Something I’ve been seeing a lot lately is the tendency for actors to “bland it out.” (Dear GAWD, please do not assume this is me encouraging actors to do the horribly overused fake glasses, raised…
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Sticky Situation
So, you’ve gotten an audition (Yay, you!) and you soon realize the role is actually *not* your bullseye. Sure, you can hit the target, but this isn’t want you want to become known for doing…
Through-Line
Recently, I was working with an actor who was struggling with his primary type, his logline, his brand. Let’s face it, a lot of actors struggle with this sort of thing, because they’re just too…
The Work: Ep. 0315 — Protecting Yourself and Off-Brand Auditions
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0315 of The Work. Download Here! Protecting Yourself and Off-Brand Auditions: In the wake of scammy breakdowns duping actors into fake auditions, Bonnie Gillespie explains how to protect…
Ari Stidham’s Journey Thus Far
So, last month, I moderated a talk for the Center Theatre Group’s Student Body program during the LA Stage Alliance LA Stage Day and had the great pleasure of sharing the dais with Ari Stidham….
What’s Your Business Model?
I know I’ve been writing a lot lately about businesses. Non-acting businesses. Business models outside of the entertainment industry. And I’ve been doing so because — after all these years of trying to come at…
Refinements to Interviewing Your Bookings
So, last week’s column on Interviewing Your Bookings was one that generated a lot of gratitude (you’re welcome) and a lot of follow-up questions (here come the answers). Rather than pulling any of the specific…
Interview Your Bookings
I hinted at this exercise in the very first edition of Self-Management for Actors ten years ago. I call this exercise homework for my SMFA Brand Blitz. And I talked about this exercise on March…
The Work: Ep. 0302 — Inspiration from Evel Knievel
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0302 of The Work. Download Here! Inspiration from Evel Knievel: What can creatives learn about brand management from someone who broke every bone in his body? Bonnie Gillespie…
The Work: Ep. 0301 — The 3 Biggest Mistakes Actors Make
Thank you for joining us for Episode 0301 of The Work. Download Here! The 3 Biggest Mistakes Actors Make: What are the three biggest mistakes actors make when it comes to brand management and longterm…