I’m betting very few actors reading this week’s column were around in 1958, enjoying the Eddie Cochran song “Summertime Blues.” But we all probably know the song: What is it about summertime that both thrills…
Posts tagged mindset
So, Now What?
Ah, a both enviable and frustrating place in an actor’s career: You’ve made some progress, you’ve attained a goal, you’ve jumped a tier… and you’re stuck again. Crud! What are you supposed to do now?…
SMFA: Inspiration from Evel Knievel
This week’s excerpt from The Actors Voice actually isn’t an excerpt from The Actors Voice at all, but instead a quick vid I shot for SMFA Online about Evel Knievel and what we can learn…
Pilots That Didn’t Go
Ever since CastingAbout posted their Network Upfronts Report, chatter has been all over about these pilots that didn’t go. Actors who tested at network but who didn’t get cast are saying, “Oh, wow. I spent…
Dealing with Online Bullies
Dear Bonnie, Really not sure who to ask for advice like this, I hope you don’t mind. Today had a very unpleasant exchange with someone who does crew and equipment for feature films. I mistakenly…
Factory Town
Those of us who live in Los Angeles sometimes may forget we live in a “factory town.” We have one major business: Entertainment. Sure, we have a lot of other big businesses too — this…
Don’t Micromanage Your Agent
I just set up an appointment with my agent for tomorrow at 1pm. I want to propose to him my willingness to come in a few hours a day (for free) to be there to…
Pick Your Hard
“It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. The HARD is what makes it great.” — Jimmy Dugan, A League of Their Own So, I had already chosen this week’s…
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,…
Motivation vs. Inspiration
Briefly, almost a year ago, I mentioned that there’s a difference between motivation and inspiration. Here: Get out there. And surround yourself with people who inspire you. I used to say “surround yourself with people…