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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"
Julie Tucker is a highly acclaimed casting director with a remarkable career spanning over two decades. Recognized for her outstanding contributions to the industry, she boasts an impressive tally of nine Emmy nominations and two Emmy Awards. Additionally, Julie has been honored with five Artois awards from her peers for her excellence in casting. Her journey began in the theater at The Public, and her introduction to Television started with the casting of the first three seasons of Law and Order: SVU, after which she founded her own casting company. Julie's current projects include Queen Latifah's The Equalizer, the upcoming Limited Series for Netflix “The Beast in Me,” starring Claire Danes, Mathew Rhys and Brittany Snow and the hits series "Doc," for Fox. Her extensive portfolio includes a diverse range of projects with her former partner Ross Meyerson, such as The Oscar nominated short “Red White & Blue, "The Expanse," "The Americans." “The Affair,” "Nurse Jackie," “Fallout,” the Jennifer Lopez feature film, "Marry Me." Notable past projects include: "Damages" (Emmy and Artios Award), "Six Feet Under" (Emmy and Artios Award for NY Casting), "Rescue Me" (Artios Award), and “Homeland” (Artios Award). She has cast 100's of hours of television, several dozen pilots and a few movies. In addition to her work in television and film, she had been on staff and cast for The Roundabout Theatre, Manhattan Theater Club, and The Williamstown Theater Festival. Her involvement in the 1997 Broadway production of A View From the Bridge, where she had the privilege of being in the room with Arthur Miller, remains a highlight of her career. Before transitioning to casting, Julie directed Off-Broadway and assisted directors Terrence Malick and Martin Charnin. She currently is serving on the Board of Directors for The Casting Society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Caitlin D. Jones. Caitlin has worked on hundreds of commercial in her career. Her passion for casting expanded into the television and independent film genres. Winning the 2020 CSA Artios Award for Best Casting of a Pilot/First Season Drama. Her first studio film SMILE, has broken box office records and garnered rave reviews! Caitlin comes from a comedy background, completing all four levels of Improvisation at the UCB Theatre NY in 2009. In the spirit of "yes, and," her work reflects her commitment to champion equity, inclusion, and casting that accurately reflects the modern world in which we live. Working as Associate Casting Director for FX's POSE by Ryan Murphy, Caitlin helped feature the most inclusive and authentic LGBTQ+ cast on television. Caitlin is a proud member of the Television Academy, Commercial Casting Directors Association, The AICP, and Casting Society of America's Diversity Committee and from 2016-2023, she served the CSA as a member of the Board of Directors. From 2020-2023, she was elected VP of Communications for the Casting Society.Caitlin's Official Sitehttps://www.cdjcasting.com Follow Caitlin on socials https://www.instagram.com/caitlindjones/?hl=enSAG-AFTRA Foundation On Camera Labhttps://sagaftra.foundation/on-camera-labs/
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by the incredible, Marci Liroff. Marci has been involved with filmmakers as a casting director, producer, and acting coach for the last 40+ years. Her extensive credits as a casting director span more than 60 films and several television series.In 2019, Marci completed an extensive training course with the premier Intimacy Coordinator, Amanda Blumenthal of Intimacy Professionals Association (IPA) and is a Certified Intimacy Coordinator. Current credits range from indie films to tv series. She was the IC the Colin Farrell Apple + series Sugar and on the second and third seasons of the STARZ series, Hightown. She spent nine months on location working on the series.Her casting experience is vast. While working at the renowned casting office of Fenton-Feinberg Casting she, along with Mike Fenton, cast such films as Bob Clark's A Christmas Story and Porky's; the Academy Award-nominated Poltergeist; Steven Spielberg's E.T.- The Extra Terrestrial and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, and Ridley Scott's Blade Runner.After establishing her own casting company in 1983, MARCI LIROFF CASTING, Marci cast several successful films including Footloose, St. Elmo's Fire, Pretty in Pink, The Iron Giant, The Spitfire Grill, Untamed Heart, Freaky Friday, Mean Girls, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, Mr. Popper's Penguins, Vampire Academy, Magic Camp and The Sublime and Beautiful, which she produced as well.As an ally to the LGBTQIA + community, Marci has supported the national group GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) which works to ensure that LGBTQIA + students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. Liroff has coached their student ambassadors along with the president of the organization, Eliza Byard, for their yearly GLSEN event.Marci is a proud member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, The Teamsters 399 and The Casting Society of America, CSA, where she served on the Board of Governors.Marci Liroff ICIntimacy Coordinator ResourcesStandards and Protocols for the Use of Intimacy Coordinators--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
We review most of the Oscar Nominated Shorts, I'm Still Here & The Girl with the Needle, update some of the experts predictions heading into BAFTA, react to VES, SCL & Artios + we recap all of the Super Bowl Movie Trailers and more! Updated Predictions from Experts, Our Feel + M1's Ted Talk on Oscars History - 1:29 OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS REVIEWED: Live Action Betting Odds + Anuja on Netflix - 8:30 I'm Not A Robot + Radiohead covers - 12:42 A Lien + Horror Realism - 14:31 Doc Short Betting Odds + The Only Girl in the Orchestra on Netflix - 15:53 I Am Ready, Warden on Paramount Plus - 19:34 Instruments of a Beating Heart + Pandemic Kids - 23:41 Incident + A Lawyer's Perspective - 28:37 Animated Short Betting Odds + Wander To Wonder - 31:11 Beautiful Men + More Claymation Penis - 34:12 I'm Still Here - 35:22 The Girl With The Needle - 38:55 VES: Visual Effects Society Winners - 42:19 SCL: Society of Composers & Lyricists Winners - 44:13 Artios Awards from the Casting Society - 46:37 Super Bowl Trailer Reviews include Novacaine, Thunderbolts*, Lilo & Stitch, Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, How To Train Your Dragon, F1, Megan 2.0, Smurfs, The Fantastic Four: First Steps - 48:26 More What We're Watching: M1's Twin Peaks: The Return rewatch, Tom Green's New Doc + Stand-Up Special, You're Cordially Invited, Goodrich, + The Before Trilogy & Anora rewatches - 59:27 OUTRO: What'd you think of the Oscar Nominated Shorts? Or what have you caught up with in terms of the nominees that you liked or disliked? Let us know. https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar This is the calm before the Oscars storm as we enjoy one final Oscar Race Checkpoint before BAFTA.
