Actors aren’t asked for bios as often as they’re asked for a headshot, resume, or demo reel, but the need does come up now and then, so let’s get down to how to make your…
Feedback on Extra Work as a Relationship-Builder
This week’s Your Turn is a follow-up from the lovely actor who wrote in a few weeks back about asking for an IMDb credit for a featured extra gig. I advised against that, of course,…
Adding Agents and CDs as Facebook Friends
Hi there Bonnie, I went back to review your column Social Networking and Acting and got to thinking… usually my first mistake, HA! …about social networking — especially Facebook. My son Kyle and I have…
Effortless
I’m fortunate enough to spend a few hours each week with some of the finest people on the planet. Mostly actors, but also a few producers, directors, writers, coaches, publicists, casting assistants, agents’ assistants, hyphenates….
Rich Hinz: Wiggling and Walking Funny
So, let’s say you’re an actor who happens to have a disability. You’re classified as a PWD and you bring your disability into the room with you on every audition, every callback, every rehearsal, every…
How to Build on a Body-Double Booking
Hi, Bonnie. I know you will have the perfect answer to this, so I have to write and ask it. I’m in Atlanta, so bookings can be tough to come by. I have one co-star…
TV Targeting
It’s fall, and that means there’s a lot of talk about watching TV and preparing yourself for any audition you might get for the many, many shows out there. Awesome. TV is great because there’s…
Thank You for Thrival Jobs
Bonnie, I just wanted to thank you for your recent article about thrival jobs. It really hit home with me and has made me think about my current situation a little differently. I am a…