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Mentors on the Mic
Becoming... Emmy and Artios winning Casting Director Jessica Daniels

Mentors on the Mic

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 53:38


Jessica Daniels is an Emmy and Artios Award-winning casting director for film and television, with credits including Will Trent, Dying for Sex, The 40-Year-Old Version, The Miseducation of Cameron Post, and 30 Rock. A New York native and former VP of Casting at Walt Disney Television Studios, she has spent over two decades championing talent. Jessica is passionate about storytelling and sees casting as an essential mechanism for shaping culture.In this episode, we talk about:• Introduction to Entertainment: Jessica Daniels began her career in the entertainment industry at Backstage Magazine, where she wrote and edited casting notices and conducted interviews.• Interest in Casting: Her interest in casting was piqued after creating a top 20 list of film casting directors, which led her to pursue a career in casting.• Career Path: Jessica transitioned from editorial work to becoming a casting assistant, eventually working on notable projects like "Garden State" and "The Carrie Diaries” (the latter she thought of as a breakthrough series for her).• Casting Philosophy: She emphasizes the importance of matching energies and representation in casting, often advocating for actors she believes in.• Challenges and Insights: Jessica discusses the fast-paced nature of casting, the importance of being prepared for pitch meetings, and the balance between casting known actors and discovering new talent.• Current Work: She is currently working on two feature films and preparing for the next season of "Will Trent."• Advice for Filmmakers: Jessica advises filmmakers to make roles appealing to actors and to consider hiring a casting director to open up the world of possibilities for their projects.• The High of Casting: When a difficult deal closes or she finds the right person for a role.• Auditions: The benefits of submitting early and whether it's a necessity.• Lightning round: How to Deal, Garden State, Royal Pains, 30 Rock, Coach Carter, Will Trent, Elekra, Ice Princess, Single Drunk FemaleGuest:⁠⁠⁠IMDb⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Linkedin InstagramHost:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MentorsontheMic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichelleSimoneMiller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MentorsontheMic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichelleSimoneM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook page:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.michellesimonemiller.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.mentorsonthemic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you like this episode, check out:⁠⁠Becoming Casting Director Erica Hart ("THAT DAMN MICHAEL CHE," "GODFATHER OF HARLEM," "THE BOLD TYPE")⁠⁠Close Up with Casting Director Tara Rubin (Aladdin, BOOP, Death Becomes Her, Six, The Outsiders)Close Up with Casting Director Paul Schnee (Barden/Schnee casting: "Pitch Perfect," "Sisters," "Palm Royale," "Winter's Bone")

What's My Frame?
169. Betsy Ware Fippinger // Casting Director

What's My Frame?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 63:05


Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Betsy Ware Fippinger. Betsy has trained under some of the best Casting Directors in New York, including Meredith Tucker and Ellen Lewis. As a Casting Associate and Assistant she worked on projects directed by Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese, Bo Burnham, Greg Mottola, and Lynn Shelton. Betsy won an Artios Award for her work as the Casting Associate on the pilot episode of ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'. As a Casting Director, Betsy cast Sarah Friedland's ‘Familiar Touch' (in theaters now, and winner of three awards at the 2024 Venice Film Festival, including Best Debut Film) and co-cast Nicholas Colia's ‘Griffin in Summer' (winner of three awards at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival, including Best Narrative Feature). She also cast the lead youth roles for Kelly Fremon Craig's ‘Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret,' for which she won her second Artios Award. Before entering casting, Betsy worked at HBO and The William Morris Agency, and taught at Indiana University. She graduated with a BA in Film from Wesleyan University in 2003. Betsy's openness and heart for actors is evident in this conversation. We chat about creative process and a few of her recent projects. One of my favorite quotes from this episode is "doing what you love regardless of the outcome". Now let's get to the conversation. FAMILIAR TOUCHIMDb--What's My Frame, hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura Linda Bradley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the WMF creative community now!Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatsmyframe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMDb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? official site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Atlanta Voiceover Studio
Episode 85: VO CASTING with Lance Kistler

Atlanta Voiceover Studio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 30:44


Lance Kistler is a seasoned casting director and co-owner of KAMP Productions (a.k.a. KAMPcasting), operating across New York City and Metro Detroit. With over a decade of experience in commercial, film, voiceover, print, and talent casting, Lance has cast talent for major commercial clients: brands like McDonald's, Geico, Verizon, Nissan, Bank of America, Bose, Disney + Whirlpool, Zaxby's (with Brad Paisley), Toyota, Captain D's, State Farm, Samsung, among many others. *In this Episode, we talk about: * * Misconceptions about voice over casting * How many final choices do clients want to hear + why * Mistakes voice actors make in auditions * Lance's thoughts on AI Connect with Lance on LinkedIn HERE (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-kistler-70b48161/) Atlanta VO Studio Upcoming Training Find Your Voice with Daniel Ross (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-find-your-voice-workshop/) The Character of You Class (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-the-character-of-you-class/) (Learn how to bring your authentic voice to scripts) Script Workout with Jill Perry (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-vo-virtual-script-workout/) Character of You Workout with Steve Henderson (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-classes-character-of-you-virtual-workout/) Audiobook Performance Class (https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/audiobook-performance-virtual-class/) CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($495 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing Looking for a VO MENTOR? Check out our Mentorship Membership for just $25/month - https://www.provoiceovertraining.com/300-membership *LET'S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys
Starring Role: Clay Graduate, Jacob Toth. Professional Choreographer Director, casting Director performer, and Designer.

Stage Door, a theatre podcast hosted by two average guys

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 55:48


Starring Role: Clay Graduate, Jacob Toth. Professional Choreographer Director, casting Director performer, and Designer. You're going to love our conversation He's had so many adventures and opportunities over his career, and it all began in Oregon Ohio. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/214M4OKBbWcDivndnc2MTuApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stage-door-a-theatre-podcast-hosted-by-two-regular-guys/id1573865415

Get Reel Movies
Independent Film Focus #6: Walk with Me with Heidi Levitt

Get Reel Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 24:24


Independent Film Focus focuses on talking to filmmakers and highlighting their projects that might not have a wide release or are independently backed. In today's episode Daniel chats to Heidi Levitt, the director and one of the subjects of the documentary Walk with Me.  Walk with Me focuses on her husband, Charlie Hess, and his journey with early onset Alzheimer's.  Films discussed during this episode: Walk with Me Natural Born Killers JFK The Artist Walk with Me does not have a distributor yet but has been playing the festival circuit. There will be a special advance screening at the TIFF Bell Lightbox on July 29th with Heidi and Dr. Helena Chang Chui. You can find tickets here. To learn more about the film go to their website here.  If you have any questions or comments, or would like to recommend a movie we cover next please reach out to us on social media. We're on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter) and Instagram. Next Episode: Independent Film Focus #7: Shook with Amar Wala

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Inside The Godfather: Behind the Scenes with Casting Director Andrea Eastman | Tales From Hollywoodland

ESO Network – The ESO Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 61:54


In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, we explore the making of one of the most iconic movies in film history — The Godfather. Joining us is legendary casting director Andrea Eastman, who shares behind-the-scenes stories about casting Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and the rest of the unforgettable ensemble. Discover the challenges and triumphs behind […] The post Inside The Godfather: Behind the Scenes with Casting Director Andrea Eastman | Tales From Hollywoodland appeared first on The ESO Network.

