I keep a list of future column topics — y’know, in case writer’s block should ever strike (even though it hasn’t in 15+ years, probably due in part to having a list of future topics)…
Ryan Kolbe: Why I Chose to Not Renew My Theatrical Agent Contract
No less than once a day, I’m told by eager actors, “I’ve *got* to get an agent! I just need *someone* to sign me!” My response is always the same: “Don’t rush this. It’s not…
Feedback on Self-Tape Challenge
This week, let’s dive in on two pieces of feedback from last week’s Self-Tape Challenge. Bonnie, All I have to say is, Oh My God! This timing is outstanding. I just did my first self-tape…
SMFA Hot Sheets and the Talkback Forum
So, you love Self-Management for Actors (Thank you!) and you cannot wait to get to downloading your badass, regularly-updated SMFA Hot Sheets, huh? Awesome! Start here: By signing up at the Self-Management for Actors website,…
Feedback on It’s All Just Data
Last week’s “It’s All Just Data” churned up a lot of feedback! Here are three of my favorite bits of it, to share. 🙂 “And once those patterns emerge, amazingly, you’ll find they confirm much…
Self-Tape Challenge
Oh man. Lovers of 100-Day Challenge action, get ready for a speed-round. I facilitate these ongoing SMFA mastermind groups. Eight of them, to be exact. Well, last week, one of my lovely groups was engaged…
Performance Energy in Self-Tape
Hey Bonnie — I was reading your archives today before getting ready to self-tape a little self-submission when I had an epiphany about something I seem to be struggling with as an actor. I wonder…
It’s All Just Data
One of the major components to Self-Management for Actors is research. Lots and lots of research. Conducting surveys to get feedback on your primary type and overarching brand. Asking everyone who has ever consumed storytelling…
How to Pay for SAG-AFTRA Initiation
Hi. Happy New Year. I have a crazy question. I recently became SAG-eligible. I only make about $43,000 a year so my income doesn’t qualify me to get a loan for the initiation fee. Other…