I’ve been seeing a bunch of tweets and posts lately about Robert A. Heinlein’s 1973 quote from Time Enough for Love that ends, “specialization is for insects.” Actors in particular are loving this quote, because…
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Effortless
I’m fortunate enough to spend a few hours each week with some of the finest people on the planet. Mostly actors, but also a few producers, directors, writers, coaches, publicists, casting assistants, agents’ assistants, hyphenates….
Stretch vs. Focus
When you’re working on your craft, you’re stretching. Your goal is to push to the outer edges of your abilities, move through your comfort zone and into a place where it’s a little terrifying to…
But Famous Actors Don’t Need to Worry about Branding!
Hi again Bon! I just read all of your columns regarding type and branding. Like most actors, I am resistant toward pigeon-holing myself but I just took the comedy intensive at Lesly Kahn’s and they…
Bipolar Actor Typing
Hi. My name is Meredith Overcash. I just started reading your column and have found it extremely insightful and down to Earth. I particularly enjoy your columns on actor type. So, I thought you might…
Crafting Your Answers
As we gear up for awards season (Ooh, the Golden Globes and SAG Awards are my favorites; which are yours?), I find myself thinking about those red carpet moments during which our favorite actors face…
Do Negative Comments Dilute My Brand?
Heya Bon, I was just reading an article about how to manage one’s retail business and it talked about controlling your online press. In relation to my YouTube channel, my stance has been to permit…
Why Is Everyone So Dang Afraid of Branding?
I think I know the answer to this question already. But I’m asking it anyway. “Why is everyone so dang afraid of branding?” I hear people say that if they hear about actor branding or…
Choosing a URL for My Actor Brand
Hey Bonnie, I’ve been exploring creating a website recently and thomasharvey.com and thomasharvey.net are both taken. I contacted the owner about buying them and he wouldn’t give them up. What would you suggest as a…
Headshot Photographer’s Brand vs. Actor’s Brand
Hi Bonnie, You probably won’t be able to answer any of this, but I’m going to ask anyway. Does [a specific headshot photographer] have a bad reputation with casting directors? Are CDs sick of his…