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…
Myth: Interning in a Casting Office Is Illegal
Hi Bonnie, My name is Uma. I love reading your column and have learned so much. Thank you for that. I was wondering if you let actors intern for you? I would love to learn…
Shiny New Thing
I get it. We all get it. There’s this moment at which we’re so freakin’ excited for the next project… but we’re under contract for another project. It’s the “shiny new thing” syndrome. The shiny…
Actor Joined the Union too Soon
Hello Bonnie, First off I wanted to say how much I enjoy The Actors Voice; I have found it incredibly informative and also reassuring as well. I was perusing through your old articles and read…
Love Your Audience
I sent an email the other day that made me filled with joy. Not for its contents, but for its recipients. I realized that I was just happy that these folks welcomed me into their…