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 | CHSPE, General, Mandatory Paperwork
I received a letter from Bank of America recently—they have stopped opening new Coogan Accounts, and wanted me to update my website’s Resources Page to remove them from the list of financial institutions that offer this service. While I appreciate B of A’s reaching...
by Bonnie Wallace | Advice, General, Parenting
One of the hidden challenges of parenting a young actor is the constant juggling that happens behind the scenes to make everything happen. Young actors are part of families, and families have their own needs. Studios have their needs, and so do all the various people...
by Bonnie Wallace | Agents, General
Last week we talked about why you might want to change agents or managers, and explored the more common reasons that actors—or actor’s parents—consider leaving their representation. This week we’ll explore the implications and potential consequences of staying in or...
