The quiet season. It’s been a while since I last posted—July 2024 to be exact. And truthfully, not much has changed in the entertainment industry since then. Like many actors in Los Angeles, I’ve found myself in a kind of liminal space—auditioning here and there, staying sharp and hopeful, but not seeing much movement in actual production.
The long-standing effects of the SAG-AFTRA strike created deep ripples that are still being felt. Just as the industry was beginning to find its footing again, the devastating LA fires paused nearly everything once more. Projects were put on hold. Productions were delayed. And many of us artists were left in a holding pattern—creative, capable, and ready, but waiting.
That said, there is a glimmer of light: with the recent passing of AB1138, there’s hope that production in California will pick up again. This legislation is a much-needed breath for our industry, aimed at revitalizing the infrastructure and supporting the very people—actors, crew, and creatives—who keep the heart of storytelling beating.
While it’s been a slower season professionally, it’s also been a time of personal recalibration. I’ve leaned into my craft in quieter ways—self-taping, refining, reflecting. The stillness has been hard, but also oddly sacred. Sometimes, not working doesn’t mean we aren’t evolving.
So here’s to the artists weathering the in-between, the storytellers staying ready, and to the return of the work we love—one scene, one spark, one act at a time.
Thanks for checking in. I’ll keep you posted as the landscape shifts. And wherever you are in your creative journey—keep going. You’re not alone.
— Sonia
Listen to Overheard at Chica’s Café Podcast where I address theses issues.