Yeah, yeah, yeah, I talk a lot about the importance of staying positive. I’m not going to apologize for that. I mean, what’s the alternative? Calling myself a “realist” but really using that label as…
Feedback on Prepare to Be Revolutionary
A few weeks ago, I ran a column called Prepare To Be Revolutionary. In it, I described a few outcomes for which I believe all artists should prep, so they’re both ready when things sometimes…
Master Chef
I don’t cook. That’s actually an understatement. I burn water. But I often use an analogy that was caught on camera during the November 5th Ms. in the Biz panel. You can watch the vid…
Helpless and Need Advice… Can I Subscribe to Updates?
Hey Bonnie, You have an excellent weekly column! I am an actor in Seattle, looking to go as far as I can with film acting. I’ve lived a very hard life from a difficult background…
Watch Out for Eeyores
I’ve talked before about the Eeyore Syndrome. You remember, from the world of Winnie the Pooh, there’s this character called Eeyore, and he was the original poison playmate, Debbie Downer, and Complainey Janey all in…
Feedback on Sending Postcards
Good afternoon, My name is Kelli. I first would like to let you know that I really enjoy reading your columns; they’re very helpful. Your articles are like YouTube; you read one, then you read…
Don’t Be a Stage Parent
Just in titling this week’s column, I’m conflicted. “Stage mom,” “stage dad,” “stage parent,” these phrases all have a negative connotation in the entertainment industry, and I don’t want to perpetuate that. But this phrase…
Cleaning House
Ah, agent drop season. A painful but necessary time for reps to clean house so that their roster is filled with bookers for the upcoming pilot season. Yeah, there’s also a drop season after pilot…
How Do I Prepare for Success?
Hi Bonnie, I know you are a busy bee, but I just had to ask you about this. I live in Silicon Valley and I am taking a two-year Meisner course in San Francisco at…