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…
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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…
Waiting Room Games
Last week, I saw a post at the Showfax message board by a young actor named Jennie Roberson. She had experienced her first audition and was eager to share her thoughts with the world. Something…
On the Set
This will be my longest column ever. Count on it. I went back and forth about turning this into a two-parter (or even a three-parter), but finally decided I’d rather this be all in one…
Actors Can’t Read
I know. You already don’t like this column. Believe me, I don’t like having to write it. But having put out four breakdowns last week (yes, four), I’ve become overwhelmed at how many actors out…