Sep 14, 2022
4 min

Dear Actor... don't bullsh*t your reps...

Don't bullshit your reps…I know… it sounds like a simple thing…and you know you may not ever realize that you are doing it. But telling us you are "sick" or not available…. then we see you out having fun on social media.... just makes you look bad… Back in the “old” days we could get away with so much more since there was not a camera or website around to post things instantly…. If you want to be an instagram/ tik tok star… good on ya….but if you also want to be an actor the

Jan 31, 2019
3 min

Dear Actor... here you go again

(To quote Dolly Parton….) Here you come again…just when I’ve begun to get myself together….you waltz right in the door…like you did before….pilot season…. here you come again… and here I go…. Yup…. It’s here again…that ever elusive pilot season….That thing that no matter what anyone says to you … you still seem to think it is the end all and the be all of life and you still get worked up when you don’t go out. Not sure what else I can tell you…I have said it all already….So…t

May 23, 2018
5 min

Dear Actor...It's March Madness

Being an actor can be confusing, when is it the right time to get a manager or agent....when is it the right time to move from who you have....you have hundreds of people whispering in your ear about what you should be doing.....I am guessing a lot of them are actors.....so lets be clear… they are not the ones you should be listening to. I am not sure how else to say it to you…. So let me try thisStop listening to other actors…. we have talked about this before…. everythi

May 23, 2018
4 min

Dear Actor... keeping your ducks in a row...

So one thing that is really important to ME is communication. I like to know what is going on… we need to keep your calendar (for what I would hope would be obvious reasons). So if you are going to work on stuff and not tell your reps so that you don’t have to pay them or get them involved - that is not a good relationship…. It is one that is based on being sneaky. And that just does not work for me. If you can’t have an open relationship with your rep… you have the w

May 23, 2018
5 min

dear actor...OMG it's pilot season (but probably not for you so relax)!

Hey...I get it....you need to use it as some sort of guide line....some reason to get your shit together...an excuse to tell all your friends who do not work in this biz why you are so freaked out and full of anxiety right now.... But let’s be honest....chances are you are not going to have a pilot season (at least not the kind you want) so let’s put a few things in perspective! 1 - you don’t get ready for pilot season...you should always be ready...pilots happen all year lon

May 23, 2018
5 min

Dear Actor... relationships and stuff

So I know a lot of folks who are life coaches… and I think it is a cool job….some of my closest friends are life coaches… but if you are an actor and you are paying a “consultant” - (and you have a rep - whether it is an agent or a manager) to tell you what is “wrong” with your career (or different ways you can make things happen). Then why the hell are you wasting your reps time…. honestly…. I have actually had a few folks say to me “well my consultant thinks we could be

May 23, 2018
5 min

dear actor...it's all about you.

Dear Actor…. So as I was writing this (and it was about 5 paragraphs longer… so now Octobers is done)! It dawned on me that some folks might think they recognize themselves in these (I say that because someone always gets a call here asking if it is you I am talking about….). I love that about actors….. here is the thing…..it is you… and you… and you….. all of the things I talk about have happened…. And usually more than once (or twice)… so if you are seeing yourself…. we

May 23, 2018
6 min

Dear Actor...I love you...but it's episodic season!

As you may (or may not) know we are in the thick of episodic season! What does this mean for you - I have no idea - I can tell you though it is BUSY and if someone is telling you it is not then that would be incorrect. It may not be busy for you at the moment but there is a lot going on. Now don't get all bent out of shape there really may not be a lot for you right now and that is ok.... but don't assume that because it is not busy for you that it is not busy for the rest of

May 23, 2018
4 min

Dear actors... stop saying you're sorry!

