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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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Tips on Staying Grateful

in The Actors Voice on May 18, 2015 August 15, 2025

Sometimes I get the most delicious goodies in my inbox! Blair Leatherwood recently shared his tips for staying grateful and I just had to share them with y’all. Stay inspired so you can keep inspiring…

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Stoppers

in The Actors Voice on May 18, 2015 August 15, 2025

As actors everywhere are taking meetings with target agents and managers before we roll into episodic season, I’m hearing a lot of the reasons that actors are getting told NO. “You’re nonunion.” “You’re too old.”…

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Feedback on Let’s Geek Out

in The Actors Voice on May 11, 2015 August 15, 2025

So last week’s column on geek-outery to the highest was met with some “yes, and…” action like I hoped. Here are two of my favorite shares from awesome readers *and* a round-up of a few…

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