Join us for another fantastic episode featuring the wonderful Casting Director, Sunny Boling Kennedy! Before we get into our interview with Sunny we go over our 12 Days of Giveaway details along with a reminder to mark your calendars for our 2nd Annual London meetup on December 7th! Sunday Boling Kennedy is an award-winning casting director and partner at Morman Boling Casting. She began her career at 20th Century Fox as an assistant to Christian Kaplan, working on big budget studio features, went onto work with Debi Manwiller, Eyde Belasco, Sheila Jaffe and Francine Maisler and then launched her own company in 2004 with Meg Morman. She has cast over 100 films, including Waitress, Hello, My Name is Doris, Aporia, The Ballad of Lefty Brown, The Hyperions, Unlovable, and Hard Luck Love Song. TV and streaming credits include: The Baxters, Sneakerheads, Ish Hashuv Meod, The Dead Girls Detective Agency, In the Vault and Relationship Status. She has also cast numerous award-winning narrative podcasts - a few select credits include Blackout, Ad Lucem, 13 Days of Halloween S2 and S3, Last Known Position and Ronstadt. She has been nominated for 11 Artios Awards for excellence in casting and served on the board of the Casting Society for four years. She is currently the Secretary for Casting Society Cares. Resources: Morman Boling Casting Website Sunny's Instagram Sunny's IMDB ──────────────────────────── Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG Watch the Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel Follow Jessica & Follow Jenn Learn More About Jess & Jenn's Casting Journeys Get Casting Life Away Merch here!
Episode 88 - Insider Submission Tips from a Casting Director In this illuminating episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Jaclyn and Geoff interview renowned casting director Beverly Holloway. The discussion covers the intricacies of casting in faith-based films and details practical tips for actors, the evolving nature of casting decisions, and the significance of demo reels and self-tapes. This episode is packed with industry insights and valuable guidance making this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to navigate the industry successfully.Highlights Include:Casting Challenges and Team DynamicsCollaboration in FilmmakingFaith on Set: Leading by ExampleAffecting Culture through FilmmakingWorking with Talent Agents and Unrepresented ActorsNavigating the Casting ProcessThe Elimination ProcessThe Importance of a Great HeadshotCasting Preferences and ChangesThe Role of Demo Reels and ResumesSelf Tapes vs. Live AuditionLocal Hire ConsiderationsBio:Beverly Holloway has been an independent Casting Director for TV and feature films for 30 years and is proud to be a member of The Casting Society of America. Throughout her career, Beverly has worked across multiple genres of film including drama, comedy, family/faith, action/adventure, western, rom-com, thriller, sci-fi, horror, and animation. Beverly is one of the Casting Directors for the award-winning series THE CHOSEN (Seasons 1-4) which has become a worldwide sensation on both the big and small screen. Beverly was also excited to work with Grammy winning artists FOR KING & COUNTRY (brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone) on their new film UNSUNG HERO, which released in theaters in April 2024. Other credits include the Kendrick Brothers film, THE FORGE, the Netflix hit musical A WEEK AWAY, Jeremy Camp's story of love and loss entitled I STILL BELIEVE, and the highly successful independent film I CAN ONLY IMAGINE. Westerns are some of Beverly's favorite to work on, including the recent films FAR HAVEN, THE WARRANT (1 & 2), and the upcoming modern-day western series BLUE RIDGE. Beverly Holloway Casting Website: http://www.bhcasting.com/Beverly Holloway Casting on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057568093379VIP Producers Mentorship Program https://www.faffassociation.com/vip-producers-mentorshipScreenwriting Foundations Class: https://www.faffassociation.com/screenwriting-foundationsThe Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers, talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association Support Faith & Family Filmmakers Our mission is to help filmmakers who share a Christian Worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. If you would like to assist with the costs of producing this podcast, you can help by leaving a tip.
