Most actors would agree that some of the toughest work you’ll do in pursuit of an acting career is “all of the business stuff.” Craft, you’ve got. But that dang (seemingly non-stop) energy you pour…
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Your Hot Bod
Every now and then, I’ll receive an email from an actor asking whether I think he or she (usually she) should lose weight in order to have a better shot at success as an actor….
The Struggle
Back when I was an actor, I had the great privilege of taking acting classes from legendary actor/director Corey Allen. I’ve written about the experience before. It was life changing. One class, I recall Corey…
No Reward of SAG Vouchers on Set
Hi Bonnie, I was working background on a show when the scene required four guys to remove two bodies from the crime scene on gurneys (no wheels). I stepped in after watching a couple of…
If Only You Would…
I’ve been hearing a lot of actors talk about the advice they’re receiving, lately. “If only you would _____, you would book more work.” “If only you would _____, you would sign with a better…
Blaming the Strike
There’s a theme, lately, in conversations I’ve been having with actors. “Is the strike going to make it harder for me to _____?” (Fill in that blank with anything from “get seen by CDs” to…
Traffic Jams
I heard an analogy recently that I thought works really well to describe the pursuit of an acting career. Consider the pursuit of your acting career as doing time in traffic. Here in LA, for…
Confidence
I recently saw an actor performing comedy in such a screamingly brilliant way that I was moved to tears. I was so impressed with this actor’s work that I approached him after and gave him…
Anticipation
One of the hardest things for actors to do, it seems, is savor the moment. There is always this sense of, “Ooh, things are going to be so great when…” where actors are concerned. (Heck,…
The Power of “Eh”
I’m recovering from a horrific case of the Hollywood Crud. You know that strain of pure evil that is hitting CDs, agents, filmmakers, writers, showrunners, managers, publicists, and actors everywhere? Yeah. It hit me. Twice….