This could be my shortest column ever. Actually, it could be only four words long. The title is the column itself: Look like your headshot. The end. Done. That’s it. Except that’s not it. Or…
Ulmer vs. Forbes vs. StarMeter
Hey Bonnie, I came across an article you wrote about the Ulmer’s list and Forbes Star Currency. Are these the same thing? I’ve been using Star Currency in hopes that accuracy is fine for money…
Thrival Jobs
Settle in for a long one, folks. Remember a couple of weeks back when Robert Keniston wrote in to ask for tips on balancing the need for a survival job with the nearly required networking…
Only One Chance to Impress a Casting Director?
Hello, First, thank you for the work you do! I’ve been out here for little over three years now, and your column on Agent-Free Auditioning was a great breakdown of the scene as far as…
Book the Room
I was listening to a lovely and talented actor friend talking about some good news. She had just come from a fantastic audition. As she gushed about all the prep work she had done and…
Request for a Column on Best Actor Survival Jobs
Hi Bonnie, Not sure if you’ve already covered this but I didn’t come across it in your columns archives. As you may know a lot of actors work at night. For example, I work the…
Preparation
I was watching an episode of Friends in which Joey was being congratulated for having booked the lead in a series called Mac and CHEESE. One of his friends asked, “Are you psyched?” His reply:…
Feedback on Conspiracy of Yes
Got loads of great feedback on Conspiracy of Yes. THANK YOU! Here’s just some of it. Thanks Bon. I needed to read that. Recently I was turned down for theatrical representation by a very well…
Get Organized
Sometimes I have so much to do that I can’t see straight for a moment. This wave of overwhelm hits and I have to focus on what needs to be done right now in order…
Final Let’s Meet the Readers!
Last month, I opened up the Your Turn section for the month of July to actor introductions. I asked you to share: How you’d pitch yourself if someone invited you into the room and said,…