Episode 87 - Insights From the Life of a Casting Director In this episode of the Faith and Family Filmmakers Podcast, hosts Geoffrey and Jaclyn Whitt interview Beverly Holloway, an experienced casting director with a 30-year career in TV and feature films. Beverly discusses her journey into casting, including experience in various production roles. The conversation covers the intricacies of casting, including working with budgets, balancing known and emerging talent, and interpreting scripts to build character breakdowns. She highlights her work on projects such as 'The Chosen,' 'Unsung Hero,' 'A Week Away,' and 'I Can Only Imagine,' sharing valuable industry insights and personal anecdotes. Beverly also touches on her collaborations with the Irwin brothers and the Kendrick brothers, and provides ways to connect with her through social media and her weekly Facebook Live sessions, 'Let's Talk Tuesday.'Highlights Include: Starting in Film and CastingInsights on Character DevelopmentBalancing Budget and TalentCasting Bankable TalentIntroducing New Actors to FilmmakersNavigating Career ChallengesThe Impact of 'I Can Only Imagine'The Irwin Brothers' Filmmaking SkillsFaith Films in the MainstreamConnecting with BeverlyLet's Talk TuesdayBio:Beverly Holloway has been an independent Casting Director for TV and feature films for 30 years and is proud to be a member of The Casting Society of America. Throughout her career, Beverly has worked across multiple genres of film including drama, comedy, family/faith, action/adventure, western, rom-com, thriller, sci-fi, horror, and animation. Beverly is one of the Casting Directors for the award-winning series THE CHOSEN (Seasons 1-4) which has become a worldwide sensation on both the big and small screen. Beverly was also excited to work with Grammy winning artists FOR KING & COUNTRY (brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone) on their new film UNSUNG HERO, which released in theaters in April 2024. Other credits include the Kendrick Brothers film, THE FORGE, the Netflix hit musical A WEEK AWAY, Jeremy Camp's story of love and loss entitled I STILL BELIEVE, and the highly successful independent film I CAN ONLY IMAGINE. Westerns are some of Beverly's favorite to work on, including the recent films FAR HAVEN, THE WARRANT (1 & 2), and the upcoming modern-day western series BLUE RIDGE. Beverly Holloway Casting Website: http://www.bhcasting.com/Beverly Holloway Casting on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057568093379VIP Producers Mentorship Program https://www.faffassociation.com/vip-producers-mentorshipScreenwriting Foundations Class:https://www.faffassociation.com/screenwriting-foundationsThe Faith & Family Filmmakers podcast helps filmmakers who share a Christian worldview stay in touch, informed, and inspired. Releasing new episodes every week, we interview experts from varying fields of filmmaking; from screenwriters, actors, directors, and producers, to film scorers, talent agents, and distributors. It is produced and hosted by Geoffrey Whitt and Jaclyn Whitt , and is brought to you by the Faith & Family Filmmakers Association Support Faith &...
Send us a textBen Edlin and Deborah Aquila came by the studio to sit in the Playwright's Spotlight before the World Premiere of the collaborative play -TH*IR*DS. In this interview, we discussed the long process of developing this play over the course of seven years, the changes made, the possibility of it becoming a pilot but returning the concept to the stage, their process and procedure, and breaking a story. We also touch obstacles in collaboration, Ben's need to "enter the cave", choosing words and punctuation, assembling the team, and the changes that occur during table work as well as the challenges of flipping from playwright to actor when cast in your own piece. It's a insightful discussion that gives both perspectives of a collaborating team. Enjoy.BEN EDLIN is a playwright and actor who trained at Dartmouth College and The Aquila Studio in Los Angeles. He is also a founding member of THE THREE WEEKS NOTICE COLLECTIVE, with whom he recently premiered his play, “Conversations in Exile,” an original adaptation of Chekhov's “Three Sisters.” His newest play, THIRDS opened September 6th and runs through September 29th at The Zephyr Theatre in Los Angeles.DEBORAH AQUILA is casting director and is the mind behind the story of THIRDS. A graduate of NYU's TISCH SCHOOL of the ARTS and THE STELLA ADLER CONSERVATORY, she's cast films including "THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION," "PRIMAL FEAR," "KISS THE GIRLS," and "LA LA LAND.” She is a proud member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, BAFTA, and the Casting Society of America (CSA) and has been nominated 18 times for the Artios Award by the CSA, winning for the features Red, My Week with Marilyn, CODA and La La Land.For tickets to TH*IR*DS, playing through September 29th, 2024, visit -https://thirdstheplay.com/To watch the video format of this episode, visit -https://youtu.be/06ioaeHchCYLinks to resources mentioned in this episode -The Aquila Studio -https://www.theaquilastudio.comWebsites and socials for James Elden, PMP, and Playwright's Spotlight -Punk Monkey Productions - www.punkmonkeyproductions.comPLAY Noir -www.playnoir.comPLAY Noir Anthology –www.punkmonkeyproductions.com/contact.htmlJames Elden -Twitter - @jameseldensauerIG - @alakardrakeFB - fb.com/jameseldensauerPunk Monkey Productions and PLAY Noir - Twitter - @punkmonkeyprods - @playnoirla IG - @punkmonkeyprods - @playnoir_la FB - fb.com/playnoir - fb.com/punkmonkeyproductionsPlaywright's Spotlight -Twitter - @wrightlightpod IG - @playwrights_spotlightPlaywriting services through Los Angeles Collegiate Playwrights Festivalwww.losangelescollegiateplaywrightsfestival.com/services.htmlSupport the show
Last March, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the addition of a new Oscar category: Best Achievement in Casting. Allison Estrin, an NYC-based casting director whose credits include “Billions”, “The Other Two”, “Bupkis”, and a slew of movies, joins me today and graciously answers my questions about the craft. We also talk about the Artios Awards, the honor by which the Casting Society of America has been honoring casting professionals since 1985, and what we might expect for the first slate of Oscar nominations in 2026.