Tales From Hollywoodland
Inside The Godfather: Behind the Scenes with Casting Director Andrea Eastman | Tales From Hollywoodland

Tales From Hollywoodland

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 61:55


In this episode of Tales From Hollywoodland, we explore the making of one of the most iconic movies in film history — The Godfather. Joining us is legendary casting director Andrea Eastman, who shares behind-the-scenes stories about casting Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and the rest of the unforgettable ensemble. Discover the challenges and triumphs behind assembling the perfect cast, how Francis Ford Coppola's vision came to life, and why The Godfather remains a cornerstone of classic Hollywood cinema. If you're a fan of Hollywood history, movie casting, or just love great storytelling, this episode is a must-listen! We want to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome. Please write to us at  talesfromhollywoodland@gmail.com and why not subscribe and rate the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and wherever fine podcasts are found.  #TheGodfather #AndreaEastman #CastingDirector #HollywoodHistory #ClassicHollywood #MarlonBrando #AlPacino #FrancisFordCoppola #BehindTheScenes #IconicMovies #MovieCasting #FilmHistory #TalesFromHollywoodland #CinemaLegends #PodcastAboutMovies

I Don't Need an Acting Class
Casting Directors Need to See This

I Don't Need an Acting Class

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 16:41


Milton shares insights from a panel with top New York casting directors including Bernard Telsey and Billy Hopkins. The key revelation: casting directors are looking for "active listening" - actors who remain fully present and engaged even when not speaking. Many actors mistakenly think they only need to act when delivering lines, but casting directors immediately notice when an actor goes "dead" during listening moments.Milton advocates for his "telephone method" - talking out everything happening before and during scenes to ensure continuous engagement. The goal is experiencing circumstances rather than just reporting them, distinguishing between describing facts and experiencing those facts.Note: Casting directors confirmed that Instagram following has zero impact on casting decisions.

Equity Foundation Podcast
US Casting Director Steven Tylor O'Connor In Conversation with Danielle Cormack

Equity Foundation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 61:28


Steven Tylor O'Connor, a two-time Emmy and multiple Artios Award winning Casting Professional at Aufiero/Horn Casting in the US, will talk to Equity member and actor Danielle Cormack about the US casting process, the actor/casting director relationship, his advice for actors and what he has learnt along the way. Steven has won Casting Associate of the Year at the Heller Awards in 2024. Steven also sits on the Board of Directors for Casting Society and serves in Executive Leadership as their Treasurer / VP of Finance.

Osagin' It
Love Letters & Little House

Osagin' It

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 63:29


Send us a textFor the first time since Little House on the Prairie, actor Stan Ivar (John Carter) and Pamela Roylance (Sarah Carter) are together again on stage at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks, California - AND to make it even better, Little House's former Casting Director, Susan McCray is the play's director!Listen in as Susan, Pam, and Stan reminisce with host, Kelly Hurd, about their Little House on the Prairie days, their first impressions of Michael Landon, as well as give you a glimpse into their upcoming performance in which play attendees can even participate in a question and answer session, meet the cast, and get autographs following each performance!Find out more and get tickets at the link below: ⁠https://susanmccrayproductioncom.ludus.com/index.php⁠May faith guide your compass and fear kiss your back bumper! Hope you'll join me next time on Calling to the Good. CallingToTheGood.com

Schauspiel-Helden, der Podcast des Bundesverbands Schauspiel e.V.
#69 - Sommerbrise mit Casting Directors & Plattformprofis

Schauspiel-Helden, der Podcast des Bundesverbands Schauspiel e.V.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 78:37


In der heutigen Folge sind die Casting Directors Nina Haun und Suse Marquardt zu Gast und sprechen über ihre alltägliche Besetzungsarbeit. Gemeinsam mit David Zitzlsperger von Filmmakers Europe und Moderatorin Anja S. Gläser vertiefen und erweitern sie in dieser „Sommerputzfolge“ die Themen der Frühjahrsputzfolge. Sie sprechen über die Möglichkeiten, die jede Schauspielerin hat, um so aufzutreten, wie sie es für richtig empfindet. Dass wir selektieren dürfen – und wie wir darauf vertrauen können, dass jede von uns für sich steht und es im Castingprozess keine Entscheidung gegen, sondern für eine andere Konstellation ist... Darüber hinaus sprechen sie auch über die Liebe zum Beruf, das Durchhalten auf allen Seiten und was sie sich wünschen. Sie geben uns nicht nur Einblicke in ihre Arbeitsweise und stehen Rede und Antwort, sondern versuchen, uns zu ermöglichen, bestmöglich und gleichzeitig sich selbst treu aufzutreten. Was hilft bei einem reibungslosen Besetzungsvorschlag? Wie viele Mails mit Updates möchten sie jährlich erhalten? Wie finden sich Konstellationen? Viel Spaß beim Anhören dieser Folge! Leitet sie gern auch an Eure Kolleg*innen weiter. Über Feedback freuen wir uns unter: podcast@bffs.de

Schauspiel-Held*innen, der Podcast des Bundesverbands Schauspiel e.V.
#69 - Sommerbrise mit Casting Directors & Plattformprofis

Schauspiel-Held*innen, der Podcast des Bundesverbands Schauspiel e.V.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 78:37


In der heutigen Folge sind die Casting Directors Nina Haun und Suse Marquardt zu Gast und sprechen über ihre alltägliche Besetzungsarbeit. Gemeinsam mit David Zitzlsperger von Filmmakers Europe und Moderatorin Anja S. Gläser vertiefen und erweitern sie in dieser „Sommerputzfolge“ die Themen der Frühjahrsputzfolge. Sie sprechen über die Möglichkeiten, die jede Schauspielerin hat, um so aufzutreten, wie sie es für richtig empfindet. Dass wir selektieren dürfen – und wie wir darauf vertrauen können, dass jede von uns für sich steht und es im Castingprozess keine Entscheidung gegen, sondern für eine andere Konstellation ist... Darüber hinaus sprechen sie auch über die Liebe zum Beruf, das Durchhalten auf allen Seiten und was sie sich wünschen. Sie geben uns nicht nur Einblicke in ihre Arbeitsweise und stehen Rede und Antwort, sondern versuchen, uns zu ermöglichen, bestmöglich und gleichzeitig sich selbst treu aufzutreten. Was hilft bei einem reibungslosen Besetzungsvorschlag? Wie viele Mails mit Updates möchten sie jährlich erhalten? Wie finden sich Konstellationen? Viel Spaß beim Anhören dieser Folge! Leitet sie gern auch an Eure Kolleg*innen weiter. Über Feedback freuen wir uns unter: podcast@bffs.de

Mentors on the Mic
Becoming... Casting Director & Director Paul Schnee ((Barden/Schnee casting: "Pitch Perfect," "Sisters," "Palm Royale," "Winter's Bone")

Mentors on the Mic

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 55:12


This is the Full interview with Paul Schnee.PAUL SCHNEE is originally from Wilmington, Delaware and is a graduate of Kenyon College. After graduating, Paul worked at ICM for agent Sam Cohn, then as assistant to director Mike Nichols. He and Kerry formed Barden / Schnee Casting in 2008. Paul is a member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, The British Film and Television Academy, and The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. He lives in Brooklyn NY with his wife and daughters.In this episode, we talk about all things ACTORS including:• How he chooses to bring actors for roles• How many actors does he request self tapes from• Does he go through submissions himself or is it someone from his team• How actors can stay on his radar• What projects he's casting now• If he watches actor reels• Directing a project that's premiering at TribecaGuest:⁠⁠IMDb⁠ ⁠Website⁠⁠Mother, May I have a Kidney? - TribecaHost:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MentorsontheMic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichelleSimoneMiller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MentorsontheMic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichelleSimoneM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook page:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.michellesimonemiller.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.mentorsonthemic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you like this episode, check out:⁠Becoming Casting Director Erica Hart ("THAT DAMN MICHAEL CHE," "GODFATHER OF HARLEM," "THE BOLD TYPE")⁠⁠Becoming... award-winning Casting Director Bernie Telsey ("The Color Purple," "The Idea of You," "Hamilton," "SMASH," "Wicked," "The Gilded Age"

The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp
129: Reality TV Casting 101 With Emmy-Winning Casting Director Erin Tomasello

The Exclusive With Sharon Tharp

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 47:38


Host Sharon Tharp chats about all things casting with Emmy-winning casting director Erin Tomasello, known for her amazing work on The Traitors, The Circle and more of your favorite reality shows. She talks about how she got into casting as a career and shares her best tips for people looking to be on reality TV. She also gives details on her latest venture – casting the highly anticipated reboot of Fear Factor!

