Ah… I love it when I see themes emerging in my work with creatives all over the world. Several folks, recently, have been hitting the proverbial wall on their projects. Those projects range from the…
Facebook Search
Realizing tonight that Facebook could *further* dominate the planet if it offered a search function that allowed users to find the post in which so-and-so said such-and-such whatever number of years ago. This post is…
Negotiating a Deal without an Agent
Hi Bonnie, I was going to post this on the Actors Access message board then I saw the link to your column. I did a search but didn’t find any relevant links. I booked a…
Giving Good Sandbox
When it’s time for Team Cricket Feet meetings, we surround ourselves with folks who “give good sandbox.” This is my way of describing people who share their toys, who “yes, and…” the conversation, who enjoy…
Targeting Value-Based Projects and Requesting Inbox Coaching
Dear Bonnie, I am an actor seeking to get back into the craft and find work after many years of layoff in which I married, had four kids, and worked odd jobs. I am endeavoring…
Be a Lovely Guest
I’ve been a fan of the amazing Crista Flanagan since I first saw her on stage at the Comedy Union in 2002. Anyone who has read any of the first three editions of Self-Management for…
Extra Work on an Acting Resume
Dear Bonnie Gillespie: I have a question about my acting resume that I’m putting together. I’ve done featured extra work on several high-profile television shows in New York and I’ve had family members and even…
Don’t Leave Your Party
If you’re in this business for more than a minute (heck, if you’re in this LIFE for more than a minute), you’re gonna see friends come and go, you’re gonna have fans love you then…
Caption Contest
So, a few weeks ago, I tweeted the following: Not surprisingly, my Twitter followers are damn clever and funny, so I got a few snort-inducing replies to the photo, which caused me to declare a…
Feedback on Avoiding the Creepers
Last week’s Your Turn from the actor who had a meeting schedule with a director who was asking inappropriately personal questions in the pre-meeting phoner got the attention of quite a few readers who wanted…