It’s the time of year that creatives start dreading the trip home… not because travel is a hassle, not because leaving town right as some of the best gigs do a little casting is risky,…
Posts tagged young actors
Enoughness Is Easier BEFORE You Get Told You’re Too Much
Not News: There’s a bit of fearlessness in us when we’re young. We’ve not yet had our light turned way down in an attempt to fit in. We’ve not yet been told what’s “impossible.” We’ve…
Performing Arts Camp Is Where Your Enoughness Can Shine
I’ll never forget when I first heard of the Atlanta Workshop Players. It was 1985. I had a massive crush on Gary Martin. He rushed up to me after final bows in the school play…
Be the Role Model You Deserved
So I was talking with my phlebotomist a few hours ago (because THAT is how you expect a BonBlast to start off, right?) and thought of y’all. Let’s be clear — I think about y’all…
THE Best Comeback for Unsupportive Family Members
This time last year, I headed back to my hometown of Atlanta to appear as a guest speaker at a large celebration for the acting studio at which I had trained as a kid actor….
Parent of Kid Actor Needs Advice
Hi! I just came across your forum, and I really appreciate all the great information I’m reading. I do have a few questions that I haven’t yet found the answers to, so I was wondering…
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…
The Realities of Pilot Season
The other day, I received an email from a parent of a young actor, eager to bring the kiddo out to Los Angeles for pilot season. This parent was certain that his work in his…
Don’t Be a Stage Parent
Just in titling this week’s column, I’m conflicted. “Stage mom,” “stage dad,” “stage parent,” these phrases all have a negative connotation in the entertainment industry, and I don’t want to perpetuate that. But this phrase…
Resources for a Young Actor in Atlanta
Hi, I have a 15-year-old son that wants to get into acting. He has a natural ability to engage in acting roles. Currently he does not have a lot to put on a resumé. He…