by Bonnie Wallace | Advice, General
How long does it take? No one can know how many auditions will happen before an actor is cast in their first project. And then how many more auditions will pass before their second role! It can be frustratingly slow, unnervingly quick, and everything in between. In...
by Bonnie Wallace | General
It’s summer, and I just returned home from a wonderful vacation with my family and some friends. We played in the water, slept til we woke without an alarm, and shared wonderful food and conversations. By the time the week was up, we all felt refreshed and eager to...
by Bonnie Wallace | Agents, General
The relationship between a parent and young actor’s agent is important, and can be challenging to navigate. Communication is clearly part of the key to a successful partnership, but exactly what kind of communication and how much are open to debate! Moreover, the...
by Bonnie Wallace | General, Mindset, Parenting
I think that managing ourselves as parents is one of the true secrets to helping our kids succeed as young actors. Our inner self-talk guides our actions, and our kids register it subconsciously. When we are aware of the gap between our encouraging words and our inner...
by Bonnie Wallace | General, Mindset, Resilience
Even with all the pieces in place—a supportive family, financial stability, genuine talent, a solid resume, and a great team—this business is difficult and there are no guarantees that your child will succeed. Having these things helps of course. And your child could...