by Bonnie Wallace | Podcasts
by Bonnie Wallace | Advice, General
Stage names are very common among actors, and especially young actors. A stage name can: Protect their identity from stalkers Make it more difficult to track where they live, & what school they attend Protect the identity and privacy of family members Either...
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 | Agents, General, Managers
Legitimate agents and managers don’t charge upfront fees. Ever. If someone who wants you to sign up for a bunch of classes that cost a fortune approaches you or your kid, then they aren’t a proper talent agency or management company. They are some other kind of...
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...
