It’s possible that this story made its way into the program at a certain synagogue in Chicago recently. That’s because I was so intrigued by what I had observed at LAX that I talked about…
Advice for a Chicago Actress
Hi Bonnie, I’m sure you’ve heard this a hundred times, from a hundred different actors, but, I need help. I’m a 28 year-old actress living in the Chicago area. I’ve been doing theatre for years….
What’s Your Business Model?
I know I’ve been writing a lot lately about businesses. Non-acting businesses. Business models outside of the entertainment industry. And I’ve been doing so because — after all these years of trying to come at…
Union Rules and Low-Budget Casting
Hi Bonnie, We’ve been in contact before through castings, classes, and now your awesome BonBlasts. I’m sorry to drop in on you so suddenly, but I was wondering if you could answer a couple questions…
Extras Calling Service
Hi Bonnie, Just wanted to know if by chance you knew anything about an “actors’ service” by the name of “Virgo Casting.” Their name was given to me by a fellow actor but he did…
For Sale By Owner
I love those home magazines. Not magazines, really. Those “home showcase” catalogue like things you can pick up for free, and flip through, neighborhood by neighborhood, to see what’s for sale, what recently sold, and…
Something New
One of the things I do when I have spare time is audit acting classes. Since I’m regularly asked by my students and coaching clients about certain acting coaches, I figure it’s my responsibility to…
$1500 Kid Actor Workshop?
Recently, I got the following email from one of my Self-Management for Actors course graduates. Asking for a friend in another market. Ever heard of [COMPANY NAME REDACTED]? They’re charging $1500 for a workshop for…
Bonnie Archives Cure the Actor Blues
Hey Bonnie!! When I get the actor blues, I make a cup of earl gray and read archived Bonnie columns until I feel less shitty. Today’s were random articles, snippets of this and snippets of…