Danielle is an advocate manifesting change in how the real world is reflected in today's media. She has been an active member of the New York casting community since 2004. Nickelodeon was her casting home for over 14 years, where she tapped into her love of developing young talent. From live action and animation, scripted and unscripted, long form and short form, and even podcasts, she has and loves to cast it all! The co-VP of Advocacy for the Casting Society of America, her work elevating underrepresented communities has been barrier breaking and continues to motivate her to manifest change in how the real world is seen on screen. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ DANIELLE PRETSFELDER DEMCHICK ⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2264999/ ⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dpdcasting/?hl=en ⌲ Website: https://www.dpdcasting.com/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Moving Spotlight Podcast ⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264 ⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27 ⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight ⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #Nickelodeon #NYCActor #CastingSocietyOfAmerica #CSA #VO #ADA #DisabilitiesStudies #BluesClues #DoraTheExplorer #SaturdayMorningCartoons #Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife #Believe #Success #Inspiration #Netflix #Hulu #Amazon #HBO #AppleTV #Showtime #Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film #YourBestBadActing #Content #CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-moving-spotlight/support
Susanne Scheel is a New York-based casting director with a Bachelor of Science in Film and Television from Boston University. Susanne has won three Casting Society of America Artios Awards for Excellence in Casting and has been nominated for nine more. Susanne has had the honor of collaborating with several visionary creatives including Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Frances McDormand, Barry Levinson, George Clooney, Kasi Lemmons, Ryan Murphy, Jim Mickle, Cherien Dabis, John Lee Hancock, Peter Chelsom, Celine Song, Dean Craig, Bjorn Runge, Xavier Manrique, Danya Taymor, Patrick Wilson, and Whitney White. She has worked for and with some of the industry's top casting directors including spending the last ten years and counting working with Ellen Chenoweth. As a casting director, Susanne's debut feature film “The Wife”, starred Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce, Christian Slater, Annie Starke, Max Irons, Harry Lloyd, and Elizabeth McGovern. More recently, Susanne co-cast Celine Song's “Past Lives” with Ellen Chenoweth. “Past Lives” premiered this year at the Sundance Film Festival and also screened at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival. In this episode, we talk about: • Her first casting internships in Boston and her first assistant role in LA • Vivid memory of working with the Coen brothers and asking her “What do you think?” • Going to LA for periods of time for a project and what coast she prefers • Why there are more female CDs then male CDs • Casting the Oscar-nominated film Past Lives and the challenges COVID and the time difference to Korea posed • How many actors get called in for an average day player role • Tips for actors for auditions Guest: IMDb LinkedIn SAG-AFTRA Foundation panel - Casting Directors for Oscar Best Picture Nominees Barbie, American Fiction, & Past Lives Host: Instagram: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneMiller Twitter: @MentorsontheMic @MichelleSimoneM Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mentorsonthemic Website: www.michellesimonemiller.com and www.mentorsonthemic.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/24mmichelle If you like this episode, check out Becoming... Emmy winning Casting Director Julie Schubert "Luke Cage," "Manifest," "House of Cards," "The Departed," "The Devil Wears Prada" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle-miller4/support
Olivia Grant is a UK based Casting Director. Her most recent work includes ‘Masters of the Air', co-cast with Lucy Bevan, a 9 part series for Apple TV+, executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman, with a cast of 325 actors. Other credits, co-cast with Lucy Bevan include the Working Title romantic comedy ‘What's Love Got To Do With It? & ‘Lee' starring & produced by Kate Winslet. Projects currently in post production include ‘Joy' starring Thomasin Mckenzie, Bill Nighy and James Norton & ‘Here' directed by Robert Zemeckis, starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright . Casting associate credits include Greta Gerwig's ‘Barbie' (winner of the Casting Society of America Zeitgeist Award) and 'The Batman'. Olivia started working as a runner on film sets in 2012 before making the move into casting in 2016.
This week Audrey Moore talks to actor David Rosenblatt! David has finished every Self Tape May challenge and his credits include The Minx, Little America, tons of commercials, and a Tony nominated play. He will also teach you at his yoga studio Fire Hot Yoga. Sponsored by: Casting Networks - CastingNetworks.com/Audrey PROMO CODE: AudreyCN 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 Links: David Rosenblatt's Instagram: David Rosenblatt Instagram Fire Hot Yoga (David's Yoga Studio): Fire Hot Yoga Self-Tape May Information: Self-Tape May iSpot.tv for commercial trends: iSpot.tv Casting Society of America: Casting Society Avital Ash ep about creating a pilot: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/booking-your-own-pilot-avital-ash/id1233482206?i=1000463137861 Link to the renewed TV shows list on Audrey's Instagram: LA, NY, ATL Host: Audrey Moore Producer: Jesse Lumen Editor: Anisha Adusumilli 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.
