I had a great casting gig last week. It lasted all of 18 hours. And then it bit the dust. Ah, this business. Easy come, easy go. Of course, the instant I got the call,…
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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…
The Spiral
I was talking with one of my besties a couple of weeks ago and we began discussing patterns in lessons we’ve had in our decades in this industry. We noticed that we both — and,…
Career Extra or Career Actor?
Good Morning, I have been acting for eight years: background work, movies, TV, and a featured role (speaking) in a commercial for the Veterans’ Administration. Please advise the most efficient method to obtain the required…
Eyes on the Prize?
About a month ago, some keywords in one of my standing Google Alerts sent me to the production blog for the book-to-film I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell. I have not read the book,…
The Strike
I wasn’t going to write about the strike. I really wanted to write about anything else. So much so that I had scribbled a list of a half-dozen perfectly good topics (and another dozen decent…
Feedback on Stand-In Work
You might recall this great question about stand-in work from a Your Turn that ran in August. People tell me all the time that I look like [a particular name actor]. Enough to where I…
Bringing the Kids Along
Ooh, got a great question from a reader recently. What is the best way to handle being a mother in this business? I am currently (and surprisingly!) pregnant, and moving to LA in a year….
When to Pay Commission
Sometimes a Your Turn question comes in that is so well-suited to a full-on column that I just can’t resist. This question, from a wonderfully-talented and business-minded actor, represents dozens of similarly-themed questions I’ve received…
Actor Data Management Software
Hi Bonnie. First of all, I want to say I love your weekly column. I am a Chicago actress and implement your tips wherever applicable in our market. My current dilemma is spending too much…