What's My Frame?
165. G. Charles Wright // Casting Director

What's My Frame?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 65:06


Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by comedy casting legend, G. Charles Wright for some much needed laughs, encouragement and stories from his incredible career in casting. G. has nearly 700 episodes of television that are still running in syndication and streaming. Notable credits include THE MIDDLE, ANGER MANAGEMENT & LOPEZ VS LOPEZ to name just a few. G. has been on both sides of the camera, as an actor and casting director. He brings his prolific insight into the world of casting into his classes at the G. Charles Wright Studio. Today G. shares advice on the craft, self tapes and so much more. To learn more about classes and private coaching at G. Charles Wright Studio click here!Full bio:A graduate of USC with a degree in communications (emphasis on television, critical studies,) G. has been on both sides of the camera, as an actor, a casting director, a content creator, a producer and a director. In addition, G's been teaching actors how to audition in his private studio classes since 2002. He began his professional casting career in 1996 as an intern on 3RD ROCK FROM THE SUN for Liberman/Patton at Carsey/Werner studios. Shortly after, G moved up the ranks from assistant to associate and finally casting director on THAT ‘70s SHOW seven+ of the series' eight seasons. G is the original casting director of the PBS and Jim Henson Co. animated series SID THE SCIENCE KID, the FX channel's ANGER MANAGEMENT starring Charlie Sheen, the ABC comedy series, THE MIDDLE starring Patricia Heaton, the IFC horror/comedy series from Dana Gould, STAN AGAINST EVIL, the family comedy DIARY OF A FUTURE PRESIDENT on Disney+ and LOPEZ VS LOPEZ for Universal Television and NBC, Peacock, and Netfix.As a performer and creative, G. is a graduate of both Second City and Acme Improvisation companies and has an extensive list of stage credits in sketch, improv, and legit theatre, as well as many onscreen and VO credits. He also fronted two bands over a 25-year period and has spent what feels like a lifetime trying to play the banjo. --What's My Frame, hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura Linda Bradley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the WMF creative community now!Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatsmyframe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMDb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? official site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Productions Plus
Behind the Curtain: Casting Insights with Janet Pound - Part 2

Productions Plus

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 16:15


In this episode of the Productions Plus Podcast, host Hedy Popson sits down with longtime friend and industry veteran Janet Pound—whose multifaceted career has taken her from SAG actress to talent agent and respected casting director. With humor and candor, Janet shares the realities of casting, what actors often get wrong (and right), the role of charisma in auditions, and how her unexpected leap into casting changed everything. From working on Gran Torino to receiving direction from Clint Eastwood, Janet offers invaluable advice for both aspiring and seasoned actors. She also discusses her book, Advice from a Casting Director, and the importance of staying ready, authentic, and open to surprise.Whether you're in front of the camera or behind it, this episode is a masterclass in navigating the industry with heart, humility, and hustle.About Productions Plus:Productions Plus has been providing excellence in brand representation since 1981. We are the largest SAG-franchised, full-service talent management agency and our niche has been representing Product Specialists for numerous global automotive brands. We represent thousands of actors for TV/Film, print, commercials, product demonstrations, trade shows and auto shows. We are excited to launch our new podcast which will feature several of our employees, talent and brand partners chatting about what we do best- connecting people and brands! Follow us @productionsplus on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedinApply to work with us by downloading the Productions Plus App and registering to be a Talent

Line Drunk
ATX with Casting Director Sherry Thomas

Line Drunk

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 16:36


I guarantee you that she has casted some of your favorite actors on some of your favorite shows. Sherry has been doing this for a long time and her resume is extensive. I had Sherry on last year at the festival and hope she will be back, maybe we can do a regular podcast episode. She has casted everything from The Righteous Gemstones to The Four Seasons to Breaking Bad to Lie To Me. Sherry, if you read this, I would love to be cast as something minor in the next Roughhouse tv show

What's My Frame?
164. John Ort // Casting Director

What's My Frame?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 47:51


Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, John Ort. John is a two-time Artios Award winner for Outstanding Achievement in Casting. Notable credits include Will Gluck's comedy feature Anyone But You, Gareth Edwards' sci-fi feature The Creator, the Miramax horror film The Home, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3, the international series "The Swarm," the last 5 seasons of CBS's “Bull,” CBS's “Tommy" starring Edie Falco, several Tom Hooper directed commercial film spots, VO for Gen-Z Media's scripted podcasts, feature films My Hero, Love Island (Fire Island), Last Ferry and Anya, short films Dérive, The Water Song and Etymology, as well as the music video Evolution featuring SIREN.Today John shares his view on the creative side paired with the business side of our industry. Along with some great advice for adjusting your mindset on self tapes and what casting is looking for in your read. Now lets get to the conversation!--What's My Frame, hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura Linda Bradley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the WMF creative community now!Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatsmyframe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMDb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? official site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

High Notes
The Magic of Pixar: Voice Casting with Kate Hansen-Birnbaum

High Notes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 26:57


The Magic of PIxar: Voice Casting with Kate Hansen-BirnbaumIn this episode of High Notes, Melissa chats to Kate Hansen Birnbaum, Casting Director at Pixar, whose credits include beloved animated films like Inside Out 2, Soul, Elemental, and Luca.Kate shares her unconventional path into casting, which began at a San Francisco talent agency under the mentorship of seasoned actors. She offers a rare look inside Pixar's intricate casting process, highlighting the value placed on authenticity, natural vocal tone, and the ability to truly inspire the animation team. The conversation touches on Pixar's commitment to diverse and inclusive casting, including their practice of anonymised auditions to help reduce unconscious bias.Kate also brings the episode to life with memorable stories from her career, particularly the joy of working on Elemental — and shares thoughtful advice for aspiring voice actors. She highlights the importance of continuous growth and curiosity, and the unmitigated joy of delivering life-changing news to chosen performers.https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10779349/https://www.jetalent.com/https://www.pixar.com/Subscribe to the BRAVA newsletter for news updates, training opportunities, and more from the world of business, acting and voice: https://www.brava.uk.com/subscribe00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:19 Kate's Journey into Casting02:19 The Casting Process at Pixar04:22 Finding Unique Voices08:02 Diversity and Inclusion in Casting10:16 Changes in Casting Over the Years16:50 Advice for Aspiring Voice Actors19:33 Favourite Moments and Final ThoughtsRead an edited transcript here... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Equity Foundation Podcast
Casting Director Dave Newman in Conversation with Sharon Johal

Equity Foundation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 60:20


Equity's Live Stream Program continues with esteemed casting director Dave Newman, of McSweeney Newman Casting, talking to actor Sharon Johal about all things auditions, casting, current and past projects, the actor/casting director relationship and answering all your questions. McSweeney Newman Casting cover Australia and New Zealand for international and local projects. Credits Include: Blacklight, Love and Monsters, Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Nautilus, Darby & Joan, The Castaways, No Escape - The Blue, Rock Island Mysteries, The Family Law, Australia Day, The Inbetweeners 2, Mako Mermaids, The Pacific & East West 101

A VO's Journey: Voiceover and more voice over
Ep. 284: Book More Voice Over Work With Casting Directors

A VO's Journey: Voiceover and more voice over

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 26:53


Send us a textIn this episode of A VO's Journey Podcast, we're diving deep into one of the most important relationships in the voice over industry—your relationship with casting directors. Whether you're just starting out or looking to land higher-level gigs, understanding what casting directors are looking for (and how to consistently get on their radar) is essential to booking more work.You'll learn:What casting directors really care about when hiring VO talentHow to stand out in online casting platforms and live auditionsPractical strategies to Book More Work!Common mistakes that keep you off their shortlist—and how to fix themTips for following up, staying visible, and remaining top-of-mindIf you've ever wondered how to move from auditioning to booking consistently, this episode gives you the actionable advice you need.Listen in and start booking more work—smarter, not harder.LEARN MORE ABOUT VO JOURNEY ACADEMY HERE:  https://www.avosjourney.comJoin Academy Voices Talent Roster Here: https://www.academyvoices.com/offers/4sNBzDc9 Get “The Free 4 Steps To Start and Grow Your Voice Over Business Guide” Here: https://www.avosjourney.com/pl/2147543159 Support the showSocial Links: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anthony_pica_vo/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/AVOsJOURNEY Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/avosjourney/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonypicavo/

