by Bonnie Wallace | Auditions, Casting, General
Many auditions can be done on tape (commonly called self-tapes) and sent to casting for consideration. Even people who have relocated to LA have to tape some auditions—if a project is being cast out of New York, for example. Or if the various schedules don’t line up....
by Bonnie Wallace | CHSPE, General, Mandatory Paperwork
There is so much confusion over these two, even on sets, and they are entirely distinct. Industry people who really should know better use the terms interchangeably, generally saying, “emancipated” when they mean “legal 18.” Here are the basic differences spelled out....
by Bonnie Wallace | CHSPE, Education, General
CHSPE Pros and Cons The CHSPE (California High School Proficiency Exam, commonly pronounced “chispie”) certificate is the equivalent of a high school diploma. Having one makes your child a “legal 18,” which can be magic words in this industry. Basically, it means that...
by Bonnie Wallace | CHSPE, Education, General
There are probably about as many ways to manage the question of school as there are families trying to manage it. Parents whose kids are professional actors generally have to be a bit more flexible than those who are simply having a more normal childhood. Luckily...
by Bonnie Wallace | General
Should your child join a union? Are they eligible? Which union? Until recently, a professional working actor in LA was likely to belong to either SAG (Screen Actors Guild) or AFTRA (American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) or both. Professional stage...
