Hallo again, Bonnie! So as I mentioned in my previous email, I move to LA next week. I’ve been trying to get my reel together for a couple years now. I’ve been struggling with actually…
Follow-Through
Oh, a sad little thing happened over the past six weeks, while I’ve been casting the second season of Bite Me. We invited actors — multiple actors — to put themselves on tape, so they…
Change My Haircolor to Be More Castable?
Hi Bonnie! I’m a long-time fan, love your book, love your column. Thank you for all of your giving back. Can I ask your advice? I’m early 30s actress in LA — type is professional…
Smoothing It Out
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…