One of the things that happens when you’ve been living a Self-Management for Actors lifestyle for a good amount of time is that you develop so much proactivity, so much discipline, so much joy for…
Posts tagged agents
Advice for a Chicago Actress
Hi Bonnie, I’m sure you’ve heard this a hundred times, from a hundred different actors, but, I need help. I’m a 28 year-old actress living in the Chicago area. I’ve been doing theatre for years….
For Sale By Owner
I love those home magazines. Not magazines, really. Those “home showcase” catalogue like things you can pick up for free, and flip through, neighborhood by neighborhood, to see what’s for sale, what recently sold, and…
Ignore the Backstory of Being Dropped
Hi Bonnie, I’m writing because I have a conundrum that I’m unsure how to handle. Here’s the situation: I had a commercial agent for about ten months. I didn’t book anything through him, but I…
3 Biggest Actor Myths
All right, beautiful people! I’m glad you’ve found your way here. I wanna do a li’l myth-busting, especially when it comes to those LIES we all hear about stuff you *have to do* in order…
Ho-Hum vs. Hell Yes
This week’s hit from the archives comes with a bonus vid, shot for the badasses enrolled in SMFA Online. Watch it, and be inspired! Wanna read more about this concept? Cool. This will be short,…
Lights, Camera, Agent!
Dear Bonnie, Hope this doesn’t make it into your “What Were You Thinking?!?” file. Headshots, resumés, and reels are standard-issue tools for the actor, but in and of themselves not extremely compelling. I was told…
Feedback on The Agent WOW Kit
Got some great feedback on The Agent WOW Kit. Here’s a sampling. Again, your weekly articles are so timely! I’m about to go into a meeting with a big agent today and I just read…
Upfront Fees to Talent Agents… Okay?
Hi Bonnie, I’m an actor in Southeast Washington (~4 hrs. removed from Seattle), and my five-year plan involves moving to LA to pursue acting professionally. In the meantime, I am acting in local community theatre….