Hello beautiful people! I saw a wonderful play this weekend and here’s what made it wonderful: Donzell Lewis. Yes, I’m biased because, yes, I’ve adored Donzell since the inimitable Quincy Cho brought him into my…
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Acting While Black and Gay: A Story by Donzell Lewis
As I shared in this week’s BonBlast, Donzell Lewis is the personification of charisma as Goldie in the world premiere play, Dope Queens. When I told Donzell I wanted to write about him — and…
Why Saying NO Is a Great Business Decision
One of the last things we want to do when we’re hungry to work, eager to showcase our talent, hoping to build relationships and get OUT into the world doing what it is we came…
The Work: Ep. 1016 — I Don’t Know Much But I Know THIS
Thank you for joining us for Episode 1016 of The Work. Download Here! I Don’t Know Much, But I Know THIS: Actors! There’s one big way you can alleviate stress anyone in casting feels about…
Free Actor Training from Bonnie Gillespie
Y’all. Bookmark this list. 20 years ago, I started in on a journey that would lead to this moment. Me, showing up in your life, sharing a list of all the free training we’ve done…
Self-Management for Actors: Your Logline
Self-Management for Actors: Your Logline Join Bonnie Gillespie as she jams with showbiz creatives about the massive power of loglines. If you can’t TELL it, you can’t SELL it. Don’t get discouraged if yours doesn’t…
Self-Management for Actors: Rock Your Headshots
Self-Management for Actors: Rock Your Headshots Join Bonnie Gillespie as she jams with showbiz creatives about your company logo: your headshot! Now that we know what your in-room look is selling, let’s be sure those…
Self-Management for Actors: Your Most Castable Type and Brand
Self-Management for Actors: Your Most Castable Type and Brand Join Bonnie Gillespie as she jams with showbiz creatives about a simple survey method to determine what you’re presenting in the room. We’re gonna get to…
Reclaiming Our Inner Artists
If I wanted to do the math on how many SMFA ninjas typing exercises I’ve led over the years, I’m sure the number of actors involved would be up around 2000. Heck, if we count…
The Evolving Dinner Party
Just an a-ha moment thanks to a client… thought I’d share it (to mark it in my own mind and in case it helps anyone else facing down the daily-more-terrifying experience of expanding beyond an…