Sibling Rivalry
The One Where We Become Casting Directors

Sibling Rivalry

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 75:01


This week on Sibling Rivalry, Bob wonders if Monét visited his studio for creative inspiration. They talk cage play, working with influencers, and Bob's ongoing laundry saga. Bob and Monét break down the Skarsgård acting family and debate the most relevant Skarsgård brother. Then, they step into the role of casting directors, dream up their ideal movie lineups, share Bob's top actor pick, cast their own version of The Wizard of Oz, and discuss which actors would be perfect—or way too much—for iconic roles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spoiler Alert Radio
Anousha Zarkesh - Australian Casting Director - Rake, Sweet Country, High Ground, The Stranger, Shayda, and The New Boy

Spoiler Alert Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 29:01


Anousha's feature film work includes the multi-award winning films: Hounds Of Love, Jasper Jones, Sweet Country, The Stranger, Shayda, The New Boy, and The Correspondent. Some of her television productions include: Redfern Now, Rake, Cleverman, Black Comedy, Total Control, and the Australian adaptation of The Office. Anousha is the Vice President of the Casting Guild of Australia. She is an active member of its Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

The Actor's Career Compass
Ep. 169: The Best Platforms for Connecting with Casting Directors & Acting Agents

The Actor's Career Compass

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 6:50


Which Platforms Do Casting Directors Actually Use - And How Can You Reach Out Without Feeling Pushy?Are you wondering where casting directors really hang out online - and how to confidently get on their radar, even if you're just starting out?This episode breaks down the exact platforms casting pros use to find actors and shows you how to connect without coming across as awkward or salesy.You'll discover:The 3 casting sites that give you the highest chances of being seen by top CDsWhich social media platforms work best for networking behind the scenesA simple way to email casting directors and get remembered (without being annoying)Start building real connections in the industry by tuning into this quick and clear episode now.Email: martin@cityheadshots.comWebsite: https://www.martinbentsen.comAdditional Resources:HeadshotsShoot Footage for Your ReelEdit Footage Into a ReelThis show dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

Inclusive Stages
Can Casting Directors Be Inclusive? with Peter Van Dam

Inclusive Stages

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 41:40


What really happens in a Broadway audition room, and how do you get remembered down the line, even if you don't land the role?Broadway casting director Peter Van Dam joins me to discuss what really goes into casting a show, from open calls that launch careers to the quiet instinct it takes to build a cast that feels right. We explore his journey from a shy kid with a VHS of Mary Poppins to helping shape productions like SIX and Dead Outlaw. Peter shares what casting directors do, how to stand out in auditions, and why inclusive casting is about more than checking boxes; it's about creating rooms where people belong.This one's for the artists, the dreamers, and anyone navigating the long game of a career in theater.Enjoy the episode, friends!Check out the full show notes and other resources at https://www.inclusivestages.com/post/can-casting-directors-be-inclusive-with-peter-van-damRegister Now for our Fall CohortConnect with Kira:@kiratroilo @artandsoulconsulting @inclusivestages"'Black Hair'" Is Hair: An Entertainment Industry Guide WebsiteJoin our mailing list - scroll to the bottom of the pageThanks to our music composer, Zachary McConnell, and our producer, Leah Bryant.

Equity Foundation Podcast
Casting Directors Stephanie Pringle and Alison Fowler In Conversation

Equity Foundation Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 60:20


Equity's Livestream Program continues with casting directors Stephanie Pringle and Alison Fowler of Chicken and Chips Casting, in conversation with Queenie van de Zandt, talking all things auditions, casting, current and past projects, the actor/casting director relationship and answering all your questions. Their recent achievements include the success of the Australian thriller Birdeater (SXSW 2024 & SFF People's Choice Winner 2023), 2024 AACTA Nominated for Best Indie Film A Savage Christmas, the 2021 AACTA Award-winning Ellie & Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt), Cannes Series-selected Deadhouse Dark and the anticipated My Eyes starring Adam Garcia & Tsushan Chambers

What's My Frame?
162. The Voicecaster w/Kelly Moscinski & Kathryn Horan // Voiceover Casting

What's My Frame?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 53:19


Today I'm joined by Kelly Moscinski & Kathryn Horan the casting minds and educators behind, The Voicecaster. This episode is packed with insight from Kelly & Kathryn's years of casting Commercials, Animation, Video Games and Industrials. Their insight into the world of VO makes their courses at The Lab that much more impactful. From advice on elevating your voiceover auditions and materials to building a lasting career as a voice actor, Kelly & Katheryn are here to share insight into the supportive, community of voiceover. Kelly Moscinski is the Owner and Head of Casting at The Voicecaster  – the oldest voiceover casting house in the country, established in 1975! With almost 20 years of experience in VO and even more in entertainment, Kelly casts and directs all things voiceover. A few recent casting projects include commercials for Papa John's, Cap'n Crunch, Popeyes, Verizon, Walmart+, Google, Amazon, and SO many more; video game casting for  Dungeons & Dragons, Ready or Not; and many more in every genre!Kelly is also a coach for voice actors – teaching group classes, private coaching, and is founder of the Voicecaster Lab, a digital VO training and community platform offering a variety of learn-at-your-own-pace courses, seminars, the Voicecaster Insiders Membership community, and other resources dedicated to giving voiceover artists the chance to learn from the casting perspective. Kathryn Horan is the Senior Casting Director - The Voicecaster. Since joining The Voicecaster in 2012, Kathryn has held the titles of Casting Director, Demo Producer, Audio Engineer, and Voiceover Coach. Kathryn has cast for major brands like Honda, ampm, Ashley Furniture, Verizon, Nike, and many more! She has a B.A. in Theatre Arts and Acting from New Mexico State University and has been in the entertainment industry in Los Angeles for over 15 years! The Voicecaster WorkshopsVoicecaster Lab & Actor ServicesVoiceover Casting Corner Podcast--What's My Frame, hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura Linda Bradley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the WMF creative community now!Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatsmyframe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMDb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? official site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Offstage Acting

Today's guest is the brilliant Brendan McNamara — actor, former child star, and founder of Beach Casting, a casting agency making waves across the UK and Ireland. From appearing in films like Angela's Ashes and War of the Buttons to launching one of the most actor-friendly casting studios in the game, Brendan shares his uniquely personal journey through both sides of the audition table. We talk candidly about the transition from actor to casting director, the kind of performers he loves to work with, the shifting landscape of self-tapes, and why kindness and professionalism still matter. A must-listen for actors, agents, and anyone curious about what makes a great casting experience — both behind and in front of the camera. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – A Very Irish Opening 05:01 – Todd returns from Derry 10:02 – Brendan's life as a child actor 15:04 – Transitioning into casting 20:06 – What makes an actor stand out 25:03 – Self-tapes: love, hate, and hope 30:00 – Building Beach Casting 35:01 – Advice for actors (and humans)

Productions Plus
Behind the Curtain: Casting Insights with Janet Pound - Part 1

Productions Plus

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 28:03


In this episode of the Productions Plus Podcast, host Hedy Popson sits down with longtime friend and industry veteran Janet Pound—whose multifaceted career has taken her from SAG actress to talent agent and respected casting director. With humor and candor, Janet shares the realities of casting, what actors often get wrong (and right), the role of charisma in auditions, and how her unexpected leap into casting changed everything. From working on Gran Torino to receiving direction from Clint Eastwood, Janet offers invaluable advice for both aspiring and seasoned actors. She also discusses her book, Advice from a Casting Director, and the importance of staying ready, authentic, and open to surprise.Whether you're in front of the camera or behind it, this episode is a masterclass in navigating the industry with heart, humility, and hustle.About Productions Plus:Productions Plus has been providing excellence in brand representation since 1981. We are the largest SAG-franchised, full-service talent management agency and our niche has been representing Product Specialists for numerous global automotive brands. We represent thousands of actors for TV/Film, print, commercials, product demonstrations, trade shows and auto shows. We are excited to launch our new podcast which will feature several of our employees, talent and brand partners chatting about what we do best- connecting people and brands! Follow us @productionsplus on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and LinkedinApply to work with us by downloading the Productions Plus App and registering to be a Talent

