I was looking through my column-related inbox for topic ideas and saw a few items repeated with great frequency. They’re “little” topics, so I’ve never devoted an entire column to any of ’em, but the…
Reader Request: What Are Your Stop-Downs?
This week will be a departure from the usual Your Turn format. I’m not sharing an email from a reader but instead asking y’all to help me out with a future column (or series of…
The Struggle
Back when I was an actor, I had the great privilege of taking acting classes from legendary actor/director Corey Allen. I’ve written about the experience before. It was life changing. One class, I recall Corey…
AND… just like that.
All better. Amazing.
All or Nothing
I’m stressed. The task(s) of updating Self-Management for Actors is overwhelming at times. I need to simplify, to break it down into much smaller list items, to ask for help. I actually said to Keith,…
No Reward of SAG Vouchers on Set
Hi Bonnie, I was working background on a show when the scene required four guys to remove two bodies from the crime scene on gurneys (no wheels). I stepped in after watching a couple of…
If Only You Would…
I’ve been hearing a lot of actors talk about the advice they’re receiving, lately. “If only you would _____, you would book more work.” “If only you would _____, you would sign with a better…
Career Extra or Career Actor?
Good Morning, I have been acting for eight years: background work, movies, TV, and a featured role (speaking) in a commercial for the Veterans’ Administration. Please advise the most efficient method to obtain the required…
NY? LA? Somewhere Else?
Last week I spoke to a group of actors from NYU who were here as a part of a six-week program held at the Stella Adler Studios with Ron Burrus. One of my first questions…
Never too Old to Start Acting
Hi Bonnie, I’m writing to you in hopes of soliciting some advice from a voice I have come to trust over the last couple of weeks. This past May, I graduated from college with a…