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…
Posts tagged be professional
How to Get into the Room
So, last week was all about being “room ready” and this week we’ll tackle the follow-up question that I knew would come from many readers (and it did), “Yeah. I’m ready. But I can’t even…
Dealing with Potential Conflicts in an Actor’s Schedule
Hi Bonnie, I’ve been a long-time reader, finally moved to LA nine days ago, and have registered for Central Casting and on Showfax. I’ve got an audition for a student film, and I’m seeing lots…
Dealing with an Unprofessional Film Set
Hey Bonnie, What’s the etiquette when you, as an actor, are being treated unprofessionally? In this particular instance I was told that my call time was 5:15pm. I was also told to be at a…
Spend the Two Bucks
*sigh* Every time I put out a breakdown, it’s the same thing. Thousands of gorgeous, wonderful, fantastic submissions made through the breakdown itself, as directed… and dozens of wannabe actors who make me weep for…
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…
LLC vs. C-Corp
Hi Bonnie, We met at the Actors Comedy Studio Showcase in October. I’m a friend of Sarah McLean’s, who encouraged me to sign up for your newsletter earlier this year, so I’ve been enjoying your…
Thanksgiving
This week is Thanksgiving in the United States. I’ve been sitting on this particular topic for over a month. I’m gonna share a story. Go back in time with me to October 12th, and we’re…
Weird Conditions and Paperwork for Auditions
Hey Bonnie, I know you are off saving the world one SMFA presentation at a time and believe me all of us are so glad you do what you do! Today I encountered two strange…