Back when I was an actor… …a million years ago… a casting director in a workshop I hit used the phrase “one line fever.” I was curious. Seeing as I was new to the LA…
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The Work: Ep. 0616 — Anatomy of a Casting Breakdown
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0616 of The Work. Download Here! Anatomy of a Casting Breakdown: Casting director Bonnie Gillespie breaks down a breakdown so actors can learn how best to use this…
The Best Headshots You Ever Had
Probably one of the most stress-filled experiences actors have is the torture that is having headshots taken. It’s as if this photo shoot is the culmination of every negative thought you’ve ever had about yourself…
Lurk Then Lead
There’s a concept I’ve talked about *a lot* but never put into its own column (even though it’s a podcast episode, a pin, and a dang Googleable phrase). That’s “Lurk Then Lead.” Here’s the idea…
The Work: Ep. 0613 — What Is an SMFA Ninja?
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0613 of The Work. What Is an SMFA Ninja?: Bonnie Gillespie fields a question from a Self-Management for Actors fan about how the word NINJA became a part…
Definition of Ninja
In the SMFA context, what exactly does “ninja” mean? Sean Frost Sean, your timing is great with this question, because it lines up beautifully with this week’s column topic on generating content to repurpose. My…
Let’s Geek Out!
Truth be told, I could just as easily write every week about systems and organization and efficiency. Many times, I do weave these topics into columns for actors between paragraphs about marketing materials and self-taping…
Stennar Strom: Branding, Branding, Branding!
I was talking with some actors recently and the topic was how *limiting* it feels to have A brand. A singular type. A bullseye. Of course, my response was (and always is) that structure isn’t…
Rank the Reps
A month ago, we talked about making sure your tools measure up if you’re on the great agent hunt as pilot season winds to a close. Most actors seeking new representation are planning to have…
The Work: Ep. 0601 — What If vs. What Is
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0601 of The Work. Download Here! What If vs. What Is: Are you a “What-Iffer” or a “What-Isser” in life? Bonnie Gillespie guides you to strike a balance…