In Creative Company
Episode 1231: Casting Director Roundtable - Shaheen Baig, Julie Schubert, Brett Greenstein & Collin Daniel

In Creative Company

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 31:15


Panel discussion with casting directors Shaheen Baig (Adolescence), Julie Schubert (The Diplomat) and Brett Greenstein & Collin Daniel (Nobody Wants This). Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company

Mentors on the Mic
Close Up with Casting Director Julie Tucker ("The Equalizer," "Doc")

Mentors on the Mic

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 39:11


This is a 3 part mini Casting Director series, sponsored by Casting Networks.We're so excited to bring Emmy winning Casting Director Jule Tucker back on the podcast!Julie Tucker is a two time Emmy winning Casting Director (7 times nominated). Her list of credits include projects such as Queen Latifah's "The Equalizer," "The Hot Zone, Anthrax," and the Jennifer Lopez feature film, "Marry Me." Past television credits include: "Damages" (Emmy and Artios Award), "Six Feet Under" (Emmy and CSA Artios Award for NY Casting), "Rescue Me" (CSA Artios Award), "Hunters," "The Affair," "Nurse Jackie," "Sneaky Pete," "White Collar," "The Following," Fringe," "The Big C," "The Americans," "In Treatment," "Lincoln Rhyme," "The Baker and the Beauty," "Tell Me A Story," "Sleepy Hollow," "Limitless," "Black Box," "Those Who Kill," "The Michael J. Fox Show," "Sirens," "Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll," "Allegiance," "Canterbury's Law," "Love Monkey," "The Book of Daniel" and the first three seasons of "Law and Order: SVU." We have so many updates from Julie Tucker.• Updates since 2022 including changing Tucker/Meyerson casting to Julie Tucker casting• Who is part of her team now: CJ Molidor, Kim Krakauer, Kendra Kirby• Projects she's currently working on now: Doc, Sheriff Country, pilot for Netflix called Trinity• What roles for Doc she casts outside of Toronto and what role budget has on casting• What she's seeing on her end regarding the state of the industry. What to do when it's slow or down for an actor• How to stay on Julie's radar and what way you shouldn't try contacting her• Boundaries and safety protocols for social media every actor should be aware of it• Her process for requesting self tapes from actors• Filters she uses to check submissions on Breakdown Express• Updates from her last episode about where she is in writing her book• The isolation vs collaboration of artGuest:Instagram IMDbCasting Networks Sponsor:For a limited time, we're offering listeners $65 off a Premium Annual membership. Use the code “MENTORSMIC”at checkout. Or if you're not ready to commit, take advantage of our 14-day free trial, which unlocks full access to all Casting Networks features so you can start submitting to casting calls right away. Terms and conditions apply. Visit ⁠⁠https://www.castingnetworks.com/promo-codes/⁠⁠ to learn more.Steps on how to redeem: Visit www.castingnetworks.comClick on the ‘Join Now' button Complete the Talent Registration form and follow the steps to verify your email and create your profile Proceed to checkout, leaving the' ‘Pay Yearly' option selectedEnter ‘MENTORSMIC' in the promo code field, click “Apply” to complete checkout.Don't wait! This offer expires soon!Host:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MentorsontheMic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichelleSimoneMiller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MentorsontheMic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichelleSimoneM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook page:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.michellesimonemiller.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.mentorsonthemic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you like this episode, check out:Original Episode with Julie Tucker: Becoming... Emmy winning Casting Director Julie Tucker "The Equalizer," "The Affair," "The Americans"⁠Close Up with Casting Director Paul Schnee (Barden/Schnee casting: "Pitch Perfect," "Sisters," "Palm Royale," "Winter's Bone")Close Up with Casting Director Tara Rubin (Aladdin, BOOP, Death Becomes Her, Six, The Outsiders)

Monday Morning Critic Podcast
Episode 552 |"Cobra Kai" and "The Karate Kid Part 3" | Actor: William Christopher Ford | (Dennis de Guzman)

Monday Morning Critic Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 54:29


Send us a textEpisode 552"Cobra Kai" and "The Karate Kid Part 3" | Actor: William Christopher Ford | (Dennis de Guzman)William Christopher Ford aka Christopher Paul Ford played strong but silent Cobra Kai bad boy, "Dennis", in "The Karate Kid Part III". He was made aware of an open casting call for "KKIII" for the part of "Mike Barnes" from a good friend and stood in line with hundreds of other young hopefuls. Director, John Avildsen came out with a camera man and started going down the line to take a look at all the talent and stopped to talk to a fortunate few including Ford who gave the director his headshot. About a week later, he got a call from Casting Director, Caro Jones, who called him into read for the part of "Barnes". About a month later he got a call from Jones telling him that the part of "Mike Barnes" had been cast but they wanted him to come down to the set because they needed an actor/stunt person/martial artist to play one of the supporting "bad boys". So Ford met with Stunt Coordinator Pat Johnson and Director John Avildsen the next day and was cast as "Dennis". At this writing, Ford is a 5th degree black belt in Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate and studied directly with Sensei Richard Rabago and with Master Tadashi Yamashita. He has also studied Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Kick-boxing. He began studying Martial Arts in 1974 at the age of seven. Ford left the Entertainment Industry for many years to help raise his two kids but returned in 2006, and at this time he also changed his professional name to William Christopher Ford to honor his father who passed away in 2005. He has also worked as Chris Ford, William Ford and "WC" Ford.William was inducted into the Masters' Hall of Fame on Aug. 11th, 2012 and was awarded the Lifetime Achievement in recognition of his commitment and contribution to the martial arts. He dedicated the acceptance of this award to his late martial arts mentor, Sensei Richard Rabago, who had suggested Ford for the award before his passing in May, 2012.Welcome, William Christopher Fordwww.mmcpodcast.com#cobrakai #thekaratekid #karatekid #terrysilver #johnkreese #daniellarusso #cobrakaiedits #cobrakaiseason6 #karatekid3 #karatekidmovie #karatekidlegends #blackbelt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mondaymorningcritic/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mondaymorningcritic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mondaymorningcriticMondaymorningcritic@gmail.com

Mentors on the Mic
Close Up with Casting Director Tara Rubin (Aladdin, BOOP, Death Becomes Her, Six, The Outsiders)

