There will be many times in your career when the heat that comes from the “pre-event buzz” is more valuable in its ability to make your stock rise than the event itself. Ask anyone whose…
We’ve only just begun.
One of the things that comes with having so very, very, very many things going at once is that sometimes–in order to grow with the coolest of those things–we must unplug from a few of…
Tips for Creating My Own Reel?
Hi Bonnie, First of all, thank you for putting so much real and valuable information and insight out there. I’m an acting student from Minnesota preparing to make my move to LA in about 12…
Have Fun; Don’t Suck!
You may already know that I started out my career as a kid actor in Atlanta. It was my pursuit of a career in acting that led me to Los Angeles. Twice. And it was…
My cats owe me two thousand dollars.
Steve Silverman’s SLIDESHOW, 18 September 2009 Cats and Technology, by Bonnie Gillespie My cats owe me two thousand dollars. And I’m not talking about the food (which is high-end Science Diet, because the market brands…
Resume Services for Actors?
Hi. I read your column on resumes and I was wondering if you had any referrals for places to have mine done. I have always done it myself but would like someone else to do…
Professional at Any Level
A couple of weeks ago, I had a bit of downtime between meetings and — as I’ll usually do anytime I have downtime — I pulled out a pad of paper and a pen and…
I Shot My Own Reel!
Hey Bonnie, I’ve been reading your columns for a long time now and most of the time I’ve used your columns as a sort of a checkpoint for my career pursuit. I have to admit…
Throw It All Away
“Damn it, Morpheus! Not everyone believes what you believe!” “My beliefs do not require them to.” There are a lot of folks who will tell you there is only one way to do something. I’m…
Thank You for Helping Me Leap!
Hey Bonnie! I’ve been debating for a week or so whether or not to write you. Only because I know you are busy and I don’t have a question for you and I don’t have…