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The Empty Coffee Cup

in The Actors Voice on March 19, 2007 August 13, 2025

I have a major pet peeve. (Okay, okay. I have quite a few pet peeves, but this one is major and it’s actor-related, so indulge me, wouldja?) There is nothing — nothing — that does…

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Should I Print My Resume on My Headshot?

in The Actors Voice on March 12, 2007 August 13, 2025

I must say I enjoy your column. You are actually exhibiting good marketing strategy by letting all read them for free. Because of that I feel I have more trust for Actors Access. Your writing…

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Headshots Roundup

in The Actors Voice on March 12, 2007 August 13, 2025

I’ll lead off with another big thanks to everyone who helped make the most recent Bad Headshots, Good Headshots series possible. That includes the actors who graciously shared their headshots (and remained totally open to…

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Who do you think you are?

in Mindset on March 5, 2007 August 13, 2025

So, I received an email last week that I was pretty sure would be today’s Your Turn. (As you can see by visiting that link, the email about which I am currently blogging is NOT…

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Must I Put My SS# on the Sign-In Sheet at Auditions?

in The Actors Voice on March 5, 2007 August 13, 2025

When signing into a Casting Office, the sign-in sheet will sometimes ask for an actor’s SSN. Since this is the number one thing to keep out of the public eye, why is it asked for…

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Bad Headshots, Good Headshots IV

in The Actors Voice on March 5, 2007 August 13, 2025

Finally! Your long-awaited final installment of Bad Headshots, Good Headshots is here! (Here are links to versions I, II, and III, plus the retouching article.) Woo hoo! This week, I specifically chose headshots that did…

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Touched. Inspired. Moved. THANK YOU.

in Bragging on Folks on February 28, 2007 August 13, 2025

Where do I begin? I have so much emotion about the outpouring of love, vibes, well-wishing, prayers, and donations that have come in for our lovely Uma in such a short period of time. And…

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Does Anyone Click on My Thumbnail Headshot Anyway?

in The Actors Voice on February 26, 2007 August 13, 2025

Since we’re taking a break from the headshot series this week, I thought I’d choose a Your Turn about headshots to at least keep the theme going somewhat. Enjoy! Cool stuff Bonnie. Great info. The…

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eQuery Online

in The Actors Voice on February 26, 2007 August 13, 2025

So, you’re expecting Bad Headshots, Good Headshots IV this week. We’ll get back to headshots next week. I had to take a detour this week specifically because I just days ago learned about a disturbing…

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Using Notes in Actors Access Submissions

in The Actors Voice on February 19, 2007 August 13, 2025

Hey Bonnie. How do notes show up on Actors Access submissions? And what makes a good note anyway? Is it trying too hard to say, “avail for all shoot dates” or “thanks for your consideration”?…

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