Mentors on the Mic

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 29:03


This is a 3 part mini Casting Director series, sponsored by Casting Networks.Tara Rubin started her company, Tara Rubin Casting in 2001 after working at Johnson-Liff Casting for fifteen years. During that time she cast for Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, Guys and Dolls, and the daytime drama Another World.At Tara Rubin Casting she continued those associations and cast other Broadway productions, including Mamma Mia!, The Producers, Bombay Dreams, Spamalot, Jersey Boys, Mary Poppins, Billy Elliot, School of Rock, Aladdin, A Bronx Tale, Dear Evan Hansen, The Band's Visit, Six, Here Lies Love, and The Outsiders. Current Broadway shows include Six, Aladdin, Death Becomes Her, Boop: The Musical, Dead Outlaw, and Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends. She recently cast the film Here Today and the Apple + series Before both starring Billy Crystal.Tara serves on committees for the Entertainment Community Fund and the Noel Coward Foundation. She is an honors graduate of Boston University, a member of the Casting Society and recipient of the Hoyt Bowers Award for excellence in casting and outstanding contribution to the casting profession. She has taught classes at New York University and Sarah Lawrence College. In 2025 Tara Rubin Casting rebranded as the TRC Company.In this episode, we talk about all things ACTORS including:• How she casts a replacement for a show, particularly the balance between the individuality of the actor vs what the original performer did• How long does an actor have to rehearse before replacing another person in the role• The process of casting a Broadway show ensemble, with the makeup of one including understudies and skilled dancers• How many actors get submitted for a role and how many actors she brings in that she knows vs who she doesn't know• Process of casting a show from workshop to regional to Broadway• Booking the room vs the part - and how talent and imagination makes actors stands out to her in an audition• What has she noticed in actors that book a lot • How do you stay in touch or keep on her radar• Advice for new actors about starting on BroadwayGuest:Company Website IMDb PlaybillCasting Networks Sponsor:For a limited time, we're offering listeners $65 off a Premium Annual membership. Use the code “MENTORSMIC”at checkout. Or if you're not ready to commit, take advantage of our 14-day free trial, which unlocks full access to all Casting Networks features so you can start submitting to casting calls right away. Terms and conditions apply. Visit ⁠https://www.castingnetworks.com/promo-codes/⁠ to learn more.Steps on how to redeem: Visit www.castingnetworks.comClick on the ‘Join Now' button Complete the Talent Registration form and follow the steps to verify your email and create your profile Proceed to checkout, leaving the' ‘Pay Yearly' option selectedEnter ‘MENTORSMIC' in the promo code field, click “Apply” to complete checkout.Don't wait! This offer expires soon!Host:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MentorsontheMic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichelleSimoneMiller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MentorsontheMic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichelleSimoneM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook page:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.michellesimonemiller.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.mentorsonthemic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you like this episode, check out:Close Up with Casting Director Paul Schnee (Barden/Schnee casting: "Pitch Perfect," "Sisters," "Palm Royale," "Winter's Bone")⁠Becoming Casting Director Erica Hart ("THAT DAMN MICHAEL CHE," "GODFATHER OF HARLEM," "THE BOLD TYPE")⁠⁠Becoming... award-winning Casting Director Bernie Telsey ("The Color Purple," "The Idea of You," "Hamilton," "SMASH," "Wicked," "The Gilded Age"

What's My Frame?
159. Alexa Pereira // Casting Director

What's My Frame?

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 61:41


Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Alexa Pereira. A recent Artios Award winner and Emmy Nominee, Alexa has been casting for the past 12 years. As well as independently casting her own projects, she is with the wonderful casting office of Greenstein/Daniel Casting. Notable credits include New Girl, Home Economics, Dollface and most recently Nobody Wants This. Alexa's wheelhouse is comedy, but today we talk about her love for working on dramas and psychological horror/thrillers too. Alexa's heart for actors and commitment to the craft is truly inspiring! She put's it best, she has actor heart, mind and soul. I've had the joy of coaching with Alexa and the space she creates for actors is warm, collaborative (her notes are amazing), and it's a place of play. So excited to share this episode with y'all!Follow Alexa on InstagramCoach and work with Alexa alexapereiracasting.com--What's My Frame, hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura Linda Bradley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the WMF creative community now!Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatsmyframe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMDb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? official site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

The Actor's Career Compass
Ep. 162: Why On-Camera & Improv Acting Training Impress Casting Directors

The Actor's Career Compass

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 4:29


Which Acting Classes Actually Matter on Your Resume? Find Out Now.Are you wasting space on your acting resume with classes casting directors don't even look at? Many actors struggle to figure out which trainings actually matter - and which ones just make your resume look crowded.In this episode, Martin breaks down what kind of film acting training really impresses agents and casting directors. If you want to get noticed, you need to highlight the right kind of classes - and avoid the ones that scream “beginner.”You'll discover:The most important types of acting training that build instant credibilityWhat casting directors love to see that many actors forget to includeA simple format that makes your resume stand out without extra fluffListen now and find out if your resume is working for you—or against you.Contact Info and ResourcesMartin's Email: martin@cityheadshots.comMartin's Website: https://www.martinbentsen.comHeadshots: https://www.cityheadshots.comShoot Footage for Your Reel: https://www.actorscreenershoot.comEdit Footage Into a Reel: https://www.demoreelsnyc.com This podcast dives deep into the world of acting in film, exploring the journey of movie acting with stories, building confidence among aspiring actors, navigating auditions and productions, and offering insights from acting agents, coaches, and the challenges of becoming SAG-AFTRA eligible to advance your acting career, skills, and landing roles.

Meet Cute
Baby Girl - Part 5

Meet Cute

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 15:45


This May, Meet Cute is serving up love, made to order: we're dishing out a second helping of Baby Girl — the slow-burn farm romance that stole hearts the first time around. Whether you're back for seconds or tasting it fresh, it's a love story worth savoring. Episodes drop Tuesdays and Fridays starting May 13th. Meet Cute Presents: Baby Girl - Part 5, where Sloane is almost ready to unveil the new restaurant, but then Vivienne shows up. Riley hasn't been entirely honest with why he's been at the farm so much. Story by Casey Boykins. Produced and Directed by Suha Araj. Casting Director and Line Producer: Jenn Nielsen. Audio Producer and Sound Designer: Sean Paulsen. Story Editor: Amarlie Foster. Director of Creative Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Starring: Kristen Sullivan, Imaeyen Ibanga, Andrew Spencer, Dennis Kleinman Michael Orenstein, Rasha Zamamiri, Sean Paulsen. Follow @MeetCute on Instagram and @MeetCuteRomComs on Twitter & TikTok. Check out our other rom-coms, including KERRI with Pauline Chalamet, IMPERFECT MATCH with Arden Cho, and DUMP HIM! with Minnie Mills. Check out our other dramas, including FIRE & ICE with Chiara Aurelia and Jack Martin, and POWER TEN.  Check out our other fantasies, including A PROPHECY OF INCENSE AND SNOW and I'VE BECOME A TRUE VILLAINESS.  Have a crush on us? Follow Meet Cute, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meet Cute
Baby Girl - Part 4

Meet Cute

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 15:45


This May, Meet Cute is serving up love, made to order: we're dishing out a second helping of Baby Girl — the slow-burn farm romance that stole hearts the first time around. Whether you're back for seconds or tasting it fresh, it's a love story worth savoring. Episodes drop Tuesdays and Fridays starting May 13th. Meet Cute Presents: Baby Girl - Part 4, where Sloane finds out she's got very limited time to get the farm-to-table restaurant ready, or else the property has to go to buyers. Luckily, Riley is there to help. Story by Casey Boykins. Produced and Directed by Suha Araj. Casting Director and Line Producer: AJ Nielsen. Audio Producer and Sound Designer: Sean Paulsen. Story Editor: Amarlie Foster. Director of Creative Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Starring: Kristen Sullivan, Imaeyen Ibanga, Andrew Spencer, Dennis Kleinman, Michael Orenstein. Follow @MeetCute on Instagram and @MeetCuteRomComs on Twitter & TikTok. Check out our other rom-coms, including KERRI with Pauline Chalamet, IMPERFECT MATCH with Arden Cho, and DUMP HIM! with Minnie Mills. Check out our other dramas, including FIRE & ICE with Chiara Aurelia and Jack Martin, and POWER TEN.  Check out our other fantasies, including A PROPHECY OF INCENSE AND SNOW and I'VE BECOME A TRUE VILLAINESS.  Have a crush on us? Follow Meet Cute, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mentors on the Mic
Close Up with Casting Director Paul Schnee (Barden/Schnee casting: "Pitch Perfect," "Sisters," "Palm Royale," "Winter's Bone")

