Something I tweeted not too long ago got a lot of feedback. My tweet? Never underestimate the power of the agent-casting relationship. What would be unpleasant in a “producer to actor” discussion is EASY for…
More Recommended Reading for DDA
Hiya, Bonnie… So glad to see you extolling the wisdom in The War of Art. It’s brought me a boatload of “a-has!” as well. Your mention in a recent column about “the zone” reminded me…
Two Filters
I’m writing this week’s column from Toronto (I wrote last week’s from Chicago; aren’t I quite the jet-setter these days!) and I’m realizing there’s been a major theme to my speaking engagements on this Self-Management…
BonBlast: The Alphabet Game and other fun stuff…
Original emailed version = here! BonBlast from the SMFA Seminars TOUR! Hello from Toronto! My first time to Canada and I’ve already experienced toonies, poutine, and huge black squirrels. Favorite thing so far? Working with…
Is It the Right Time for a Manager?
Hi, Bonnie. Wow. Next time I talk to David Lawrence XVII, I will thank him for turning me on to HHH. Not only has it been a wonderful experience hearing the wide array of voices…
Feedback on Great Expectations
Well, Great Expectations got a lot of good feedback. Most of it was like this… I thought your Great Expectations piece was one of the most humane takes on the industry I’ve read ever. I…
On the Road Again
As I write this, I am making lists of things to pack for ten days in three (much colder) cities, doing free SAG Foundation events and conducting Self-Management for Actors Seminars in Chicago, New York,…
Seeking Harold Guskin
Hi Bonnie, I hope you are well. I know you are super busy at the moment preparing for Get A-Listed (which I’m very excited about!) but I wondered if I could ask you a quick…
Actor Trade Shows
A few days ago, I wasn’t sure which of the topics from my ever-handy list of “future columns” would be the one I’d bring together during Emmy Sunday, so I tweeted: Hmm… I haven’t decided…