So… here comes drop season. If you were your agent’s top pick for a tremendously successful pilot season and got nothing but crappy feedback from every audition, you may find yourself on a drop list…
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Cleaning House
Ah, agent drop season. A painful but necessary time for reps to clean house so that their roster is filled with bookers for the upcoming pilot season. Yeah, there’s also a drop season after pilot…
What Do Agents Look for in an Actor?
I am often asked, “What do agents look for in an actor?” and the answer is simple: “Dollar signs.” Yeah, that sounds glib as hell, but it’s the truth. If an agent looks at you…
Are YOU a Spaghetti Slinger?
I’ve talked before about the type of agent who gathers the headshots of all the actors on the roster and metaphorically slings them against the wall, hoping something will stick. This “spaghetti slinging” method of…
Ari Stidham’s Journey Thus Far
So, last month, I moderated a talk for the Center Theatre Group’s Student Body program during the LA Stage Alliance LA Stage Day and had the great pleasure of sharing the dais with Ari Stidham….
Muscle for the Hustle
One of the things that happens when you’ve been living a Self-Management for Actors lifestyle for a good amount of time is that you develop so much proactivity, so much discipline, so much joy for…
Ignore the Backstory of Being Dropped
Hi Bonnie, I’m writing because I have a conundrum that I’m unsure how to handle. Here’s the situation: I had a commercial agent for about ten months. I didn’t book anything through him, but I…
Young Actor Resume
Hello, Your column on resumes was really helpful but I still have a question. My daughter, 10, has done lots of theatre work — no leading roles — but wants to transition into TV/film. Should…
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,…
