I was talking with some actors recently and the topic was how *limiting* it feels to have A brand. A singular type. A bullseye. Of course, my response was (and always is) that structure isn’t…
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Feedback on Rank the Reps
Bonnie! Your email today about rep ranking couldn’t be more ON TIME. As an un-repped artist, I’m constantly trying to just do great work, build up my resumé, and target away so that I can…
Help for SAG-AFTRA Initiation Fee
You may recall that a wonderful union-eligible actor wrote in a bit ago asking about options for getting that good ol’ SAG-AFTRA initiation fee more affordable. She had already learned about the loan offered by…
Rank the Reps
A month ago, we talked about making sure your tools measure up if you’re on the great agent hunt as pilot season winds to a close. Most actors seeking new representation are planning to have…
No More Actor Mind Taffy
Hi Bonnie, It’s Miatta. I was gonna post this at the Facebook group, but since so many there already own/know the SMFA principles, I just wanted to share with everyone. Basically I wanted everyone to…
Actors: Share Your Toys
Nearly eleven years ago, I launched my column here at Actors Access with a request that you share your toys. Not only does it help us create the Hollywood we want to be a part…
Feedback on If the Role Is Yours
Good morning, Bon! Just wanted to shoot you an email about something you said that has always stuck with me in the most positive way. In Self-Management for Actors (and in your column — June…
The Cure for Your ISM
So, last week I was contacted by a BBC reporter to discuss the issues of sexism and ageism in Hollywood. Apparently, a lot of older actresses are grousing about how there are no roles for…
Feedback on Do Your Tools Measure Up
This week’s Your Turn is one very quick and simple bit of feedback on last week’s column “Do Your Tools Measure Up?” — and it sums up quite nicely all the feedback I received via…