As often happens, I was inspired by a conversation going on at Hollywood Happy Hour for this week’s column. While the topic was about respect and by-the-books treatment at casting sessions (specifically about readers skipping…
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Ridiculous Entertainment Industry Myths
So, I have a marketing question about the LA scene that only someone like you could answer. I love that you have a great balance of being unique without being over the top, so, here…
How Can I Get My Extra Work Listed on IMDb?
Hello Bonnie, Thank you for your inspiring column every week. I look forward to it every Monday morning. This past week, I had the opportunity to work on one of the top sitcoms shot here…
What Are Your Actor Pet Peeves?
Hey Bonnie! Okay so, first off, you’re hilarious (as found via your Twitter, and auditioning for you for BITE ME last Tuesday). Secondly, I have a question that I’ve been asking around so I can…
Don’t Be Johnny Drama
I don’t have HBO. Or Showtime. Or whatever it is that Entourage has been on for years. (Look, I spend enough time watching TV as it is. If I had that much more to choose…
Keep Your Survival Job to Yourself
A series regular friend and I were talking about a mutual actor friend who has taken on a survival job of selling some health drink. You know the one. The reason I’m sure you know…
Feedback on The Delicate Art of Self-Promotion
Dear Bonnie Gillespie: I’ve been reading your columns since joining Actors Access and Showfax and, first, would like to thank you for the generous sharing of information. You’ve provided much valuable guidance to your readers…
Ready, Fire, Aim.
Oh, lordy. This one’s feeling like a rant. I’ve noticed — as pilot season comes to a close and agents are more open to taking meetings with actors to discuss possible representation — that many…
If Only You Would…
I’ve been hearing a lot of actors talk about the advice they’re receiving, lately. “If only you would _____, you would book more work.” “If only you would _____, you would sign with a better…