Hi again Bon! I just read all of your columns regarding type and branding. Like most actors, I am resistant toward pigeon-holing myself but I just took the comedy intensive at Lesly Kahn’s and they…
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Lessons from Australia
Okay, so you’ll recall from last week’s column that I had the awesome opportunity to teach in Sydney for the last half of November. Rockstar. Really dang cool. I went over with fellow casting directors…
Be Consistent. Be Connected.
A couple of weeks ago, I started a Twitter account for Self-Management for Actors. Every day, I post another 140 characters from the pages of the third edition of the book (or, if I post…
Throw It All Away
“Damn it, Morpheus! Not everyone believes what you believe!” “My beliefs do not require them to.” There are a lot of folks who will tell you there is only one way to do something. I’m…
Defining Success
“Let’s face it. You’re never going to be a household name.” I actually said that to an actor last week. I know. Me. Miss “You Can Be Anything, So Never Limit Yourself” herself. And y’know…
Actors with Tattoos
Hey Bonnie! I loved your article that featured my message to you. It was ridiculously helpful and I’m so scared/ecstatic to begin that crazy rollercoaster that is an attempted career in acting. I just wanted…
Your Second Act
What’s your second act? You know, that thing you’ll do once you have gotten that first “break” and have shown this town what you’re about. Thinking you can cross that bridge when you get to…
Feedback on Time Management
Hey Bon, Wow. What a great article this week! One of my biggest problems (seeing as how I am “in between jobs” right now) is time management. Great ideas and I can’t agree more with…
Time Management
This was going to be a blog post. Many times, when I am working on a particular issue (with or without actors), an epiphany gurgles up and becomes a blog post at the Spynotebook. But…
Dichotomy Required
Ask almost anyone whether those who pursue a career in show business are a special breed and you’ll get the same answer: “Oh heck yeah!” One of the elements of “special” that I’ve noticed, the…