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…
Browsing Category The Actors Voice
LA Theatre Companies
A few weeks ago, I asked for your feedback on the best theatre companies in Los Angeles. This week’s column represents your comments, official word from a few active theatre companies, and my own notes…
Casting Director Strike?
What is the truth about this pending CD strike? As an actor, we hear a lot of stuff. I’m wondering if all casting will stand by this. It sounds like CDs get the short end…
Good Actor, Bad Actor, Ugly Actor
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…
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…