The other day, I received an email from a parent of a young actor, eager to bring the kiddo out to Los Angeles for pilot season. This parent was certain that his work in his…
How Actors Can Use LinkedIn
Greetings, Bonnie Gillespie. Great column this week, as always. While I agree with most of what you wrote, I dissent on the issue of LinkedIn. It’s true that most actors misuse it. It’s true that…
Actors: What’s Your Recipe?
Things I say all the time: Your headshot is not a photograph; it’s a marketing tool. Your demo reel is the trailer for the feature that is YOU. Your website should make me feel like…
2013 in Questions
(See also 2012 in Questions, 2011 in Questions, 2010 in Questions, 2009 in Questions, 2008 in Questions, 2007 in Questions, 2006 in Questions, 2005 in Questions, and 2004 in Questions.) (Click any randomly placed thumbnail…
Creating an On-Brand Scene in the Style of Your Target Show
Hello Bonnie, In last week’s article on Vision, I read something that struck a chord in the most “hell, yeah” kind of way. Near the end of it you say: If you’re crazy to do…
Web-Savvy Actor
It’s so funny when this happens. Funny strange, not so much funny ha-ha. Since 1999, I’ve kept a running list of topics for future columns and I usually know mid-week what I’ll spend my weekend…
How Julie McNamara Is Staying Inspired
You probably recall that last month, I prompted you fine folks to write in to share with the world how it is you’re staying balanced as you engage in your creative pursuits. These emails are…
How Ravi Naidu Is Staying Inspired
Last month, I asked for you gorgeous people to write in as we close off 2013, sharing the ways you stay inspired, grateful, and balanced along your pursuit of a creative career. LOVE these emails….
Fab Footage
You’re an actor. Actors need footage. Yes, of course, you have a headshot and a resumé, maybe even a fantastic agent you’re thrilled to call your business partner. But without a reel, you’re not helping…