Bonnie J Wallace
Bonnie J. Wallace is the author of the best-selling Young Hollywood Actors and acclaimed Hollywood Parents Guide, producer of the popular Hometown to Hollywood podcast, and writes a blog for parents of young actors at bonniejwallace.com as well as articles for Backstage.com as a Backstage Expert. She creates the Help for Young Actors series of online courses for parents, and teaches and speaks on the acting business at panels and events across the country.
Bonnie also offers online or in-person private consultations with parents of young actors, as well as with young adult actors looking for success in the entertainment industry.
Mother of Emmy Award winning actress and Columbia Records artist Dove Cameron, star of Liv and Maddie, Disney Descendants, Hairspray Live, Agents of Shield, Dumplin’, Clueless, the Musical, Light in the Piazza, and more, Bonnie is dedicated to helping and inspiring others on this journey. Find out more at www.bonniejwallace.com.
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Meet Bonnie J Wallace: Author, Podcast, Producer & Consultant
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant www.BonnieJWallace.com
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Who is Bonnie Wallace?
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What Is Your Book 'The Hollywood Parents Guide' About?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant www.BonnieJWallace.com
Are there any books on how to be a parent to an actor?
How do I find out the essential to being a child actor parents?
What books can I read to learn about parenting an actor?
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Can I Take A Percentage Or Commission On What My Teen Makes?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant www.BonnieJWallace.com
How much should a parent take of their teenager's earnings?
How can I protect myself when taking commission from my teenager?
Do I need a written agreement with my teenager when taking commission.
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My Child Isn't Very Talented But They Really Want To Act - What Can I Do?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant www.BonnieJWallace.com
Should I encourage my child if they aren't very good at acting?
My child wants to act but is bad - help!
My teen hasn't got it - should I encourage this?
Is my child good enough to be an actor?
How do I know if my chi... -
What Is The Hometown To Hollywood Podcast?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant www.BonnieJWallace.com
What is 'Hometown to Hollywood'?
What is the format of Hometown to Hollywood?
What is on the Hometown to Hollywood podcast?
What kind of people are featured on Hometown to Hollywood?
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When Is My Teen Ready To Get An Agent?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant www.BonnieJWallace.com
Is my teen ready to get an agent?
When should my teen get an agent?
Should my teen get an agent?
When is the right time for my teen to get an agent?
Should my teen add an agent?
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Do You Have An Audiobook Version Of The Hollywood Parents Guide?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant www.BonnieJWallace.com
Is there an audiobook of The Hollywood Parents Guide?
Is The Hollywood Parents Guide available in audio book?
Does the The Hollywood Parents Guide come as an audio book?
Can I listen to The Hollywood Parents Guide?
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Should I Give Performance Notes Or Let My Child Stay Natural At Home?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant www.BonnieJWallace.com
Do I give performance notes to my child?
Should I coach my child?
Am I the right person to coach my child?
Am I the right person to give acting notes to my child?
Should I give acting notes to my child?
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How Can I Protect My Teen From Being Sexualized In Their Acting?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant www.BonnieJWallace.com
How do I avoid sexual content in my teen's acting career?
What choices can I make to ensure my teen doesn't get picked for overtly sexual material?
How do we avoid adult content in my teen's acting choices?
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How Can I Protect My Teen On Social Media?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant www.BonnieJWallace.com
How can I protect my teen on instagram?
How can I protect my teen on Facebook?
How can I protect my teen on twitter?
How can I protect my teen on snapchat?
How can I protect my teen on twitch?
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How Do I Balance My Teen's School Around Their Acting Commitments?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant
www.BonnieJWallace.comHow do I balance my teen's acting with school?
Do I take my teen out of school for acting auditions?
How will I know when my teen is prioritizing acting too much?
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What Is The Difference Between Emancipated Or Legal 18 For My Teen?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant www.BonnieJWallace.com
What does emancipated mean?
What happens when my teen becomes emancipated?
What are the legal ramifications of emancipation?
Why would my teen get emancipated?
My teens wants to be emancipated - why?
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My Teen Is Posting Sexy Photos On Social Media - Is This Bad For Their Career?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant www.BonnieJWallace.com
Should my teen post risqué pictures on instagram?
Are sexy photos ok for teen actors?
Should we post swimsuit pictures of teen actors?
How can I deter my teenager from posting sexually provocative pictures?
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Should I Allow My Teen To Go To The Wrap Party Where There Will Be Drinking?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant www.BonnieJWallace.com
Should parents go with teen actors to wrap parties?
My teen doesn't want me to go the wrap party - what should I do?
Do I accompany my teen to the wrap party?
Would you go with your teen to a wrap party?
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My Teen Wants To Go To Hollywood House Parties To Network - Help!
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant www.BonnieJWallace.com
Are hollywood house parties networking opportunities?
My teen is angry because I won't allow him to go to a producers hollywood party - am I wrong?
Am I wrong to stop my child from going to a hollywood party?
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Should My Teen Keep His / Her Acting Career Secret From Their School Peers?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant www.BonnieJWallace.com
Should my teenager avoid telling school mates about his acting?
Is acting best avoided at school for my teen?
How do we keep my teen's acting a secret from their school?
Is acting OK to share with my teen's friends?
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Are There Safe Places For My Teen To Live In LA Without Adult Supervision?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant www.BonnieJWallace.com
Can my teenager live in LA alone?
Is my teenager ready to live alone in LA
What are the safe areas for my teenager to live in LA alone?
What is the right age for my teenager to live alone in LA?
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Is My Teen Too Old To Become An Actor?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant www.BonnieJWallace.com
Is it ever too late to start acting?
Did my teen miss the time to be an actors?
How old is too old to be an actor?
Is my teenager too old to start acting?
What age is to old to start acting?
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Should I Run My Teen's Social Media Platforms?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant www.BonnieJWallace.com
When should I let my teen take over their own social media?
How do I monitor my teen's instagram?
Should I look after my teen's instagram?
What age is the right age for my teen to be in charge of his / her Facebook pa... -
Does My Teen Need To Have Social Media To Be A Successful Teen Actor?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant
www.BonnieJWallace.comDo teen actors need Instagram?
Should my teen actor get a Facebook account
Why do teen actors need Snapchat?
Do teen actors really need to be on Tik Tok to make it as an actor?
Why do teen actors need IG?
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Should I Get My Teen An Acting Coach?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant
www.BonnieJWallace.comDoes my teen need an acting coach?
When does my teen require an acting coach?
How do I know if my teen is ready for an acting coach?
Should I hire acting coaches now for my teen actor?
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Can I Attend My Teen's Auditions?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant
www.BonnieJWallace.comDo I go into the audition room with my teen?
Why is casting not letting me in the audition room?
I don't trust casting to be alone with my child - help!
Should I go into an audition with my teen?
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What Training Does My Child Need To Pursue Acting?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant
www.BonnieJWallace.comWhat training should I have my child do for her acting career?
Is theatre good training for child actors?
How do I know if the training is good enough for my child actor?
Do child actors require training?
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How Involved Should I Be As The Parent Of A Child Or Teen Actor On Set?
Bonnie J Wallace, author, podcast producer & consultant www.BonnieJWallace.com
What is my job as the parent on set?
What do I do when on set with my teen?
Can you tell me what I am supposed to do as a parent on set?
Do I direct my child on set?
Is it my job to choose wardrobe for my teen onset?
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