When it comes down to it, you’re all freakin’ talented, beautiful people. You know that, right? Obviously, you take your career seriously, you invest in training, you keep your union dues paid (or you’re working…
Posts tagged what you control
When to Walk Away
I’ve talked about When To Say NO (several times), but there’s a conversation going on over at PARF (Professional Actors Resource Forums) that has gotten very specific about walking away from a role, and I…
Pick Your Hard
“It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. The HARD is what makes it great.” — Jimmy Dugan, A League of Their Own So, I had already chosen this week’s…
The Work: Ep. 0201 — Pedophilia in Hollywood; IMDb Birthdate Lawsuit
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0201 of The Work. Download Here! Topics include: pedophilia in Hollywood; television ownership down for the first time in history; introducing Lord McGiggles; the IMDb birthdate lawsuit and…
Put Acting on Hold While I Fix My Teeth?
Hey Bonnie, Been reading your column recently and it’s great! So I’ve recently made a decision about wanting to become an actor. However, I’m afraid that I’ll be needing to get braces/Invisalign (best case scenario)…
Physical Choices
I have had the great pleasure of witnessing three of the best auditions I’ve ever seen, all within the past two months. Well, technically, two were auditions and one was a pitch, but still, some…
Feedback on Age and IMDb
I’m sure you predicted that this week’s Your Turn would be all about last week’s column on Age and IMDb. Let’s get to it, shall we? First email: What!? You mean when that casting director…
Change My Haircolor to Be More Castable?
Hi Bonnie! I’m a long-time fan, love your book, love your column. Thank you for all of your giving back. Can I ask your advice? I’m early 30s actress in LA — type is professional…
Two Filters
I’m writing this week’s column from Toronto (I wrote last week’s from Chicago; aren’t I quite the jet-setter these days!) and I’m realizing there’s been a major theme to my speaking engagements on this Self-Management…
Competition
Are you competitive? I used to call myself competitive. I can play cards or word games or board games or any other games of the mind for hours on end (I would rock on Big…