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I work with the stars. I'm an Emmy-honored casting director, the author of "Self-Management for Actors," and the creator of Chart Harmony.

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It Takes too Long to Build Credits in Hollywood

in The Actors Voice on December 12, 2005 August 13, 2025

Sometimes agents, managers, and perhaps CDs seem to want to hear that the actor is a fresh face, especially if they have few or no credits. This actor was told by an agent to lie…

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Crappy Reader Syndrome

in The Actors Voice on December 12, 2005 August 13, 2025

Another of your least favorite things (according to the emails I received in response to my question: “How Can We Make Your Job Easier?“) is a bad reader. True. Nothing can derail a thoughtfully-prepared audition…

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The Sum of All Years: 22

in The Sum of All Years on December 12, 2005 August 13, 2025

Atlanta’s busiest hand model. I break up with my boyfriend, sign with three agents, and win $1350 on a Ron Gant homerun. The Sum Of All Years is Bonnie Gillespie’s autobiography in which the word…

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The Sum of All Years: 21

in The Sum of All Years on December 11, 2005 August 13, 2025

Shacked with a guy. Thought we’d marry (ah, young bliss). Graduated, attempted suicide, found hope throwing myself into my acting career. The Sum Of All Years is Bonnie Gillespie’s autobiography in which the word count…

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Yippee!

in Archive Ramblings The Latest on December 10, 2005 December 9, 2016

MCJ is on her way to LAX. Keith is on his way to pick her up. We’re having people over this late afternoon/early evening, so if you’re interested, call or email or comment here and…

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The Sum of All Years: 20

in The Sum of All Years on December 10, 2005 August 13, 2025

Woke up crying on my 20th birthday. Expected fame by now. Instead, recruited for UGA, led WUOG, chilled with Robyn. The Sum Of All Years is Bonnie Gillespie’s autobiography in which the word count for…

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The Sum of All Years: 19

in The Sum of All Years on December 9, 2005 August 13, 2025

Coolest social life yet. Most serious health issues thus far. Luckily, UGA‘s healthcare is free. New: apartment, sorority, TICTAC!! The Sum Of All Years is Bonnie Gillespie’s autobiography in which the word count for each…

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Rest in Peace, Dear Joseph

in Animals on December 9, 2005 August 13, 2025

Word from Sacto on Joseph Montana… Just wanted you to know that Joseph is gone. He went very quickly and very peacefully, with his flaps (ears) up. Thank you for your good thoughts and prayers….

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Definition of Wrong

in Geeky Stuff on December 9, 2005 August 13, 2025

*shudder* When did Carrot Top become… this? Ew. Just ew.

Self-Management for Actors (2nd edition)

in Archive Creative Writing The Latest on December 8, 2005 December 9, 2016

It’s up. The site, at least. Phew! Just a few more weeks ’til the new baby is on the shelves. And only six weeks late! Woo hoo! Thanks proofers, contributors, artists, and all wonderful supporters….

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