Mentors on the Mic

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 27:05


This is a 3 part mini Casting Director series, sponsored by Casting Networks.PAUL SCHNEE is originally from Wilmington, Delaware and is a graduate of Kenyon College. After graduating, Paul worked at ICM for agent Sam Cohn, then as assistant to director Mike Nichols. He and Kerry formed Barden / Schnee Casting in 2008. Paul is a member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, The British Film and Television Academy, and The Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. He lives in Brooklyn NY with his wife and daughters.In this episode, we talk about all things ACTORS including:• How he chooses to bring actors for roles• How many actors does he request self tapes from• Does he go through submissions himself or is it someone from his team• How actors can stay on his radar• What projects he's casting now• If he watches actor reels• Directing a project that's premiering at TribecaGuest:⁠IMDb WebsiteMother, May I have a Kidney? - TribecaCasting Networks Sponsor:For a limited time, we're offering listeners $65 off a Premium Annual membership. Use the code “MENTORSMIC”at checkout. Or if you're not ready to commit, take advantage of our 14-day free trial, which unlocks full access to all Casting Networks features so you can start submitting to casting calls right away. Terms and conditions apply. Visit https://www.castingnetworks.com/promo-codes/ to learn more.Steps on how to redeem: Visit www.castingnetworks.comClick on the ‘Join Now' button Complete the Talent Registration form and follow the steps to verify your email and create your profile Proceed to checkout, leaving the' ‘Pay Yearly' option selectedEnter ‘MENTORSMIC' in the promo code field, click “Apply” to complete checkout.Don't wait! This offer expires soon!Host:Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MentorsontheMic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichelleSimoneMiller⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MentorsontheMic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MichelleSimoneM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook page:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.michellesimonemiller.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.mentorsonthemic.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you like this episode, check out:Becoming Casting Director Erica Hart ("THAT DAMN MICHAEL CHE," "GODFATHER OF HARLEM," "THE BOLD TYPE")Becoming... award-winning Casting Director Bernie Telsey ("The Color Purple," "The Idea of You," "Hamilton," "SMASH," "Wicked," "The Gilded Age"

Investor Talk
Altai Casting - A single platform for actors, agents, casting directors, and studios

Investor Talk

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 38:01


Altai Casting from Australia is transforming the entertainment industry by connecting artists with global opportunities while streamlining workflows for casting directors, agents, and production clients, all through a single platform. Listen to the story of Renee and Josh, the founders of Altai, as they tackle the challenges of a manual and fragmented casting process through their platform that caters to the entire industry: from artists to studios. Angel investor Hayley Limpkin joins the Investor Talk at the end of this podcast (24:00).Hosted by Maaike Doyer & Hester Spiegel, founders of Epic Angels.

Meet Cute
Baby Girl - Part 3

Meet Cute

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 15:45


This May, Meet Cute is serving up love, made to order: we're dishing out a second helping of Baby Girl — the slow-burn farm romance that stole hearts the first time around. Whether you're back for seconds or tasting it fresh, it's a love story worth savoring. Episodes drop Tuesdays and Fridays starting May 13th. Meet Cute Presents: Baby Girl - Part 3, where Sloane is so desperate to save the farm and restaurant, she'll muck the stalls, whatever that means. Sloane breaks the truck and is soon in another argument with sexy Riley. But all of that is pushed from Sloane's mind after a revelation from her father. Story by Casey Boykins. Produced and Directed by Suha Araj. Casting Director and Line Producer: AJ Nielsen. Audio Producer and Sound Designer: Sean Paulsen. Story Editor: Amarlie Foster. Director of Creative Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Starring: Kristen Sullivan, Imaeyen Ibanga, Andrew Spencer, Dennis Kleinman, Michael Orenstein. Follow @MeetCute on Instagram and @MeetCuteRomComs on Twitter & TikTok. Check out our other rom-coms, including KERRI with Pauline Chalamet, IMPERFECT MATCH with Arden Cho, and DUMP HIM! with Minnie Mills. Check out our other dramas, including FIRE & ICE with Chiara Aurelia and Jack Martin, and POWER TEN.  Check out our other fantasies, including A PROPHECY OF INCENSE AND SNOW and I'VE BECOME A TRUE VILLAINESS.  Have a crush on us? Follow Meet Cute, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meet Cute
Baby Girl - Part 2

Meet Cute

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 15:45


This May, Meet Cute is serving up love, made to order: we're dishing out a second helping of Baby Girl — the slow-burn farm romance that stole hearts the first time around. Whether you're back for seconds or tasting it fresh, it's a love story worth savoring. Episodes drop Tuesdays and Fridays starting May 13th. Meet Cute Presents: Baby Girl - Part 2, where Sloane's estranged father is forcing her to help out with the farm. Sloane can't help but notice everyone is treating her dad with… delicacy? Is he sick or something? Then Riley, AKA the hottest cowboy in town, shows up and Sloane's suddenly much more worried about if she smells as bad as she looks. Story by Casey Boykins. Produced and Directed by Suha Araj. Casting Director and Line Producer: AJ Nielsen. Audio Producer and Sound Designer: Sean Paulsen. Story Editor: Amarlie Foster. Director of Creative Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Starring: Kristen Sullivan, Imaeyen Ibanga, Andrew Spencer, Dennis Kleinman, Michael Orenstein. Follow @MeetCute on Instagram and @MeetCuteRomComs on Twitter & TikTok. Check out our other rom-coms, including KERRI with Pauline Chalamet, IMPERFECT MATCH with Arden Cho, and DUMP HIM! with Minnie Mills. Check out our other dramas, including FIRE & ICE with Chiara Aurelia and Jack Martin, and POWER TEN.  Check out our other fantasies, including A PROPHECY OF INCENSE AND SNOW and I'VE BECOME A TRUE VILLAINESS.  Have a crush on us? Follow Meet Cute, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meet Cute
Baby Girl - Part 1

Meet Cute

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 15:45


This May, Meet Cute is serving up love, made to order: we're dishing out a second helping of Baby Girl — the slow-burn farm romance that stole hearts the first time around. Whether you're back for seconds or tasting it fresh, it's a love story worth savoring. Episodes drop Tuesdays and Fridays starting May 13th. Meet Cute Presents: Baby Girl - Part 1, where Sloane has had enough of being the muse of her ultra famous mother, artist Vivienne Bryant. Sloane flees to upstate New York to her estranged father's farm but, before she can arrive, she gets into a fight with the very hot manager of the one bar in town. Story by Casey Boykins. Produced and Directed by Suha Araj. Casting Director and Line Producer: AJ Nielsen. Audio Producer and Sound Designer: Sean Paulsen. Story Editor: Amarlie Foster. Director of Creative Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Starring: Kristen Sullivan, Imaeyen Ibanga, Andrew Spencer, Dennis Kleinman, Michael Orenstein, Rasha Zamamiri, Sean Paulsen. Follow @MeetCute on Instagram and @MeetCuteRomComs on Twitter & TikTok. Check out our other rom-coms, including KERRI with Pauline Chalamet, IMPERFECT MATCH with Arden Cho, and DUMP HIM! with Minnie Mills. Check out our other dramas, including FIRE & ICE with Chiara Aurelia and Jack Martin, and POWER TEN.  Check out our other fantasies, including A PROPHECY OF INCENSE AND SNOW and I'VE BECOME A TRUE VILLAINESS.  Have a crush on us? Follow Meet Cute, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SpyHards Podcast
207. Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023) - Guest: Kathryn Vinclaire, voice actor & casting director

SpyHards Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 112:27


Agents Scott and Cam, along with guest operative Kathryn Vinclaire, award-winning voice actor and casting director, volunteer to be Jason Statham's corkscrew while tackling the 2023 Guy Ritchie ensemble spy caper Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre. Directed by Guy Ritchie. Starring Jason Statham, Aubrey Plaza, Cary Elwes, Hugh Grant, Josh Hartnett, Bugzy Malone, Eddie Marsan and Peter Ferdinando. You can follow Kathryn on Instagram. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more! Purchase the latest exclusive SpyHards merch at Redbubble. Social media: @spyhards View the NOC List and the Disavowed List at Letterboxd.com/spyhards Podcast artwork by Hannah Hughes.