Dear Actor…. boy do we have a lot of ground to cover….. so i am just going to jump right in…. lets start with this…. STOP SAYING YOU'RE SORRY…. as much as i appreciate people being polite… if every time you call your manager or agent and start with “i am sorry to bother you” we will start to wonder why you are bothering us…. if you need something ask… if you need to talk cool….this is why we are here…ok.. well…one of the reasons we are here.. (hey… i have this same issue whe

May 23, 2018
4 min

Dear actor... it's a new world. Time to get your head out of your ass

Welcome to 2017. i see you are ready…. got your game face on - lets go over a few things so that we know that 2017 will kick some serious ass. photos that look like you - check (you took them in the last 12 months…you have the “ugly” picture… you have the “you” picture) don’t make me say this again…. honestly this is acting 101 reel all updated - check (not just a bunch clips up - but a real…reel that is less than 3 minutes long) makes your reps job easier passport -

May 23, 2018
5 min

dear actor...you know I love you but

So you have an agent. Good for you! You go out on a decent amount of auditions!! That is great. Wait....what....you want an agent? I think I am confused....you have an agent....you go out on auditions....that you are right for.....so you want a new agent because......oh...I see you have not booked anything....yes... I can clearly see that this is your agents fault...sorry...I don't know what I was thinking..... REALLY.... You’re not booking so you think you should move

May 23, 2018
3 min

dear actor...lets talk about representation

So… you are lucky enough to have folks to represent you…good for you… that means someone sees something in you that excites them and they think they can do something for you….don’t screw it up. lets talk about some things i find fascinating….when i hear an actor say they need to ask permission from their agent to sign with a manager… (i would imagine it pisses agents off when the shoe is on the other foot) the decision to take on a manager (or an agent) is distinctly your

May 23, 2018
4 min

dear actor...lets get some things out of the way...

ok…lets get this out of the way…. network pilot season is over….roll your eyes, stomp your feet, have your moment… now lets get back to work….. you made it through relatively unscathed…if you were lucky enough to book a pilot (and we had a few of those this year!) congrats…. if you were one of the many folks who auditioned and or tested…. that rocks…. if you were the majority of hollywood who did not…. not to worry…. pilots happen all year round… and we told you not to

May 23, 2018
3 min

dear actor... Actors say the darnedest things

It happened really fast…. i didn’t have time to call you (or email you…or text you……) I have been in this business for over 30 years.... And have had Bohemia for 24 years.....and I can tell you beyond a shadow of a doubt it NEVER happens that fast.....if there is pressure to do something really fast and someone can't wait for you to reach out to your reps....then that is a red flag...now don't misunderstand me....this is not to say things don't happen quickly.....sometimes

May 23, 2018
3 min

Dear Actor...you know i love you..but

If I am spending my time convincing you to go to an audition then why are you an actor? (or my client for that matter) If i have to tell you a hundred plus times you need new photos because the ones we have from 2 years ago need to be updated…..and you don’t….. then don’t ask me why no one wants to see you…. If you are asking me to get feedback on everything you go out on…. then get into a good scene study class so you can get your accolades there….. I expect you to be fantas

May 23, 2018
1 min

dear actor... my job vs. your job

my job: manager, therapist, babysitter, supporter your job: be a great actor, writer, director, musician my job: strategist, connector, inventor, negotiator your job: be a fabulous actor, writer, director, musician my job: pit bull, fighter, exponent, handler your job: be an amazing actor, writer, director, musician ok....there are our job descriptions.....you do yours....let me do mine.....and things will be perfect..... #WhatEveryActorShouldKnow

May 23, 2018
1 min

Ten Commandments of meeting with reps

dear Actors - you know i love you.....but....if you are trying to get a meeting with me (or any management or agency) a couple of things you should know that may help... do your research.... know a bit about us.... don't blow smoke up my ass...does not impress me know that i will also do my research about you....so be careful how you sell yourself. don't pit me against other managers.....we actually talk to each other....sure we are competitive....but we also know there is en

May 23, 2018
4 min

Scheduling life around Hollywood

Lets be clear about a few things….. Hollywood happens 7 days a week - and pretty much year round…. your summer vacation is not the same as hollywoods summer vacation it’s never really 100% dead out there (it gets slow sometimes…..but it never really dies) it’s slow is something we tell actors to make them feel better…..what we mean is it may be slow for you…don’t assume it’s slow for us or anyone else. (yeah…. a lot of folks are not going to like me for saying that) Ok…now t

May 23, 2018
2 min

dear actor...

some things to think about... Dear actors you know I love you…but…..some things for you to think about. know your type. And when I say know you type….i mean be honest with yourself…embrace who you are. Having trouble figuring it out……ask your manager…..and be ok with the answer….it’s probably one of the things that has held you back. know that everyone will put you in a box…..a good manager will not – we will take advantage of the box you are in….while helping you think c

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