So, I’m working on the Bad Headshots, Good Headshots III piece (and it is taking forever, thanks to more contributions than I had anticipated) and I’ve realized I have WAY more to say than I’d…
Asking for Industry Favors
Dear Bon, Please look at the attached headshots and tell me which one I should use. I can’t decide between these 200. Please also look at my demo reel, which is at my website. It’s…
Why Casting Isn’t Personal
I had lunch with a family of friends a few weeks ago. Two of the kids are actors. The mom told this wonderful story about how she explained casting to her the oldest of the…
The End of an Era
Fun fact that most folks don’t know about me. Until yesterday, I still had an “actor survival job.” Yup. In 1999, one of MANY gigs I got through the Job Factory was a very long-term…
Feedback on Actor Survival Jobs
I’ve received a lot of email about the Survival Jobs piece. This week’s Your Turn is a collection of thanks, advice, and perspective contributed by readers, followed by one last question. Enjoy! First email: I…
Pilot Season’s Real Opportunities
Ah, pilot season. Love it or hate it, it’s a reality of pursuing an acting career in Los Angeles. It’s the three-month period when the stakes are high, the pressure is on, and the rewards…
Y’know what?
I love my life. Yeah, I’m in hour six of this “organizing receipts” thing and maybe I’m slap-happy, but I’m just astonished by all of the beautiful, wonderful things in my life. As I see…
Feedback on Actor Data Management
Last week’s Your Turn was about solutions for record-keeping in the entertainment industry. I shared a few options that I’ve tried out, and then asked readers to share their systems with us. The best advice…
Don’t Believe the Hype
Next month will mark four years since I first stepped foot into this casting career of mine. I am still brand new at this and I learn something about my job every day. So, when…
Best Survival Jobs for Actors
Last week’s Your Turn on survival jobs (and when to accept that juicy offer for a permanent position from your temp gig) generated a lot of email. To refresh your memory, a reader from New…