Okay, so you’ll recall from last week’s column that I had the awesome opportunity to teach in Sydney for the last half of November. Rockstar. Really dang cool. I went over with fellow casting directors…
Where Should I Live?
Hey Bonnie, How are you doing? I’m a recent college graduate who is interested in becoming an actor, and I was hoping you might be able to give me some advice from the unique perspective…
Why Is Everyone So Dang Afraid of Branding?
I think I know the answer to this question already. But I’m asking it anyway. “Why is everyone so dang afraid of branding?” I hear people say that if they hear about actor branding or…
The Actor in the Mirror
Hi Bonnie, Love The Actors Voice. Just a quick note to say I totally hear you when it comes to the “pick your brain” scenario. In addition to doing VO work, I teach acting and…
When It Isn’t on the Page
An amazing indie film I cast, Another Harvest Moon, got international distribution through MarVista Entertainment a couple of weeks ago. We are elated! When a microbudget indie screens anywhere, there is rejoicing. As well there…
Choosing a URL for My Actor Brand
Hey Bonnie, I’ve been exploring creating a website recently and thomasharvey.com and thomasharvey.net are both taken. I contacted the owner about buying them and he wouldn’t give them up. What would you suggest as a…
How to Network Badly
Last week, after a long hiatus, we had a Hollywood Happy Hour Holiday Bash and it was awesome. Over a hundred lovely folks from all areas of the industry popped in over the course of…
Shady Agency Trying to Make a Buck Before AB1319 Goes into Effect
I’ve been with my commercial agent for a month now. They’ve sent me out on two commercial auditions. Today they sent me an email saying I should send them additional headshots and new video to…
Lit Lessons
One of the things I do in my spare time (ha ha ha ha, OMG, I crack myself up. “Spare time!” That’s hilarious) is mentor for a wonderful organization called WriteGirl. (In fact, if you’re…
Eeeeeeee! Australia!
Okay, so in just over a week, I board a big-ass plane for a long-ass time and travel into the future to arrive a day earlier in Sydney Australia. I’ve never been. I’m so freakin’…