There’s this theory that there are three components to any project: price, speed, and quality. You get to pick excellence in TWO of those, but never all three. So, you can hit McDonald’s drivethru and…
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Feedback on How to Deal with Criticism
I read in your “How to Deal with Criticism” article where you had three responses to haters and I was concerned. You stated: “There are THREE THINGS I really don’t care about: you, what you…
Gift of Fear
My email address is on my IMDb profile and occasionally I’ll get “fan mail.” What is my responsibility to answer when maybe they’re not just fans but possibly pervs? There’s an older man who has…
Allie Costa: How to Be Yourself While Pretending to Be Someone Else
I was reminded recently that now and then it’s good to get back to basics. Sometimes we get so narrowly focused on specific goals or on targeted benchmarks that we forget the big picture. We…
Thank You for the Age Range Article
Hi Bonnie, Great article for age range re: on-camera and stage work. Voiceover is a different beast, though. I’ve played teens through octogenarians… not to mention some ageless creatures. 😉 And of course gender, race,…
Become a Content-Generating Machine
Ask anyone who has ever pitched a show concept: No buyer is ever looking for ONE great idea; they’re looking to tap into a WELL of ever-replenishing material. They’re looking to put you on contract…
The Work: Ep. 0612 — Dichotomy Required
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0612 of The Work. Download Here! Dichotomy Required: It’s the ultimate balance actors, artists, and other creatives need to develop in order to have a healthy career that…
Dakota Shepard: Stop Taking Notes and Just Leap
Dakota Shepard was probably on the honor roll back in school. Notes. Research. Data analysis… possibly to the point of “analysis paralysis.” No… not *possibly* to that point — definitely to that point. Until she…
Feedback on Conversion
Hi Bonnie, Great to meet you at the Harvard showcase panel! I believe Perry introduced us — I’m an alum. Thanks for sharing your insights; great stuff. Especially your thoughts on building community and being…