Hello Bonnie, I have written to you in the past and you have given great insight. My question this time is the following: When it comes to age range is there really a limit? The…
The Delicate Art of Self-Promotion
I’ve written before about Self-Promotion, Rookie Orientation, and Publicists, but never have I really gotten into detail about “The Delicate Art of Self-Promotion.” And believe me, it is delicate. You — as a consumer of…
Feedback on The Economy Has Done Artists a Favor
Got lots of great feedback on The Economy Has Done Artists a Favor this week! Thank you! Here are some of the best notes I received. Dear Bonnie, In Chinese the character for the term…
Ready, Fire, Aim.
Oh, lordy. This one’s feeling like a rant. I’ve noticed — as pilot season comes to a close and agents are more open to taking meetings with actors to discuss possible representation — that many…
Drop-Off Success Story
Hi Bonnie, I read The Actors Voice and Your Turn every week. You know I’m a fan! And I’m writing now in response to a recent Your Turn. You wrote about treading lightly, not crossing…
The Economy Has Done Artists a Favor
Last week, during President Obama’s visit to Orange County, a woman named Isa de Quesada came to the microphone and asked a question. She gave a little background about her situation. Seems she has been…
My Agent Gives Me Busy Work
Why does my agent make me do “busy work” so often? I keep having to change out my headshots on Actors Access. I’m being told to label my extra work as “co-star” on my resumé….
Learning to Drive
Last week I spoke with a group of actors during a charity event put on by Life Through Art Foundation. One of the awesome actors there was a CD workshop devotee. She’d been to so…
Couple o’ Quickies
Hi Bonnie, As always, I look forward every week to eagerly read your column. I agree — casting is like shopping. Right now, I am doing extras casting for a small small indie film and…
Pitch Clinic
So, I’ve been working with this group of actors for a few months and recently someone asked whether we could develop pitches. Immediately, others in the group murmured approval for that idea. One had a…