Podcasts about casting executive

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

Author Robert Monroe knows well of the world he has written about. Though he was not in a rock band, he knows the entertainment world well. Monroe worked as a casting director and talent executive for a dozen years, including projects with the Walt Disney Company and the United Paramount Network. He's also a museum-exhibited photographer. Bungalow Terrace begins in the days of 1950s youth and innocence, but through a series of events, an innocence is destroyed, leaving the characters no other recourse but to journey through the proverbial woods to reclaim it. This story touches the reader's heart and allows them to see things from a different perspective. This was a fun one. Give it a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm sitting down with an incredible casting director and personal life coach, Elizabeth Boykewich. Elizabeth has an impressive resume, having worked on shows like 'Good Trouble', 'Pretty Little Liars', and 'The Bold Type'. She provides an in-depth look at the casting process, explaining her role as an executive casting director and how she selects people not just for their acting skills but also for their off-screen attributes. She discusses looking at actors holistically, her career transitions, the nuances of the casting process, and shares insightful advice and stories about the inner workings of casting. From identifying potential in green actors, to managing professionalism on set, Elizabeth offers valuable insights into making it in the acting industry that all of us need to know. Watch the Full Video Podcast Here! 00:00 — Introduction 02:51 — Where Elizabeth is Today 04:04 — Elizabeth's Journey in the Casting Industry 09:09 — Casting Associate vs. Casting Assistant 12:51 — How to Become an Executive Casting Director 16:11 — Casting Director Meeting Breakdown 22:20 — AD: Go to oliveandjune.com/BROKE20 for 20% off Your Mani System! 25:00 — Working with & Testing Actors 32:09 — Self-Tapes 40:25 — Recognizing Who Will Go the Distance 43:09 — Professionalism in Actors 52:41 — Becoming a Life Coach 55:33 — AD: The Membership's Doors are OPEN! 58:28 — Centering Our “Why” 1:00:35 — Evaluate Your Mentors & Do Your Research Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ★ The EB Co ★ Elizabeth's IMDb ★  Elizabeth's IG @the.eb.co ★ Watch “Working Actor Life: Allergies, Working from Home, and Side Hustles” ★ Listen to “WTF with Marc Maron Episode 1488 - Fisher Stevens” ★ Listen to The EB Co.: OFF BOOK Podcast! ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ Want more? Join The Membership & Check out Patreon for bonus episodes! And don't miss all the content on IG and as always at, OneBrokeActress.com And if you're needing some personalized help from Sam, you can schedule a chat with her right here. Don't forget to join the mailing list here!

Jason and Brett's love for books and Broadway come together in this exciting episode!  They talk to musical book writer and lyricist Kait Kerrigan about adapting The Great Gatsby for the stage, Merri Sugarman about the casting process and her new book From Craft to Career, and Matthew Chisling (aka @mattyandthebooks) about book adaptations coming to Broadway. A behind-the-scenes conversation you won't want to miss!Kait Kerrigan is an award-winning lyricist, book writer, and playwright. She is an alumnus of Barnard College and the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop and a member of the Dramatists Guild. Off Broadway: book and lyrics for The Mad Ones, and Henry & Mudge. Regional: The Great Gatsby (Paper Mill Playhouse), plays (Father/Daughter and Imaginary Love) and musicals (Justice, Earthrise, and Rosie Revere, Engineer & Friends). Digital credits include: A Killer Party. Her immersive house party The Bad Years (book and lyrics) had two sold-out pop-up productions in Brooklyn. Awards include: Kleban Award for libretto, Jonathan Larson Award for lyric-writing, Most Promising Lyricist Award from the Theatre Hall of Fame, Edgerton Award, and residencies at Page 73, Dramatists Guild Fellows, Rhinebeck, Goodspeed's Johnnie Mercer Project, and MacDowell.Initially an actress (Les Misérables, Aspects of Love), Merri Sugarman found herself in L.A. where she quickly made a name for herself at Liberman/Hirschfeld Casting working on such shows as Seinfeld, HBO's Band of Brothers, and the feature film My Big Fat Greek Wedding, to name a few. Following that, at Dreamworks Studios, Merri was the Casting Executive in charge of TV Pilots and Series. She is a Senior Casting Director at Tara Rubin Casting. Credits: Ain't Too Proud, Jersey Boys, Phantom Of The Opera, Les Misérables, School of Rock, Miss Saigon and A Bronx Tale. Off Broadway: Clueless and Trevor. Matthew Chisling has worked for a decade in the professional theatre space as a marketer, producer, ticketing manager and strategist. He is currently a senior director of campaign marketing at TodayTix Group, a technology company in the performing arts space. Matt is an avid reader and runs an instagram account called @mattyandthebooks**BOOKS!** Check out the list of books discussed on each episode on our Bookshop page:https://bookshop.org/shop/gaysreading | By purchasing books through this Bookshop link, you can support both Gays Reading and an independent bookstore of your choice!Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus content! Purchase your Gays Reading podcast Merch! Follow us on Instagram @gaysreading | @bretts.book.stack | @jasonblitmanWhat are you reading? Send us an email or a voice memo at gaysreading@gmail.com

