Note: You’re not gonna like this one. At first. If you stick with me, you’ll come out of it feeling more empowered about it, but if you’re the reactive type (and the full moon energy…
Posts tagged casting
Casting for (Success-Focused) Bernie Su
As those of you who joined in the fun at Clubhouse last week know, I’m again collaborating with three-time Emmy winner Bernie Su and this time we’re casting via duets on TikTok. (Man, I love…
The Numbers in Parentheses on a Casting Notice: What Do They MEAN?!?
During yesterday’s Get in Gear for the Next Tier live Q&A Zoom, one of the Qs was less about the usual deep-dive enoughness, brand awareness, relationship management, content creation, online presence, and money mindset of…
What Actors Need to Know about Diversity in Casting
Let’s talk about STOPPERS, y’all. In showbiz, there are always stoppers: convenient ways to hand you your NO when the gig is not yours. We’ve heard them forever. “You’re too old,” “You’re not SAG,” “We’re…
Artificial Wins Twitch’s First Emmy
A little over a year ago, I pulled up in my classic car to Emmy winner Bernie Su‘s badass compound in the Hollywood Hills. I remember it distinctly because it was the first time I’d…
Free Actor Training from Bonnie Gillespie
Y’all. Bookmark this list. 20 years ago, I started in on a journey that would lead to this moment. Me, showing up in your life, sharing a list of all the free training we’ve done…
Self-Management for Actors: Rock the Meeting
Self-Management for Actors: Rock the Meeting Join Bonnie Gillespie as she jams with showbiz creatives about the 3 steps to ROCK the rep meeting! Now that you’ve been invited in, it’s time to see if…
Self-Management for Actors: Targeting 101
Self-Management for Actors: Targeting 101 Join Bonnie Gillespie as she jams with showbiz creatives about the power of TARGETING. You’ll need a mindset shift to be able to make the most of your relationships for…
The Work: Ep. 1010 — You Handed Me Your NO
Thank you for joining us for Episode 1010 of The Work. You Handed Me Your NO: Actors! Are you committing this mistake? Hollywood casting director Bonnie Gillespie walks you through how NOT to hand buyers…
The Work: Ep. 1001 — Lessons from a Casting Favor
Thank you for joining us for Episode 1001 of The Work. Lessons from a Casting Favor: What are actors doing wrong, when it comes to their online presence? Hollywood casting director Bonnie Gillespie takes you…