Bernard Telsey graduated from New York University in 1981 with a degree in Theater Administration and Acting. Soon after, he co-founded MCC Theater with Robert LuPone. Simultaneously, Telsey began working at Meg Simon and Fran Kumin's office as an assistant for six years, and then as a casting director at Risa Bramon & Billy Hopkins Casting. He opened his own casting office in 1988. Since then, he, along with his staff of casting directors, associates, and assistants, have cast such Broadway shows as Rent, Wicked, Hamilton, Hairspray, In the Heights, The Color Purple. Recent productions include Days of Wine and Roses, Kimberly Akimbo, Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, Parade, Some Like it Hot, and the upcoming Cabaret, The Notebook, Lempicka, and The Mother Play including countless national tours, Off-Broadway productions, and regional theater productions across the country. Film credits include the upcoming film adaptation of Wicked, The Color Purple and Mean Girls: the Musical. Other films include Theater Camp, The Little Mermaid, Tik, Tik...Boom, Mary Poppins Returns, In the Heights, The Greatest Showman, Into the Woods, A Most Violent Year, Pieces of April, Margin Call, Sex and the City 1 & 2, Rachel Getting Married, Across the Universe. Telsey's current television projects include “And Just Like That”, “Only Murders in the Building”, “The Gilded Age” “Tracker” and “Death And Other Details”. Previous credits include “Schmigadoon”, “Fosse/Verdon”, “This Is Us”, “We Crashed” “Jesus Christ Superstar Live”, “Smash” and “The Big C”. Telsey won an Emmy Award for casting the pilot of “Ugly Betty” and was nominated for “Only Murders in the Building”, “Fosse/Verdon,” “This Is Us,” “Grease! Live”, “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “The Big C.” He won an Independent Spirit Award for casting Margin Call and was the 2016 recipient of the Casting Society of America's Hoyt Bowers Award for his contributions to the profession. His staff has cumulatively won over 20 Artios Awards for excellence in casting. Telsey served as the New York Vice President of the Casting Society of America and sat on the Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He remains one of the Artistic Directors of MCC Theater with William Cantler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today on Casting Confidential the roundtable answers one of their most asked questions. "How to get an O-1 Visa and break into the US market of acting." The roundtable welcomes special guest and business of acting expert, Ilona Smyth to the podcast. Grab your notebook because this episode is packed with insight and advice you won't hear anywhere else!! With over 20 years of experience, Ilona's proven ability to discover rising talent, successfully book notable talent by leveraging good relationships with top agencies worldwide, negotiate and advocate for both productions and performers while remaining mindful of budgets and union rules, and neatly handle the tightest deadlines, has led to the successful casting of over 130 projects. Providing invaluable firsthand knowledge and insight, Ilona's casting experience stretches from feature films to TV series, national commercials, reality TV, print campaigns, corporate videos, and events — both in Canada and internationally. She has her finger on the pulse of the best and upcoming talent available for projects of any size. As a regular guest speaker, Ilona has been able to share her experience in casting and entrepreneurship worldwide, and as a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion she has served as a mentor for the Reelworld Screen Institute's Diversity Initiative and the Black Theatre Workshop Artist Mentorship Program. Ilona Smyth is a Casting Society of America member, Casting Director Society of Canada Executive Member, and is the founder and CEO of Smyth Casting. www.smythcasting.com CASTING CONFIDENTIAL: Join veteran casting director Rose Rosen and her dynamic panel of industry experts in a candid, no-holds-barred virtual round table discussion. Delve into the casting business in each weekly episode of the podcast, where we reveal insights and stories from the fiercely guarded world of casting. Get ready to laugh, learn, and uncover the secrets behind the scenes that shape the creative content consumed worldwide. What do casting directors truly wish producers understood? What brings them the greatest joy? And how can actors elevate their craft to stand out? "Casting Confidential" pulls back the curtain on the reality of survival in show business. Do you have what it takes? Join the conversation and find out for yourself. Join us on Instagram: Casting Confidential Podcast Rose Rosen, CSA @roserosencsa Kimberly Skyrme, CSA @kimberlyskyrme Cheryl Louden-Kubin, CSA @loudenkubin Kimberly Ehrlich, CSA @kimberlyehrlich4 Robin Carus, CSA @robincarus Paisley Baker, CSA @coatcheck3 Artwork by: Ace Anderson @thestripedheart Music by: Orville Wright @ohyeahbeats **The opinions expressed in Casting Confidential podcast reflect only the opinions of each individual casting director. They do not reflect the opinions of any other official group or entity. Additionally, nothing in this show should be construed as an offer of employment.