Contestants and contributors - where do they come from, and how are they selected? Our guest Andy Mallon is a casting Executive who has over a decade of experience finding people for quizzes, reality shows, dating shows and factual entertainment formats. Justin reports on the state of the streaming industry, while David recounts a recent trip to Manchester. Plus all the usual news and features.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-show-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by casting director Harriet Greenspan. A native New Yorker, Harriet has spent her entire career working primarily in Hollywood, as one of the industry's top Casting Directors. After earning her Bachelor's Degree in Theater Arts, Harriet began working in the offices of the legendary Casting Director, Lynn Stalmaster. During her time there, she handled feature and TV projects. Next, she landed at ABC, as a Casting Executive, where she oversaw the casting of pilots and prime time series. For the past several years, Harriet has concentrated her casting efforts on television movies, series, pilots and feature films. Presently, Harriet is casting Nickelodeon's series Knight Squad. She also cast the hit soccer movie, Alex & Me, for Nickelodeon and Warner Bros. Past credits include: Cinderella, If the Shoe Fits, for Freeform and Warner Bros., the T.V. movie, Max 2 for Warner Bros. and MGM, and Deep Blue Sea 2. Additoanl Nickelodeon casting credits include, True Jackson, V.P., Ned's Declassifed School Survival Guide, Bucket and Skinner's Epic Adventures, Unfabulous, Mr. Troop Mom, Shedderman Rules, and Last Day of Summer. Her reputation as an acting coach & author are well-earned. Harriet travels all over the country teaching acting workshops for kids, teens and young adults. For those that want to take a deeper dive into Harriet's teaching, her best-selling book, Auditionology is an excellent resource for actors of all ages! To learn more about Harriet please visit: harrietgreenspan.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whats-my-frame/support

About Jen: Jen Rudin is the head of the animation department at ICM Partners. She joined ICM in July 2020 following two decades as an award-winning casting director. Rudin grew up in New York City and began her professional acting career at age eight. She is the author of Confessions of a Casting Director: Help Actors Land Any Role with Secrets from Inside the Audition Room published by HarperCollins.  Jen spent seven years as a Casting Executive at The Walt Disney Company. From 2002-2007, Jen served as head of casting for Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, California and she won the 2006 Artios Award for casting Chicken Little and the 2010 Artios Award for The Princess and the Frog. From 2007-2009, she served as Director of Casting and Talent Development for Disney Theatrical Productions in New York City.   "As a casting director, if you're good, we will bring you back because we depend on certain actors." Jen Rudin's Book: Confessions of a Casting Director  You can become one of those people so when you come to the audition, the CD doesn't have to worry about you.  Simplify, do it, and get on with your day. Casting Directors have the hardest job. Read audition directions OUTLOUD. The core work: You in and of yourself know you are ok, you are there to serve the project, to serve the work. You speak the "Language of the Agents and the Casting Directors," you don't bring in your actor stuff, you are on the same page. When auditioning for animation, watch the shows, do your research!

As artists, what do we talk about when the world's on hold? From Casting Director to Actor, we take a deep dive. This week, we're joined by Merri SugarmanMerri Sugarman- Casting Director, Tara Rubin Casting.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, then Liberman/Patton Casting, working on such shows as "NewsRadio", "The Larry Sanders Show" and the Miramax feature film "Playing By Heart", starringSean 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", 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 "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 and Off-Broadway, touring and international companies of SPAMALOT, JERSEY BOYS, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, LES MISERABLES, SCHOOL OF ROCK, MISS SAIGON, A BRONX TALE, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, AIN’T TOO PROUD and the upcoming SIX and SING STREET.She also casts for many theaters regionally – including the Papermill Playhouse, The Alliance, Arena Stage,The Old Globe and The LaJolla Playhouse. She is the very proud CD of the critically acclaimed web series SUBMISSIONS ONLY and also boasts many TV & film projects, workshops and readings – including the new musical TREVOR – based on theOscar winning short film.In other news, Merri has been a Big Sister to Jenny via the amazing Big Brothers/Big Sisters program for the last 20 years. She is an alumni officer of the professional sorority Kappa Gamma Chi at Emerson College in Boston where Merri earned a BFA in Musical Theater and a coveted spot as a member of Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities.She has been a Tony Voter for the past four years, is an adjudicator for the Roger Rees Awards (high school theater competition that sends finalists to the Jimmy Awards) and a member of CSA (Casting Society of America).Merri currently teaches, coaches and advises for the theater programs at NYU, Emerson College, Elon, Point Park, Florida State, Manhattan School of Music, International Academy of Musical Theater, Indiana University, Oakland University, Baldwin Wallace and UNCSA.Link to Tara Rubin Casting Website: https://www.tararubincasting.com/our-teamFollow our Instagram page @jackofalltrades_podcast for updates on new releases, guests and more! Follow our host, Sarah Bishop on Instagram @sarahpbishop for more about what she does! Song: Strong- written by Sarah Bishop, arranged and played by Laura Lynn Crytzer

