Hello, My question is: I am returning to acting after a long break, marriage, daughter, husband’s job changed a few times to different parts of the countries, etc. My status is honorary withdrawal from SAG….
Targeting Films
This, of course, is not the first time I’ve written about targeting. You’ve seen my how-to info on targeting TV projects, targeting the casting directors who populate those shows, targeting commercials, and targeting reps at…
More Feedback on Matter
Hi Bonnie, Just read your “Matter” article on The Actors Voice. Great perspective. Actually, I very happily just discovered you! =) I have a question as a Canadian actor: Is there any way that I…
How to Deal with Criticism
There are basically two types of criticism: the kind that comes from someone who truly cares about you and who wants what’s best for you and the kind that comes from someone who doesn’t care…
Feedback on Matter
Two emails from this week’s inbox, both about last week’s column, MATTER. Hey, Bonnie — Longtime lurker, but I gotta say your “Matter” article is full-tilt fabulous from every angle. Well-thought, well-written and, well… just…
Be in the Moment
I was recently sharing the story about my CTJ meeting with a boss I had back in 1989. I was bartending my way through college and making great money (it’s fascinating what a hot little…
Feedback on Pumping Up Credits
Hi Bonnie! Although I love all that you share through The Actors Voice, the “pumping up credits” issue really struck a cord with me. Currently I have three television credits listed on IMDb but no…
One Little Decision That Forever Changed My Life
So, this isn’t news. We are constantly making little decisions — choices — that are creating shifts in who we are or whom we will become. Constantly. It’s overwhelming if you really think about it….
Interning is NOT Illegal in Hollywood
I want to intern in a casting office but I hear it’s now illegal in Hollywood for me to do so. Can you set the record straight? Happy to. I’ve written (not too long ago)…