Here’s some feedback I received on last week’s age range article from the parents of young actors forum, PARF. I like this article a lot. Also, it’s so important to look like one’s headshot and…
March Forth
This week includes one of my favorite days of the year. No, not my birthday or a special anniversary of any kind. It’s the only day of the year that’s also a complete sentence: March…
Still More Feedback on Shiny New Thing
Hi Bonnie, Great “Shiny New Thing” article and subject as keeping things “fresh” can be a challenge when you’re working the grind. In reply to your call to action, here is a bit of what…
Actor Age Range
A few months back, I put out a breakdown for a project in which there were two roles that caused a bit of comedy (in the Actor Darwinism style of comedy) regarding age range. Luckily,…
More Feedback on Shiny New Thing
Bonnie, Just read Shiny New Thing and it really spoke about the complacency that humans get into at times. I have seen it between actors as well as between crew and I believe the saying…
FAQ: When Will SMFA4 Arrive from Amazon?
Okay, since I’m answering this question no fewer than 12 times per day, I’m gonna put this post here and hope it helps! (I also hope this answer will no longer be necessary very soon,…
Feedback on Shiny New Thing
Hi Bonnie — I saw your column called Shiny New Thing and felt compelled to respond! You asked the question of how one keeps the work fresh, alive, shiny, and new — especially with the…
Always Be Creating
With apologies to David Mamet, in Glengarry Glen Ross, he got it wrong. ABC is not “Always Be Closing,” it’s “Always Be Creating.” Because a close, you can’t control. Creation? You can. Every time. I’ll…
SMFA4 Is HERE!
The fourth edition of Self-Management for Actors is HERE! Hooray! Hooray! Hooray! I have nothing but thanks to offer now. Everything else is in the book. All my heart, all my love, all my passion…