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9 Ways to Prepare for the Film & TV Industry to Reopen
Like the first flowers of spring, the film and TV industry is starting to reopen. Will you be ready when it does? Here are nine ways you can prepare to succeed when those auditions start coming your way. 1. Train! One of the silver linings of the...
Do Hollywood Agents Sign Kids From Out of Town?
Do you have to move to Los Angeles for your kid to get a Hollywood agent? How can you get an agent if you don't live in LA? A parent reached out to me recently after listening to one of my podcasts. The story of featured a young actor who lived far from Los Angeles,...
Bonnie’s Recommended Resources for Actors
Here are some excellent resources for actors. This list will get you off to the right start with a basic set of trusted sites, people, and products. Check back regularly for additions and updates. Of course, sometimes there is nothing better than talking with someone...
How Can You Find Auditions Without an Agent?
What if your child is so new to the business that they don’t even have an agent yet? Or you’ve been at it for a while but still don’t have an agent?…
Scams and Red Flags for Aspiring Actors
This week I heard stories of several young actors who were recently taken advantage of by individuals preying on their dreams…
Zen and the Art of Professional Acting
You can’t approach your child actor’s career like your own. Many of us approach what we want with classic goal-setting strategies, which often works in other parts of our lives…
Acting as a School of Life
I just spent a few days in Vancouver on the set of Descendants 2 watching the final day of dance rehearsals and then the first two days of shooting…
What to Do Before You Try to Get a Talent Agent
Before you even begin to try to get your kid in front of an agent, you need to set a few things up. At the bare minimum, your child should have SOME kind of training…