This month's topic is: "What do you do before you land an agent? Manage Yourself!"
The guest speaker is Bonnie Gillespie, casting director and author of "Self Management for Actors: Getting Down to (Show) Business." Topics include: setting up shop in L.A., marketing tools, self-promotion, submissions, auditions, and—eventually—finding a representative.
The moderator will be Jackie Apodaca, senior columnist for Back Stage and contributor to our advice column "The Working Actor."
Successful Actor takes place on Tuesday, October 27th at 7:30 PM at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts (1336 North La Brea Ave., Hollywood, CA). Parking entrance is on De Longpre St.
Admission is FREE and seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please RSVP to laevents@backstage.com. See you there!