You may recall that a wonderful union-eligible actor wrote in a bit ago asking about options for getting that good ol’ SAG-AFTRA initiation fee more affordable. She had already learned about the loan offered by…
Posts tagged unions
Union Rules and Low-Budget Casting
Hi Bonnie, We’ve been in contact before through castings, classes, and now your awesome BonBlasts. I’m sorry to drop in on you so suddenly, but I was wondering if you could answer a couple questions…
The Work: Ep. 0303 — Three Myths about Success Debunked
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0303 of The Work. Download Here! Three Myths about Success Debunked: What lies do you believe about how to succeed as an actor in Los Angeles? Let’s flip…
Most Pilots Are Union
Hello Bonnie, I am contacting you because I was wondering if you could answer a question about nonunion projects. I am a SAG-AFTRA member of course now due to the merger, but it really seems…
3 Biggest Actor Myths
All right, beautiful people! I’m glad you’ve found your way here. I wanna do a li’l myth-busting, especially when it comes to those LIES we all hear about stuff you *have to do* in order…
Q&A on SAG-AFTRA Merger Advice
Got a bunch of emails on last week’s Merger Advice. Almost all of the email came from SAG-eligible actors. Here’s two of those emails with the same basic question, and then my response. Hi Bonnie,…
No Reward of SAG Vouchers on Set
Hi Bonnie, I was working background on a show when the scene required four guys to remove two bodies from the crime scene on gurneys (no wheels). I stepped in after watching a couple of…
Career Extra or Career Actor?
Good Morning, I have been acting for eight years: background work, movies, TV, and a featured role (speaking) in a commercial for the Veterans’ Administration. Please advise the most efficient method to obtain the required…
Quick-Answer Actor Questions
So, it’s time once again for a bunch of quick-answer questions. Woo hoo! Hi Bonnie, Thanks for all you great columns; I’ve taken quite a bit of advice from them. My question is about website…