Hello Bonnie, First off, I just wanted to thank you for all of the great advice that you have graciously made so accessible. I only wish that I could have found your column years ago…
Posts tagged pilot season
The Work: Ep. 0409 — Pilot Season and Upfronts
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0409 of The Work. Pilot Season and Upfronts: Despite changes in the industry, there will always be a pilot season… as long as there are upfronts. Because the…
The Realities of Pilot Season
The other day, I received an email from a parent of a young actor, eager to bring the kiddo out to Los Angeles for pilot season. This parent was certain that his work in his…
The Work: Ep. 0403 — What to Expect from Pilot Season
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0403 of The Work. Download Here! What to Expect from Pilot Season: Pilot season is a crazy time in Los Angeles, and most actors show up with unrealistic…
Most Pilots Are Union
Hello Bonnie, I am contacting you because I was wondering if you could answer a question about nonunion projects. I am a SAG-AFTRA member of course now due to the merger, but it really seems…
The Most Uncastable Quality
Hello, again! 🙂 This second vid in our free series is all about the single most uncastable quality (and it’s not what you may think). BTW, do you freakin’ love my facial expression in the…
Should I Bring My Kid Actor to LA for Pilot Season?
Hi, My daughter is 9 years old and has been working in Australia, where we’ve lived since she was 4 years old. She was very lucky and began her career with a speaking role in…
Understanding Upfronts
So, the upfronts are an annual experience in New York, where network execs trot out shows’ stars in an attempt to get as much excitement generated about their new fall line-ups as possible… in order…
LA Pilot Season Questions
Hi Bonnie, I have been reading a lot on pilot season in LA. I am really interested in going and auditioning for some pilots. I really have been preparing by reading and researching about pilot…
Pilot Season’s Real Opportunities
Ah, pilot season. Love it or hate it, it’s a reality of pursuing an acting career in Los Angeles. It’s the three-month period when the stakes are high, the pressure is on, and the rewards…