In astrology, we have these very cool mathematical points that represent our soul’s destiny (North Node) and what we’ve already had a lot of practice with (South Node), whether through past lives or just a…
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Free Actor Training from Bonnie Gillespie
Y’all. Bookmark this list. 20 years ago, I started in on a journey that would lead to this moment. Me, showing up in your life, sharing a list of all the free training we’ve done…
Self-Management for Actors: AMA with Bonnie Gillespie
Self-Management for Actors: AMA with Bonnie Gillespie Join Bonnie Gillespie as she jams with showbiz creatives in this 68-minute long AMA — and of course the announcement about our scholarship winners for 100 days of…
Self-Management for Actors: Data Never Lies
Self-Management for Actors: Data Never Lies Join Bonnie Gillespie as she jams with showbiz creatives about wrangling data to get ready for TARGETING! Your show bible, tiers defined… it’s getting good, y’all! This is day…
Culture Shock
I remember the first time I went to Spain. I had just turned 18 and I flew from Atlanta to Frankfurt to change airlines and get to Madrid for my vacation. I had taken three…
The Secret Language of Casting Directors
Today I’m gonna do a little demystifying of “the secret language of casting directors.” (If you missed where this convo started with talent manager Anna Lewkowska last year, catch up with a click here.) One…
The Work: Ep. 0925 — Brand Umbrella
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0925 of The Work. Brand Umbrella: Your brand is the umbrella under which all the types you can play live. Bonnie Gillespie explains why seemingly opposite actor types…
The Work: Ep. 0924 — Book the Room
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0924 of The Work. Book the Room: So many actors focus on the wrong thing (booking the job) when the more powerful skill for a lifetime of being…
The Work: Ep. 0923 — Demo Reel
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0923 of The Work. Demo Reel: Casting director and author Bonnie Gillespie shares some quick thoughts on actor demo reels and the purpose of your footage in helping…