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…
Posts tagged representation
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…
The Work: Ep. 0306 — Lurk Then Lead
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0306 of The Work. Download Here! Lurk Then Lead: If you got a face-to-face with an agent at a top-five agency, would you know what to do with…
The Work: Ep. 0304 — Ho-Hum vs. Hell Yes
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0304 of The Work. Download Here! Ho-Hum vs. Hell Yes: Signing with just any ol’ agent isn’t the point. Getting with a teammate who cannot wait to make…
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,…
Feedback on The Agent WOW Kit
Got some great feedback on The Agent WOW Kit. Here’s a sampling. Again, your weekly articles are so timely! I’m about to go into a meeting with a big agent today and I just read…
The Agent WOW Kit
Now that pilot season is over and agents are looking to reshape their rosters before midseason, actors hoping to score agent meetings are more likely to get their shot right now. That doesn’t mean it’s…
Upfront Fees to Talent Agents… Okay?
Hi Bonnie, I’m an actor in Southeast Washington (~4 hrs. removed from Seattle), and my five-year plan involves moving to LA to pursue acting professionally. In the meantime, I am acting in local community theatre….