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Character Study
Hello beautiful people. Have you hugged yourself today? This is a question I ask our members every time we chat because ever since 2020 went sideways, I’m finding we’re not getting nearly enough of the…
The Modes — Cardinal, Fixed, Mutable
Hello beautiful people! Let’s create more Chart Harmony, shall we? It’s time once again for us to break out our charts — create one at the FREE horoscopes (natal chart) area at Astro.com if you…
Last 100 Days of 2015
Assuming you’re reading this within a day or two of my having written it, there are 100 days left in 2015. Heck, whenever you’re reading it, you’re just 100 days away from major changes, should…
Don’t Try to Solve Actor Problems That Don’t Exist
Hi Bonnie, I have been a successful actor in the UK for a number of years. By “successful” I mean that within the UK industry I’m known and respected by directors and casting directors alike;…
Targeting Agents: How?
Hey Bonnie, Love the column. I just started reading it recently, and I have already worked my way backwards a couple years. Awesome stuff. So, here’s a question that I couldn’t find the answer to:…
Let’s Meet MORE of the Readers!
So, two weeks ago, I opened up the Your Turn section for the month of July to actor introductions. I asked you to share: How you’d pitch yourself if someone invited you into the room…
The CD Workshop Issue
Oookay. I’ve caved. I’m writing about the CD workshop issue after having avoided it quite a bit. Of course, I haven’t avoided it entirely. I wrote about CD workshops in the July 18, 2005 Your…
Dallas Travers’ One-Sheet
So, you’ll recall that last week, I critiqued a really lovely “one sheet” compliments of Helenna Santos. Ever the type to share her toys and help other actors make good choices, here’s a great follow-up…
Lit Lessons
One of the things I do in my spare time (ha ha ha ha, OMG, I crack myself up. “Spare time!” That’s hilarious) is mentor for a wonderful organization called WriteGirl. (In fact, if you’re…