I was Montessori educated starting at the age of 30 months. Do they still measure age in months at that point? I never know when they stop using months and start using years. Whatever. I…
Posts tagged scams
What They Never Counted on Was a COMMUNITY of Actors
This is not a piece about how Talent Meet Rep, LLC — a company doing business in Los Angeles, New York, and virtually in several other markets ostensibly for actors all over the world —…
A CD Workshop Caution for My NY SMFA Ninjas
This post is a caution to my beloved New York-based Self-Management for Actors Ninjas and their friends. And a call-to-action for the leaders among workshop facility owners there. As y’all know, the casting director workshop…
CD Workshop Reps Are Salespeople FIRST
Bon, help. I’m going through major FOMO with all the CD workshops and courses on boosting my social media following and everyone is making it sound like it’s all so important but I’m not made…
The Work: Ep. 0608 — Why My Breakdowns Go Out on Actors Access
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0608 of The Work. Download Here! Why My Breakdowns Go Out on Actors Access: Casting director Bonnie Gillespie has two major reasons that every breakdown she releases will…
Feedback on Understanding AB 1319
So, this week, we’re gonna feature a handful of the emails I got from last week’s column on following the letter of the California law, AB 1319. Bon, great column as always. Here’s a link…
Understanding AB 1319
Four years ago, I wrote an article about the “new law,” AB 1319. This is also known as the CD workshop law, the mall scout scam law, and the Krekorian Talent Scam Prevention Act of…
The Work: Ep. 0315 — Protecting Yourself and Off-Brand Auditions
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0315 of The Work. Download Here! Protecting Yourself and Off-Brand Auditions: In the wake of scammy breakdowns duping actors into fake auditions, Bonnie Gillespie explains how to protect…
$1500 Kid Actor Workshop?
Recently, I got the following email from one of my Self-Management for Actors course graduates. Asking for a friend in another market. Ever heard of [COMPANY NAME REDACTED]? They’re charging $1500 for a workshop for…
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…