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Feedback on Anatomy of a Reel

in The Actors Voice on June 22, 2015 August 15, 2025

Hi Bonnie! Great read on the Anatomy of a Reel. I moved here recently and don’t have much film or TV footage because my main start was in theatre. That being said, is it unprofessional…

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in The Actors Voice on June 22, 2015 August 15, 2025

Yowza! I got a *lot* of feedback on last week’s Sorry Is a Sucky Word column. Thank you, beautiful people! It’s so great hearing from you and knowing when something I share has such an…

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Thank You for the Age Range Article

in The Actors Voice on June 15, 2015 August 15, 2025

Hi Bonnie, Great article for age range re: on-camera and stage work. Voiceover is a different beast, though. I’ve played teens through octogenarians… not to mention some ageless creatures. 😉 And of course gender, race,…

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Sorry Is a Sucky Word

in The Actors Voice on June 15, 2015 August 15, 2025

I may have already lost you with the title this week, and I’m not sorry about that. 😉 I *am* sorry when I inadvertently step on your toe, cut you off in traffic, or ask…

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in The Actors Voice on June 8, 2015 August 15, 2025

In the SMFA context, what exactly does “ninja” mean? Sean Frost Sean, your timing is great with this question, because it lines up beautifully with this week’s column topic on generating content to repurpose. My…

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Become a Content-Generating Machine

in The Actors Voice on June 8, 2015 August 15, 2025

Ask anyone who has ever pitched a show concept: No buyer is ever looking for ONE great idea; they’re looking to tap into a WELL of ever-replenishing material. They’re looking to put you on contract…

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What to Say in a Non-Actor Job Interview

in The Actors Voice on June 1, 2015 August 15, 2025

Hi Bonnie, I wanted to reach out to you and ask if you can speak to the need for day-jobs and how to handle yourself during an interview when they ask what your goals are…

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Anatomy of a Reel

in The Actors Voice on June 1, 2015 August 15, 2025

Even though I encourage the use of clips to showcase exactly what you’re capable of for the buyers, you may still have the need for a linear demo reel. You remember those, right? That’s a…

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in The Actors Voice on May 25, 2015 August 15, 2025

Hi Bonnie! So I am in need of guidance and advice, and you were the best person I could think of to ask. I work for a quaint little restaurant called The Cheesecake Factory here…

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Be a Solution

in The Actors Voice on May 25, 2015 August 15, 2025

I recently witnessed something intriguing in a Facebook group not at all related to the industry. See, as a business owner, I spend time in communities designed to help entrepreneurs handle growth management and now…

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