Daniel Cabeza is a Casting Executive at Fox Entertainment, and I have to tell you, man, I learned so much from this episode!This one is a must-listen and way more like a Master Class than an interview. You can follow Daniel on Twitter, which I always find amusing! @dannycabeza

In this episode, Jen interviews Australian-American actress Kirrilee Berger. Jen and Kirrilee first met in 2008 when Jen was the Casting Executive for Disney Theatrical Productions and cast Kirrilee as Jane Banks in the national tour of Disney's hit musical Mary Poppins. Australian-American actress, singer, and dancer, Kirrilee got her start at the age of 4 on Sesame Street. Kirrilee went on to do the Broadway national tours of both Billy Elliot and Mary Poppins before the age of 12. In her adult career, Kirrilee has been lucky to have been in over 100 episodes of television working with some of the biggest stars in Hollywood such as Zendaya, Elizabeth Moss and Katharine McPhee. Some of Kirrilee’s most notable credits include The Handmaid’s Tale, KC Undercover, One Dollar and The Who Was Show. Find Kirrilee @kirrileeberger and follow the Confessions of a Casting Director podcast @confessionscastingpoodcast. For more info, visit www.jenrudincasting.com/podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-a-rudin/support

Merri Sugarman is a casting director with Tara Rubin Casting and talk about it all. Merri shares her journey into casting, what brought her to the west coast and back! This conversation takes some wonderful twists and turns as we discuss what's important in life, what to have perspective on, and what Merri has learned as a result. 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, then Liberman/Patton Casting, working on such shows as "NewsRadio", "The Larry Sanders Show" 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 chargeof TV Pilots and Series- including "Spin City", 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 "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 Casting Director position where she’s been happily ensconced ever since, working on, among many others - the Broadway productions, touring and international companies of SPAMALOT, JERSEY BOYS, THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, LES MISERABLES, HOW TO SUCCEED…, SCHOOL OF ROCK, MISS SAIGON & A BRONX TALE and the upcoming AIN'T TOO PROUD for Broadway. Her Off-Broadway casting credits include Clueless the Musical for New York's Signature Theater and Joe Iconis' The Black Suits for Center Theater Group in L.A. She also casts for many theaters regionally – including Chicago Lyric Opera, The Old Globe and The LaJolla Playhouse. She is the very proud CD of the critically acclaimed web series SUBMISSIONS ONLY and also boasts many TV & film projects, workshops and readings – including the new musical TREVOR – based on the Oscar winning short film.   In other news, she has been a Big Sister to Jenny via the amazing Big Brothers/Big Sisters program for the last 18 years, is an alumni officer of the professional sorority Kappa Gamma Chi (BFA in Musical Theater - Emerson College), a member of Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, has been a Tony Voter for the past four years and is a proud member of CSA (Casting Society of America).     Enjoy! 

I love this episode. Matt Lessall is the former President of the Casting Society of America, he has been a Casting Executive and loves his current position as an independent Casting Director with a focus on indie films. He knows SO MUCH about actors succeeding, and patiently went above and beyond in this interview to have an in depth dialogue about what he has learned. He is nominated for a 2019 Artios Award for the short film THE LOST.I can't wait to watch it!

Jen Rudin has been just about everywhere in casting. She was a Casting Executive at Disney, She became an independent Casting Director and consultant who has worked in TV, FILM, THEATER, ANIMATION, LIVE ACTION and COMMERCIALS. She took the lesson's she learned from working with Actors in all those projects and wrote the book "CONFESSIONS OF A CASTING DIRECTOR". Speaking of writing, she wrote, exec produced, and cast the project LUCY IN THE SKY which has earned her a 2019 Artios Award Nomination!