Jenn and Jess recap this year's CSA Artios Awards. Those are the casting awards that the Casting Society holds every year (for those who may not know). While Jenn attended the London ceremony, Jess attended and was nominated (twice!) in LA. Always a fun time and lastly we make our Oscar predictions even though we know the Oscars will air by the time this episode drops! Don't forget to tune into Netflix to watch YOUR LUCKY DAY that our very own Jessica Sherman cast! Comment or send us a DM of what you thought after you watch. See you next week as we do a full Oscar wrap up! Cheers! ──────────────────────────── Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG Watch the Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel Follow Jessica & Follow Jenn Learn More About Jess & Jenn's Casting --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tipsycastingpodcast/message
CARA CHUTE ROSENBAUM, CSA is a Casting Director based in Los Angeles, CA. Notable credits include THE MINDY PROJECT, THE PEOPLE VS OJ SIMPSON, THE CARMICHAEL SHOW, and THE LEAGUE. Together she and Erica S. Bream are the Casting Directors for the mainstage productions at The Blank Theatre in Hollywood, including The Blank's prestigious Annual Young Playwrights Festival for which they were awarded the 2018 Artios Award for Outstanding Casting for Los Angeles Theatre. Cara is also an audition coach and passionate advocate for actors. She is a proud member of the Casting Society of America, Teamsters Local 399, The Casting Directors Cut, a mama of 2, and an aquarium lover. Twitter/Instagram: @ccrcasting Website: ccrcasting.com
ROBIN CARUS (Casting Director) has cast everything from iconic commercials to groundbreaking theatre to independent film and television. Upcoming & Current Projects: Windows (at Lincoln Center), This is Not a Time for Peace (Theatre Row). Selected Regional & Off-Broadway: Pay The Writer (Signature Theatre), Two Jews, Talking (starring Josh Mostel and Richard Masur at Theatre at St. Clement's), The Remarkable Mister Holmes (North Coast Rep), Chicken and Biscuits (Queens Theatre), Pip's Island Film: Urban Ed, The Thursday Night Club, Green Flake Television: Now Hear This (PBS). Robin won Webby, Hermes, Davey and Telly Awards for her contribution to Project Sing Out! Live/Virtual Events: Hadassah International, Governor Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, Fair Fight and the Warnock/Ossoff campaigns in Georgia, the Hudson Guild, the New Works Virtual Festival for the Actors Fund, the World Union For Progressive Judaism. For almost 10 years she was the Casting Director for TheatreworksUSA, where she cast over 200 national tours and countless works in development, as well as, their Off-Broadway series at the Lucille Lortel Theatre - including the revival of Seussical. Robin is also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Theatre and Speech at CCNY - the City College of New York. Member of the Casting Society of America. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ROBIN CARUS ⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3445839/ ⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/robincarus/?hl=en ⌲ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robincaruscasting/ ⌲ X: https://twitter.com/robincarus?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Moving Spotlight Podcast ⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264 ⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27 ⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight ⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #RobinCarus #RobinCarusCasting #TerryBerland #TerryBerlandCasting #NewYork #NewYorkCasting #NYTheatre #Musical #OffBroadway #Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife #Believe #Success #Inspiration #Netflix #Hulu #Amazon #HBO #AppleTV #Showtime #Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film #YourBestBadActing #Content #CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-moving-spotlight/support
They're not really accidents at all. It's not some lightning strike of good fortune that's bashing you in the head; it's a result of your being on a journey.John Frank Levey didn't know it, but his life was about to radically change the afternoon his mother took him to the theatre. He was a confused 12-year-old boy, unsure of his role in his family, school, and friendships, and emotionally unstable as he helplessly saw his parents' marriage falling apart. When the curtains opened, and the lights hit the stage, he knew he wanted to be part of the storytelling art. Fast forward many years, John became a four-time Emmy Award-winning casting director; he worked in iconic TV shows like China Beach, ER, The West Wing, and Shameless. He is also a five-time winner of the Casting Society of America's Artios Award, the recipient of its prestigious Hoyt Bowers Award, and recently published his debut book, "Right for the Role."Throughout our conversation, John gifted us a casting director's perspective on live auditions, self-tapes, and demo reels, and he also shared his thoughts on the pros and cons of technology for auditions and how self-tapes transformed the casting process. John also talked about his journey in the industry and how learning the language of actors, directors, and playwrights helped him hone his craft as a casting director. Additionally, you'll hear how he handled the process of writing a book, the importance of headshots, what every actor should bring into an audition, the things that turn him off as a casting director, and much more.Tune in to Episode 96 of Hollywood Dream Maker and discover what happens on the other side of an audition.In This Episode, You Will Learn:It's not just dreaming about it; you must put the work in (2:20)How John figured he wanted to be a casting director (10:10)Don't bring your needs into an audition (22:20)People have fun playing the darkest roles (27:00)How self-tapes transformed the audition process (32:10)Let your performance surprise you (42:00)How important is a good headshot? (49:20)Connect with John:WebsiteInstagramIMDbGet John's book, Right for the RoleLet's Connect: Manhattan Actor Studio Inside the Manhattan Actor Studio on YouTubeWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
LIGHTS CAMERA CONVERSATION - The Walid Chaya & Kavita Raj Podcast
Hollywood trailblazers Walid and Kavita welcome a truly extraordinary guest to this episode! Join us in a fascinating conversation about casting and the incredible journey of Lebanese-American actor and CSA Casting Director, Hamzah Saman.Hamzah, the visionary behind Arab American Casting and MENASA Actors, humbly boasts a portfolio of over 40 films and TV shows. His pioneering work has played a pivotal role in reshaping the portrayal of Arab and Middle Eastern talent in the heart of the entertainment industry.Embark on Hamzah's compelling immigrant odyssey, from a war-torn Lebanon to the vibrant landscape of Los Angeles, where he luckily discovered his passion for the arts. He opens up about the highs and lows that paved the way to his current success, offering invaluable insights for actors seeking guidance on representation, networking, and finding their own sense of belonging in the industry. Don't miss this chance to be inspired by Hamzah's remarkable story.ABOUT HAMZAH SAMAN:Hamzah Saman is a CSA Casting Director and a proud member of the Casting Society of America. He is also the owner of Arab American Casting and MENASA Actor. Originally from Beirut, Lebanon, Saman moved to the U.S. at the age of 15. He is among the first MENASA and Arab American Casting Directors to establish a significant online presence, boasting over 80,000 members worldwide on the ArabAmericanCasting.com and MENASAactors.com platforms.Saman's notable credits include working in the LA Casting Unit on the documentary "He Named Me Malala" (2015) directed by the Oscar-winning filmmaker Davis Gugenheim, as well as contributing to the casting process of "Argo" (2012). Committed to reshaping the perception of Arab and Middle Eastern artists in Hollywood, Saman has made significant strides through his casting and acting endeavors.As a Casting Director, he has been involved in over 40 feature and short films, commercials, and television productions. In 2019, he showcased his acting talents in "General Hospital" and secured four roles in feature films. Additionally, Saman took on the role of "Inmate 093" in Tom Six's horror film trilogy, "The Human Centipede III (Final Sequence)" (2015), delivering a memorable performance alongside Eric Roberts. Furthermore, he lent his voiceover skills to films like "X-Men: Days of Future Past" (2014) and "Escape Plan" (2013), among others. Follow Hamzah on Instagram @hamzahsaman_csa for more info.WATCH THIS EPISODE:youtube.com/@LightsCameraConversationFOLLOW US AND LET'S CHAT:instagram.com/lightscameraconversationtiktok.com/@lightscameraconversationDISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from LIGHTS CAMERA CONVERSATION (LCC) or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by LCC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. LCC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.
Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director, Howard Meltzer. Today we dive into Howard's passion for identifying and discovering new talent; he's become the go-to casting director for projects with children and young adult performers. Howard has worked with CBS, Disney Channel, HBO Max, NBC, Netflix, Nickelodeon, Peacock, and Warner Brothers Television to name a few. His mission to find the talent that brings the writers' vision to life with authenticity, honesty, and humor is consistently recognized and celebrated. He's been nominated for two Emmys for Outstanding Casting and has also been nominated for a staggering, twenty five Artios Awards for excellence in casting, winning the honor three times. Outside the office, Howard is the Vice President of the Casting Society of America and serves as a Governor for the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Now let's get to this fabulous conversation! ---- Hosted by Laura Linda Bradley Join the WMF creative community now! Instagram: @whatsmyframe TikTok: @whatsmyframe IMDb What's My Frame? official site Join our monthly newsletter! What's My Frame? merch Proceeds will be donated to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation to support actors affected by the strikes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whats-my-frame/support
LIGHTS CAMERA CONVERSATION - The Walid Chaya & Kavita Raj Podcast
Hollywood trailblazers Walid and Kavita welcome a truly extraordinary guest to this episode! Join us in a fascinating conversation about casting and the incredible journey of Lebanese-American actor and CSA Casting Director, Hamzah Saman.Hamzah, the visionary behind Arab American Casting and MENASA Actors, humbly boasts a portfolio of over 40 films and TV shows. His pioneering work has played a pivotal role in reshaping the portrayal of Arab and Middle Eastern talent in the heart of the entertainment industry.Embark on Hamzah's compelling immigrant odyssey, from a war-torn Lebanon to the vibrant landscape of Los Angeles, where he luckily discovered his passion for the arts. He opens up about the highs and lows that paved the way to his current success, offering invaluable insights for actors seeking guidance on representation, networking, and finding their own sense of belonging in the industry. Don't miss this chance to be inspired by Hamzah's remarkable story.ABOUT HAMZAH SAMAN:Hamzah Saman is a CSA Casting Director and a proud member of the Casting Society of America. He is also the owner of Arab American Casting and MENASA Actor. Originally from Beirut, Lebanon, Saman moved to the U.S. at the age of 15. He is among the first MENASA and Arab American Casting Directors to establish a significant online presence, boasting over 80,000 members worldwide on the ArabAmericanCasting.com and MENASAactors.com platforms.Saman's notable credits include working in the LA Casting Unit on the documentary "He Named Me Malala" (2015) directed by the Oscar-winning filmmaker Davis Gugenheim, as well as contributing to the casting process of "Argo" (2012). Committed to reshaping the perception of Arab and Middle Eastern artists in Hollywood, Saman has made significant strides through his casting and acting endeavors.As a Casting Director, he has been involved in over 40 feature and short films, commercials, and television productions. In 2019, he showcased his acting talents in "General Hospital" and secured four roles in feature films. Additionally, Saman took on the role of "Inmate 093" in Tom Six's horror film trilogy, "The Human Centipede III (Final Sequence)" (2015), delivering a memorable performance alongside Eric Roberts. Furthermore, he lent his voiceover skills to films like "X-Men: Days of Future Past" (2014) and "Escape Plan" (2013), among others. Follow Hamzah on Instagram @hamzahsaman_csa for more info.WATCH THIS EPISODE:youtube.com/@LightsCameraConversationFOLLOW US AND LET'S CHAT:instagram.com/lightscameraconversationtiktok.com/@lightscameraconversationDISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from LIGHTS CAMERA CONVERSATION (LCC) or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by LCC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. LCC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.
