Four years ago, I wrote an article about the “new law,” AB 1319. This is also known as the CD workshop law, the mall scout scam law, and the Krekorian Talent Scam Prevention Act of…
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The Reel Deal: Celebrity Mentors Announced!
The Reel Deal, the multi-platform reality show I’m casting, has just disclosed the list of celebs for our first season. These celebrities (all hyphenates themselves) will mentor and collaborate with up-and-coming actors, directors, composers, and…
Feedback on Actor Age Range
Here’s some feedback I received on last week’s age range article from the parents of young actors forum, PARF. I like this article a lot. Also, it’s so important to look like one’s headshot and…
March Forth
This week includes one of my favorite days of the year. No, not my birthday or a special anniversary of any kind. It’s the only day of the year that’s also a complete sentence: March…
Still More Feedback on Shiny New Thing
Hi Bonnie, Great “Shiny New Thing” article and subject as keeping things “fresh” can be a challenge when you’re working the grind. In reply to your call to action, here is a bit of what…
Actor Age Range
A few months back, I put out a breakdown for a project in which there were two roles that caused a bit of comedy (in the Actor Darwinism style of comedy) regarding age range. Luckily,…
More Feedback on Shiny New Thing
Bonnie, Just read Shiny New Thing and it really spoke about the complacency that humans get into at times. I have seen it between actors as well as between crew and I believe the saying…
FAQ: When Will SMFA4 Arrive from Amazon?
Okay, since I’m answering this question no fewer than 12 times per day, I’m gonna put this post here and hope it helps! (I also hope this answer will no longer be necessary very soon,…
Feedback on Shiny New Thing
Hi Bonnie — I saw your column called Shiny New Thing and felt compelled to respond! You asked the question of how one keeps the work fresh, alive, shiny, and new — especially with the…