CASTING DIRECTOR - Ty Harman is a Casting Director who has worked in various positions of the entertainment industry his entire career. Ty started in the business as an actor, but found that he was more interested in working behind-the-scenes. This discovery lead to a position as a Development Executive for Kim Basinger's Mighty Wind Productions. Under the tutelage of the legendary Talent Agent Ed Limato, Ty was offered and accepted the job of Talent Agent at ICM. However, after several years, Ty sought a more creative endeavor and took the position offered to him of Casting Executive for the Fox Network. While there, he helped cast shows for: 90210, MELROSE PLACE, ALLY MCBEAL and The X FILES. Ty has also been a Casting Executive at Universal Television and TNT. As an Independent Casting Director, Ty has worked on the: AMERICAN PIE franchise, HBO's GENERATION KILL and the television series' WAREHOUSE 13, ALPHAS, THE GAME, GIRLFRIENDS and too many pilots to mention. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What are a person's chances making as a working actor if they're just starting their career and they're over 40 years old? What is the best advice you can give to a young aspiring actor? Middle-Aged Actor? Senior Actor? What can an actor do that would make their audition memorable? What should an Actor look for before choosing a Casting Director workshop? For those Actors who've never been to a Casting Director workshop before, can you explain the process? What path do you recommend for a young Actor in terms of what type of acting classes they should take? Headshots? Casting Workshops? Same question for older aspiring Actors? WEBSITE: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1788007/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

CASTING DIRECTOR - Ty Harman is a Casting Director who has worked in various positions of the entertainment industry his entire career. Ty started in the business as an actor, but found that he was more interested in working behind-the-scenes. This discovery lead to a position as a Development Executive for Kim Basinger's Mighty Wind Productions. Under the tutelage of the legendary Talent Agent Ed Limato, Ty was offered and accepted the job of Talent Agent at ICM. However, after several years, Ty sought a more creative endeavor and took the position offered to him of Casting Executive for the Fox Network. While there, he helped cast shows for: 90210, MELROSE PLACE, ALLY MCBEAL and The X FILES. Ty has also been a Casting Executive at Universal Television and TNT. As an Independent Casting Director, Ty has worked on the: AMERICAN PIE franchise, HBO's GENERATION KILL and the television series' WAREHOUSE 13, ALPHAS, THE GAME, GIRLFRIENDS and too many pilots to mention. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What are a person's chances making as a working actor if they're just starting their career and they're over 40 years old? What is the best advice you can give to a young aspiring actor? Middle-Aged Actor? Senior Actor? What can an actor do that would make their audition memorable? What should an Actor look for before choosing a Casting Director workshop? For those Actors who've never been to a Casting Director workshop before, can you explain the process? What path do you recommend for a young Actor in terms of what type of acting classes they should take? Headshots? Casting Workshops? Same question for older aspiring Actors? WEBSITE: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1788007/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

Trena Bolden Fields interviews Lisa Loia Bourne, the founder of  www.bescenetalent.com. Lisa has 20 years of casting experience and is highly regarded in the industry. She has worked as a Casting Executive at Warner Bros. Television Department and her credits include CSI, CSI Miami, Alcatraz (pilot), Person of Interest (pilot).  Lisa is currently casting for Fox Digital Studios. She has the connections and ability to bring industry to this website. Maria-Itzel Siegrist will also join us. Maria-Itzel co-founded Be Scene Talent and holds an MFA from Rutgers University. Robert Wilson is also a co-founder, database programmer and developer.

CELEBRITY CASTING DIRECTOR | PRODUCER - This week our guest is Valerie McCaffrey. Valerie has held the titles of Casting Executive at Universal Studios and Vice President of Feature Film Casting for New Line | Fine Line Films. She has cast over 80 films and has overseen several hundreds in her studio career. Some films she cast include: "Babe" earning James Cromwell an Oscar Nomination. She also cast Edward Norton and Eddie Furlong in New Line Cinema’s "American History X" earning Edward Norton an Oscar nomination for Best Actor and the critically acclaimed film "Hard Candy" which put Ellen Page in her first American film. Recently, Valerie produced a film called "Lost And Found In Armenia" with Jamie Kennedy and Angela Sarafyan; an award-winning cancer documentary “Tumor, It’s in the System” in which she co-directed and co-produced; as well as producing an award-winning film directed entitled "Neo Ned" starring Jeremy Renner and Gabrielle Union. She continues to cast scores of films and is also producing many films. Her current film is "Pure Life" starring Vera Farmiga and Elle Fanning which is in the process of shooting in Los Angeles. Valerie has an upcoming film called "TAD"about Abraham Lincoln's younger son who had a learning disability. INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: What are some of the common misconceptions actors have about casting directors or auditions in general? How can an actor get an audition with a top casting director if they don't have agent representation? When a casting director asks “what have you been up to lately” and I haven't booked anything in awhile, what do you say? WEBSITE: imdb.com