Meet Cute
Baby Girl - Trailer

Meet Cute

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 1:45


This May, Meet Cute is serving up love, made to order: we're dishing out a second helping of Baby Girl — the slow-burn farm romance that stole hearts the first time around. Whether you're back for seconds or tasting it fresh, it's a love story worth savoring. Episodes drop Tuesdays and Fridays starting May 13th. Meet Cute Presents: Baby Girl. The daughter-slash-muse of a famous artist escapes her mother's latest impossible demand by fleeing upstate to the farm where she lived as a child. There, she reconnects with her estranged father, tries to save his ailing business, and catches the eye of a rugged cowboy. Story by Casey Boykins. Produced and Directed by Suha Araj. Casting Director and Line Producer: AJ Nielsen. Audio Producer and Sound Designer: Sean Paulsen. Story Editor: Amarlie Foster. Director of Creative Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Starring: Andrew Spencer, Kristen Sullivan, Imaeyen Ibanga, Dennis Kleinman, Michael Orenstein, Rasha Zamamiri, Sean Paulsen. Follow @MeetCute on Instagram and @MeetCuteRomComs on Twitter & TikTok. Check out our other rom-coms, including KERRI with Pauline Chalamet, IMPERFECT MATCH with Arden Cho, and DUMP HIM! with Minnie Mills. Check out our other dramas, including FIRE & ICE with Chiara Aurelia and Jack Martin, and POWER TEN.  Check out our other fantasies, including A PROPHECY OF INCENSE AND SNOW and I'VE BECOME A TRUE VILLAINESS.  Have a crush on us? Follow Meet Cute, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's My Frame?
157. Jesse Griffiths / Casting Director

What's My Frame?

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 49:19


Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Jesse Griffiths. After more than a decade as an actor, Jesse pivoted to a career in casting, founding Jesse Griffiths Casting (JGC). Jesse's heart for championing inclusion and diversity in the casting process is evident in all facet's of her work. Hosting monthly workshops for the BIPOC Community; creating a safe space for artists to be heard, supported and given the freedom to crate at their highest level and most authentic self. Today Jesse shares the thought he put into crafting his office, from his own experience as an actor. A powerful takeaway from this episode is Jesse's advice for finding freedom in your work and sharing your take on the character. Dedicated to nurturing the next generation of artists, Jesse has taught at colleges and universities across Canada as well as countless other private institutions. He leads a monthly workshop for Toronto's BIPOC community and serves as a mentor at the Canadian Film Centre's Actors Conservatory.Jesse is a member of the Casting Society of America (CSA) the Casting Directors Society of Canada (CDC) and sits on the professional advisory committees for Seneca College, George Brown College, and Toronto Metropolitan University. He serves on the boards of the CDC, the Toronto Gay Hockey Association (TGHA), and Buddies in Bad Times Theatre—the world's longest-running queer theatre.A proud recipient of the ACTRA Toronto Sandi Ross Award, Jesse holds a BFA in Theatre Performance from Toronto Metropolitan University. Now let's get to the conversation! Follow Jesse Griffiths Casting on socials Visit Jesse Griffiths CastingResourcesBlack Screen Office Indigenous Screen OfficeACTRA--What's My Frame, hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura Linda Bradley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the WMF creative community now!Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatsmyframe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMDb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? official site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Crazy Train Radio
Crazy Train Radio's Interview with Actress & Casting Director Eliza Roberts (Animal House, Hippo)

Crazy Train Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 42:34


This next guest is known for “National Lampoon's Animal House (1978), The Tasmanian Devil (2021) and Hippo (2023). She has also been doing many other things as well such as being a Casting Director, a manager of 1 & has learned many aspects of the entertainment biz. Let's welcome Eliza Roberts!Eliza RobertsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/momelizaroberts/Crazy Train RadioFacebook: facebook.com/realctradioInstagram: @crazytrainradioX/Twitter: @realctradioBlueSky: @crazytrainradio.bsky.socialWebsite: crazytrainradio.usYouTube: youtube.com/crazytrainradio

Maltin on Movies
Revisiting casting director Avy Kaufman

Maltin on Movies

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 53:30


Avy Kaufman's name should be familiar to anyone who reads credits, as we do. She has cast scores of films and television series, from The Ice Storm to Succession, and launched many a career along the way. You can hear the pride in her voice when she recounts how she brought young Haley Joel Osment to meet the star and director of The Sixth Sense. Recent credits include some of the most talked-about television shows of our time: Mare of Easttown, Under the Banner of Heaven, Billions, and Fellow Travelers, which could earn her a fourth Emmy Award. (She has three: one for Damages and two for Succession). Avy wears her passion on her sleeve and that makes for great conversation.  

Audrey Helps Actors Podcast
Refresher Episode - 111 - Self Tape May 2023 Winner! - Jo-Marie Lawrence

Audrey Helps Actors Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 63:34


This is a refresher episode from last season. New episodes coming at the end of April! This week Audrey Moore talks to the 2023 Winner of Self Tape May, Jo-Marie Lawrence. Jo-Marie is an actor who you may have seen in on e of her many commercials including Target, Meta, and Indeed. They talk about Self Tape May strategies, how to advocate for yourself with production and your reps, and how awesome the Self Tape May prizes are!   Sponsored by: Castability.Actor/SelfTapeMay - Free sides and Casting Director feedback! Self Tapes Here - Jeff Pride's Self Tape Service and Coaching! Greg Safel Voice Teacher - Audrey has trained with Greg for multiple roles through singinglessonslosangeles.com!   Please RATE THIS PODCAST to feed the Review Baby! www.RateThisPodcast.com/audrey Call in with listener questions (667) Actor-70 or (667) 228-6770   Host: Audrey Moore Producer: Jesse Lumen Editor: Matthew Patrick Davis Mixer: Thomas Snodgrass Show Music: Ari de Niro Special thanks to Thomas Snodgrass for assistance with microphones, Aalok Mehta and 108 Hill for help with the theme song.

Little Known Facts with Ilana Levine
Episode 449 - Merri Sugarman

Little Known Facts with Ilana Levine

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 43:29


Initially an actress ('Les Miserables', 'Aspects of Love', et al.), Merri found herself out West some years back where she quickly made a name for herself at Liberman/Hirschfeld Casting, then Liberman/Patton Casting, working on such shows as Seinfeld, Party of Five, HBO's Band of Brothers, the feature film My Big Fat Greek Wedding and the Miramax feature film "Playing By Heart", starring Sean Connery and Angelina Jolie.  In 2000, Merri moved to Dreamworks Studios as the Casting Executive in charge of TV Pilots and Series- including "Spin City", “Freaks and Geeks” and the critically acclaimed "The Job", starring Denis Leary. She was then offered a position as the Director of Casting for Dramas and Movies at ABC Television, overseeing the casting of the series "Alias", "NYPD Blue", "The Practice" and the made for television movies "Gilda Radner - It's Always Something" and "The Music Man", starring Matthew Broderick and Kristin Chenoweth, to name just a few.  Merri then returned to the East Coast to teach and coach actors – something she still does (and loves) as time permits, when Tara Rubin offered her a Senior Casting Director position where she's been happily ensconced ever since, working on, among many others - the Broadway, touring and international companies of THE WHO'S TOMMY, COMPANY, AIN'T TOO PROUD, JERSEY BOYS,THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, LES MISERABLES, SCHOOL OF ROCK, MISS SAIGON, A BRONX TALE, CLUELESS the Musical, TREVOR the Musical (2023 Artios Award) and FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (2024 Artios Award) The TRC office is also responsible for the casting of Billy Crystal's series “Before” for Apple TV and the Broadway productions of The Outsiders, SIX and Death Becomes Her, just to name a few  Merri also casts for many theaters regionally – including The Papermill Playhouse, Lyric Opera of Chicago,  The Old Globe, Seattle Rep, The Goodman and The La Jolla Playhouse.  She is the very proud Casting Director of the critically acclaimed web series SUBMISSIONS ONLY and also boasts having cast many other independent TV & film projects, workshops and readings. In 2024, Merri took on some passion projects on the side, as well. These include the highly acclaimed and starry concert production of “FOLLIES” at Carnegie Hall for Transport Group's annual benefit gala, and a reading of a new play at The Actors Studio written by Lyle Kessler (“Orphans”) and directed by Academy Award winner Bobby Moresco – starring Chazz Palminteri, Tim Blake Nelson and Gina Gershon. In addition, Merri is now also the Casting Director at The South Carolina New Play Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices