“Language was invented for one reason: to woo women. And in that endeavor laziness will not do. It also won’t do in your essays.” — NH Kleinbaum, Dead Poets Society Okay, so. If you’re me,…
Fail Forward
Bons, I’m bummed. Yeah, it’s hot out. My car has no A/C. I’m running all over town hitting classes and workshops I can’t afford. I’m not getting great feedback. I’m definitely not booking. I kinda…
The Best Headshots You Ever Had
Probably one of the most stress-filled experiences actors have is the torture that is having headshots taken. It’s as if this photo shoot is the culmination of every negative thought you’ve ever had about yourself…
Feedback on New Generation of Managers
Loved last week’s “Your Turn.” I thought I had a “new school” manager but now that we’re together, I think he would prefer I *not* do any of my ninja stuff. What’s up with that?…
Lurk Then Lead
There’s a concept I’ve talked about *a lot* but never put into its own column (even though it’s a podcast episode, a pin, and a dang Googleable phrase). That’s “Lurk Then Lead.” Here’s the idea…
New Generation of Managers
Bonalicious, I keep hearing about managers and agents who LOVE actors who self-manage and then also about reps who HATE actors who self-manage. Of course, as an un-repped actor, I’ve been self-managing to GET to…
More Feedback on Just Get Better
BONNIE!!!! This archived column called “Just Get Better” is amazing!! Thank you! I’ve been rejecting everything you mentioned to stop doing, and sticking to creating relationships with friends of friends in the industry who are…
Cheap, Fast, or Good
There’s this theory that there are three components to any project: price, speed, and quality. You get to pick excellence in TWO of those, but never all three. So, you can hit McDonald’s drivethru and…
Gameshow Booking on an Acting Resume
Bon, I have limited on-camera work on my resume but I recently did a game show (and won!) and wondered if I could put that on my resume. It’s on there right now because I…