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…
Actor Data Management Software
Hi Bonnie. First of all, I want to say I love your weekly column. I am a Chicago actress and implement your tips wherever applicable in our market. My current dilemma is spending too much…
Survival Jobs for Actors
I was reading back over your old column entries and I was pleased to see that you had published my letter asking about books such as yours for the NYC market. I bought one of…