I was talking with some actors about the difference between the things that get you in the room and the things that get you the job (they’re not the same things, sometimes). Obviously, there are…
Posts tagged resume
Extra Work on an Acting Resume
Dear Bonnie Gillespie: I have a question about my acting resume that I’m putting together. I’ve done featured extra work on several high-profile television shows in New York and I’ve had family members and even…
Extra Work on an Acting Resume?
Hi Bonnie! Recently my friend and I encountered a little discrepancy regarding appropriate billing on a resume. She and I were both extras on a TV show a few months back, and she has listed…
Feedback on Starter Resume
Lots of follow-up questions stemming from last week’s column on the Starter Resume. Let’s dive in! Hi Bonnie! I have a question about the starter resume/working actor resume. If you are not in the LA…
Starter Resume
This week, I’m going to address the issue of the “starter resume.” Even beginners need a resume, but what do you put on one when you haven’t done anything yet? This email from the parent…
How Can I Get My Extra Work Listed on IMDb?
Hello Bonnie, Thank you for your inspiring column every week. I look forward to it every Monday morning. This past week, I had the opportunity to work on one of the top sitcoms shot here…
What Was My Billing?
Hey Bonnie, I’m a Florida actor, and I recently booked a role on the Lifetime show Drop Dead Diva. I’m flying to Georgia for a shoot tomorrow, and I’m actually reading your column on my…
Critiques: Your Resumes
Here we are on week two of the five-week series on Critiques! Not looking for anything else at this point, because you fine folks have inundated me with more than enough goodies for this series….
Get Critiqued!
This will be a short column. But don’t you dare call me a slacker. I’m asking for more work than you might imagine, in the few words I’m going to put in front of you…