Our Ten Year Anniversary in Los Angeles
Ten years ago this month my daughter Dove and I moved to Los Angeles from Bainbridge Island, Washington. We literally packed everything we owned into a truck, leaving everyone we knew so she could have a shot at her dream of being a professional actor and...Silver Linings and Survival under Quarantine
Is anyone else swinging hard emotionally right now? This past month, my internal condition has been shifting between a clear-eyed, grounded and practical place, and a deeply emotional, helpless place. I know I’m not alone. So much feels out of our control. We are...How to Find an Agent for Your Child Actor
There are a few things that everyone knows an actor needs to succeed, and one of them is a talent agent. Some auditions and roles are available without one. But the better opportunities can only be accessed by actors who have an agent submitting them to...Disney Channel Looking for New Talent
Disney Channel is looking for exciting new talent RIGHT NOW with an online open casting call for GIRLS AND BOYS who can play ages 8-16. All auditions will be considered for new and upcoming original movies and series produced by Disney Channel.
What Made Me Say Yes to Dove’s Dream
I try to live my life in a way that is consistent with my truth, and so I took a big breath one day after she’d lobbied me yet again to get serious about supporting her dream of being an actor, and I said YES.