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…
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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…
Nudity Required (Or Is It?)
First and foremost, thanks as always for the great column. Recently you reiterated a point you’ve made in the past regarding castings that call for/require nudity. Although I’ve been told by managers and agents in…
Bitter Actor Syndrome
Last week’s column on Casting the Actor vs. Casting the Character seems to have struck a chord with a lot of readers. I’m so glad! In keeping with that whole theme of what actors bring…