancing with Several Agencies
I freelance with several agencies. Even though sometimes I self-submit to the casting director, I’ve only been called for principal role auditions through those agencies. Do most U5 or principal roles get cast only through…
What about Commercials?
I’ve been asked to cover some basic information about commercials. Here are some common terms, types of commercials, and a little myth-busting, as well as an invitation to another wonderful SAG event regarding commercials. Enjoy!…
Question about LA Theatre Companies
I would like to join a theatre company and I know there are many out there. Do you have a couple you strongly recommend? Ooh, this is a good one! I’m a huge fan of…
The ABCs of the CHSPE
Several times in my young casting career, I’ve been hired to cast children in SAG indie feature films. I have found that it is frequently up to me to educate producers and indie filmmakers on…
Odds of Booking a Role Via Taped Audition
Since I’m an out-of-state actor, I would like to know the odds of actually getting a callback or booking a role by sending in an audition tape. It sounds like most people book roles by…
Shall We Sundance?
It’s that time again: Sundance. But not just Sundance, of course. There’s also Slamdance, Slamdunk, No Dance, Lapdance, TromaDance, X-Dance, Freedom Cinema Festival, and the Park City Film & Music Fest. If you’ve got an…
Monitoring the Culture: Committed
Wow. This show sucks. Keith keeps telling me to give it a minute, but I’m pretty sure I’m on SUCK, as far as the love-of-the-show meter is concerned. Yeah. It’s pegged at SUCK. Tom Poston,…
Networking for Young Actors
Regarding your suggested resolutions, what about child actors? I’ve got all the love and support I need from my parents, but this situation can be overwhelming. I can’t volunteer for casting directors. I can’t go…