I wasn’t going to write about the strike. I really wanted to write about anything else. So much so that I had scribbled a list of a half-dozen perfectly good topics (and another dozen decent…
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Staying Present
I was watching this weekend’s Georgia game and heard one of the commentators say something that seemed somewhat meaningful. This was in the final moments of the fourth quarter. The score was tied and the…
The Big Lies
Well, this always makes me nervous but it also almost always turns out to be a good decision. My column was 80% finished and then I came up with a new idea… so I tossed…
Bob Brody: Timing Is Everything
Well, folks, we’ve had six months of The Actors Voice: POV and in that time we’ve heard from CDs worldwide. Cool, huh? Our goal with POV has been to demystify portions of the entertainment industry…
Help! Someone Is Trying to Change My Name!
Help! Someone is trying to change my name! Bon, I don’t really know who to go to to seek advice on this matter. There’s a reputable manager that is interested in me, however, she thinks…
Why Casting Isn’t Personal
I had lunch with a family of friends a few weeks ago. Two of the kids are actors. The mom told this wonderful story about how she explained casting to her the oldest of the…
Drop-Offs to Agents?
Hi Bonnie, I love your books and column on Showfax. I am wondering if all agents hate drop-offs as opposed to mailings. In the agency book some agents specifically state that they don’t take drop-offs….
Waiting Room Games
Last week, I saw a post at the Showfax message board by a young actor named Jennie Roberson. She had experienced her first audition and was eager to share her thoughts with the world. Something…
Yeah, But…
Many, many emails I receive start out like this: I’ve read everything you’ve ever written and I love your advice. But I just need to ask you one quick question… and the question will invariably…