Hey Bonnie — I was reading your archives today before getting ready to self-tape a little self-submission when I had an epiphany about something I seem to be struggling with as an actor. I wonder…
Posts tagged submissions
The Work: Ep. 0515 — Return on Investment
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0515 of The Work. Download Here! Return on Investment: If you knew, from the beginning, that it was going to take thousands of hours of effort on your…
Submitting on the Same Role at Multiple Sites
Hi Bonnie, Thank you so much for speaking at Writers Bootcamp on Monday. I thanked you very briefly afterwards, but I just wanted to fully express, and kind of gush, about how grateful I am…
Let the Numbers Inspire You
Let the Numbers Inspire You On Wednesday, I tweeted the following: ACTORS, ready? Number of submissions from agents, managers, and via @ActorsAccess on two breakdowns in 42 hours? 11,461. #RelationshipsFirst Loads of retweets, replies, and…
Get Down with Self-Taping
So, two weeks ago, we talked about being Room Ready, and last week, we talked about Getting Into the Room. To round this series out, today we’re gonna get into that “other” way IN: Self-Taping….
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…
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….
Spend the Two Bucks
*sigh* Every time I put out a breakdown, it’s the same thing. Thousands of gorgeous, wonderful, fantastic submissions made through the breakdown itself, as directed… and dozens of wannabe actors who make me weep for…
Advice for a Chicago Actress
Hi Bonnie, I’m sure you’ve heard this a hundred times, from a hundred different actors, but, I need help. I’m a 28 year-old actress living in the Chicago area. I’ve been doing theatre for years….
Refinements to Interviewing Your Bookings
So, last week’s column on Interviewing Your Bookings was one that generated a lot of gratitude (you’re welcome) and a lot of follow-up questions (here come the answers). Rather than pulling any of the specific…