One of the hardest things for actors to do, it seems, is savor the moment. There is always this sense of, “Ooh, things are going to be so great when…” where actors are concerned. (Heck,…
Browsing Category The Actors Voice
Actors Sharing Their Victories
Every now and then, I’ll take a look through my “flagged” emails and notice a trend. Sometimes, that trend is “beginners looking for advice on first steps.” Sometimes, it’s “actors who have lost their way…
Being in Sync
This will be a quick column. And that’s because it’s a really simple concept I’m going to cover, and I don’t want to overcomplicate it by writing too much “about” it. One of an actor’s…
Should I Go to the Film Festival?
Hey Bonnie! Thanks again for your wonderful columns. It’s like a secret little treat I get to devour each week. If only more actors knew about it, we’d have a lot more informed actors out…
Back to Basics
I haven’t done the math, but I think I write two philosophical columns for every one nuts-and-bolts column. I think. That feels about right. I’m not going to bother tallying it up to be sure….
Gluten-Free Actor
Hi Bonnie, As I’ve said before and I’ll say it again your books and articles have been such an inspiration to me. Seriously, I will never go to an Army audition with camouflage on again….
Validation
Lately, I’ve been doing my best to limit my online memberships. There was a time (not too many years ago) when I was a member of about a dozen acting-related message boards and discussion forums….
Florida Agent Wants Her Submissions to Stand Out
Dear Bonnie, My name is Alicia and I am a SAG franchised agent in Florida. I have read your Casting Qs book and am just starting on Acting Qs. I wanted to thank you for…
The Power of “Eh”
I’m recovering from a horrific case of the Hollywood Crud. You know that strain of pure evil that is hitting CDs, agents, filmmakers, writers, showrunners, managers, publicists, and actors everywhere? Yeah. It hit me. Twice….
Feedback on Gimmicks
Hi Bonnie- I read your column every week and wanted to say thanks for all the info you’ve shared. You and Mark Sikes have really unveiled many of the mysteries of the casting world! This…