I was sharing one of my favorite stories about timing with the current students of the SMFA Seminar and was asked whether I had ever written this story into a column. I hadn’t (outright)… until…
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Multiple Submissions to the Same Casting Office
Bonnie – I wanted to drop a quick note to say thank you. The information in your articles — and your overall positive nature on Twitter — is so refreshing and inspiring. I truly thank…
Extra Work on an Acting Resume?
Hi Bonnie! Recently my friend and I encountered a little discrepancy regarding appropriate billing on a resume. She and I were both extras on a TV show a few months back, and she has listed…
Motivation vs. Inspiration
Briefly, almost a year ago, I mentioned that there’s a difference between motivation and inspiration. Here: Get out there. And surround yourself with people who inspire you. I used to say “surround yourself with people…
Put Acting on Hold While I Fix My Teeth?
Hey Bonnie, Been reading your column recently and it’s great! So I’ve recently made a decision about wanting to become an actor. However, I’m afraid that I’ll be needing to get braces/Invisalign (best case scenario)…
Recharging Is SO Important. Thanks!
Hello Bonnie, David Hill here! You featured the premiere episode of my webseries Roomies! as the Self-Produced Clip of the Week back in April of 2010. In addition, I had the pleasure of meeting you…
Potential Sucks
Have you ever been told you have potential? Yeah. That’s just rude. Sure, it means you show promise. You have the seed of talent planted there. But the overarching message is that you’re not doing…
How to Get a Casting Internship
Hello Bonnie! Congrats on your recent and upcoming Self-Management for Actors Seminar tours; you must be beyond excited! I had a question for you and hope you can help. In asking, or offering rather, to…