Hi Bonnie, First, thank you for giving us access to you through “The Actors Voice.” It is so nice to have the means to ask questions of someone like you. I also follow you on…
Spend the Two Bucks
*sigh* Every time I put out a breakdown, it’s the same thing. Thousands of gorgeous, wonderful, fantastic submissions made through the breakdown itself, as directed… and dozens of wannabe actors who make me weep for…
Resources for a Young Actor in Atlanta
Hi, I have a 15-year-old son that wants to get into acting. He has a natural ability to engage in acting roles. Currently he does not have a lot to put on a resumé. He…
Muscle for the Hustle
One of the things that happens when you’ve been living a Self-Management for Actors lifestyle for a good amount of time is that you develop so much proactivity, so much discipline, so much joy for…
More Surgery
If you’re the praying type, please pray. If you’re the vibing type, please vibe me up. If you’re the white light type, please surround me in it. Particularly in the 10:30am to 1pm range, Thursday,…
Thoughts on HIMYM’s “Big Reveal”
I love it when regular readers are inspired to share their thoughts about this business and our collective journey as creatives, together. That’s what happened this week, when Jessica Leigh Smith reflected on the “big…
Five Friends Films
Five Friends Films Earlier this month, I was traveling between New York and Philadelphia to work with the actors of Temple University, SAG-AFTRA, and AEA through the SAG Foundation. My traveling companion and I were…
Reader Down with the Pursuit
Hey Bon, Getting Down with the Pursuit!! This was a really relevant column for me this week. I have gotten fed up with my fellow actors talking (griping) about what they do when we meet…
Lies You Tell Yourself
Many times, we get into the habit of believing the stories we repeat in our brains — and to one another. I saw a fabulous tweet from Naomi Campbell that summed it up pretty well:…
How to Get Started as an Actor No Matter Where You Live
Recently I was engaged in an online discussion in which one of the people expressed frustration at the lack of mentors and potential fellow mastermind group participants in her community. She lives in a college…