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)…
Campaigning
It’s campaign season. Local elections are big business and I cannot open the mail without revealing a stack of posters, flyers, tri-folds, and campaign guides explaining why I should vote this way or that way…
Actors: Focus on Relationships, Not Results
Bonnie, Thanks so much for your column. I’ve been reading for years now! It’s such a trusted resource for me. I’ve recently realized that my passion is in a niche of filmmaking. I had the…
Bon Appétit
One of the casting directors I interviewed for what was then called Back Stage West was Donna Ekholdt, then the vice president of talent development and casting for Big Ticket Television. We spent over 90…