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GSFiSCC: Aunt Kizzy’s Back Porch

in Archive on March 25, 2010 August 14, 2025

What is the Great Southern Food in Southern California Challenge? Click here for the low-down. Want to see reviews of all stops on our tour? Same link. Wanna see any photo below, only larger? Well,…

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in The Actors Voice on March 22, 2010 August 14, 2025

So, you’ll recall that last week, I critiqued a really lovely “one sheet” compliments of Helenna Santos. Ever the type to share her toys and help other actors make good choices, here’s a great follow-up…

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Critiques: Your Demo Reels

in The Actors Voice on March 22, 2010 August 14, 2025

Welcome to week four of the five-week series on Critiques! Don’t worry, those of you who feel bored to tears with this series. We’ll be back to normal programming on April 5th. And for those…

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Debate on CD Workshops and Pay-to-Play

in The Actors Voice on March 15, 2010 August 14, 2025

Here’s a back-and-forth between a New York actor and me, about the ever-controversial topic of CD Workshops. Bonnie, I’m going to search your old articles about pay to play. I apologize if the below is…

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Critiques: Your Cover Letters

in The Actors Voice on March 15, 2010 August 14, 2025

Welcome to week three of the five-week series on Critiques! Thank you to all the rockstar actors who submitted materials for review. We’re all set (read: I don’t need any new content, thanks) and I’m…

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GSFiSCC: Chef Marilyn’s Soul Food Express

in Archive on March 11, 2010 August 14, 2025

What is the Great Southern Food in Southern California Challenge? Click here for the low-down. Want to see reviews of all stops on our tour? Same link. Wanna see any photo below, only larger? Well,…

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GSFiSCC: Roscoe’s

in Archive on March 10, 2010 August 14, 2025

What is the Great Southern Food in Southern California Challenge? Click here for the low-down. Want to see reviews of all stops on our tour? Same link. Wanna see any photo below, only larger? Well,…

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SMFA on Tour and IMDb Age-Hiding

in The Actors Voice on March 8, 2010 August 14, 2025

THANK YOU for live-streaming your book signing yesterday, so we non-locals could “be there” with you! When are you coming to New York? Signed, Your Biggest Fan Ah, thanks. I’m so glad you were able…

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Critiques: Your Resumes

in The Actors Voice on March 8, 2010 August 14, 2025

Here we are on week two of the five-week series on Critiques! Not looking for anything else at this point, because you fine folks have inundated me with more than enough goodies for this series….

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Feedback on Relationship Over Resume

in The Actors Voice on March 1, 2010 August 14, 2025

Dear Bonnie, Reading your column is part of my Monday morning ritual. I soak up your always great ideas, insights, and advice and then hope for a chance to use them sooner than later…”later” meaning…

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