Amanda Lenker Doyle, CSA is a self-proclaimed treasure hunter. Obsessed with all things shimmery and bright, she has dedicated her life to the hunt for gems, jewels…and actors. An award-winning Casting Director, Amanda has been working in film and television casting for over 17 years. In 2022, her short film PLEASE HOLD was nominated for an Academy Award in the Live Action Short Film category! Some additional favorite credits to date include R#J (a Romeo & Juliet story) which swept Sundance and SXSW in 2021, film WE BROKE UP streaming now on Hulu, BLACK-ISH & THE MUPPETS for ABC, ZAC & MIA for Netflix and WAYNE streaming now on Amazon Prime. In addition to working as an independent Casting Director, Amanda served as the Treasurer and as an Executive Board Member of the Casting Society (of America) for 7 years. She is a burgeoning metal smith and jewel maker and strives to be a connector of artists in every aspect of her creative life. Amanda believes that every actor should have an opportunity to shine — and she can't wait to see what beautiful gems she digs up. Connect with Amanda: https://www.instagram.com/casting.amanda/ http:imdb.me/amandalenkerdoyle www.castingbyamanda.com Connect more with me: https://www.chonacas.com/podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/shesallovertheplacepodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiechonacas/ If you enjoyed the episode, please share with one person and consider leaving a 5 star & review on Apple Podcasts as it really supports me as an Independent Podcaster :) Thank you!
Today on What's My Frame's 100th ep!! I'm joined by NY casting director Rikki Gimelstob! I put a lot of thought into what conversation should help us celebrate this milestone and y'all are in for a treat with this ep. Rikki is extremely generous with her insight, experiences and evident love for her work; I'm so proud of how the conversion turned out. Thank you to each and everyone of you for growing with us over the seasons, adding value to this space and being without question the best listens and creative community!! Rikki is currently casting CHICAGO PD (NBC) and FBI INTERNATIONAL (CBS). She has been a Casting Director at Telsey + Company and Donna Grossman Casting, and has also cast projects with Beke/White Casting, Hirschfeld/Flood Casting and NBCUniversal. Select casting projects include: KEVIN CAN F*CK HIMSELF (AMC), MERRY KISSCAM (HULU/MARVISTA), HELPSTERS (APPLETV+), THE LAST OG (TBS), Sarah Cooper and Cindy Chupack's Pilot HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL WITHOUT HURTING MEN'S FEELINGS (CBS), NOS4A2 (AMC), and numerous pilots for NBCUniversal, AMC and FOX. She was nominated for an Artios Award for her work on KEVIN CAN F*CK HIMSELF. An active member of the Casting Society of America, Rikki serves on the Commercial Committee, which works to unify and empower commercial casting directors across the country. In addition, Rikki is an active teaching artist at NYU and AMDA as well as working with private students. I had the joy of working with Rikki one on one and I highly recommend connecting with her! We worked on procedural pacing and character development a space I wanted to gain confidence in. Rikki's help and redirects from start to finish were exactly what I needed. A proud graduate of the University of Michigan, Rikki is very involved with Cycle For Survival, a charity that raises money for rare cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Interested in connecting with Rikki and setting up a coaching session please visit her site rikkigimelstob.com -- Hosted by Laura Linda Bradley Join the WMF creative community now! Instagram: @whatsmyframe TikTok: @whatsmyframe What's My Frame? merch Proceeds will be donated to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation to support actors affected by the strikes. IMDb What's My Frame? official site Join our monthly newsletter! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whats-my-frame/support
Emmy Award-winning Casting Director Judy Blye Wilson will join me in The Locher Room.Judy is a renowned casting director who has worked in daytime television for over 25 years. Judy began her career casting on ABC's Ryan's Hope in 1981. She remained there until 1987 before moving over to One Life to Live.Felicia Mini Behr hired Judy to join All My Children in 1991 where she remained until the soap's end in 2011. She finished cleaning out her office on All My Children in the morning and by that same afternoon she started work as the casting director for CBS's The Young and the Restless.Judy won three consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Casting for a Drama Series for her work on All My Children and a fourth win for her work on The Young and the Restless. She has been responsible for casting some of the most popular names in that show's history including Sarah Michelle Gellar in 1993. In addition to her three Emmys, she has won 12 Arios Awards from the Casting Society of America. 11 for her work on AMC and one for Y&R.Don't miss the chance to hear from this casting legend.Original Airdate: 9/23/2022
Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by casting legend, John Frank Levey. John is a four-time Emmy Award-winning casting director. He's cast iconic shows like ER, The West Wing, Shameless, as well as countless other tv series, miniseries, TV movies, video games and features. John is also a five-time winner of the Casting Society of America's Artios Award and the recipient of its prestigious Hoyt Bowers Award, given for excellence in casting and outstanding contributions to the casting profession. After decades at Warner Bros, John became Vice President of Casting for John Wells Productions before launching his own casting company. Today we dive into John's rich history in Hollywood, some iconic behind the scenes stories along with discussing a few of my favorite chapters from his best selling book Right for the Role! I'm over the moon to have John on the show with me this week, I know you all are going to love this episode!! Now let's get to the conversation!! I love John's book RIGHT FOR THE ROLE so much, it's our April read for the What's My Frame? bookclub! Pick up your copy today!! Follow John on Instagram Check our his wonderful conversation at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Hosted by Laura Linda Bradley Join the WMF creative community now! Instagram: @whatsmyframe TikTok: @whatsmyframe YouTube: @whatsmyframe IMDb What's My Frame? official site Join our monthly newsletter! What's My Frame? merch; Coming soon!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whats-my-frame/support
Jennifer Euston is a 3 time Emmy Award Winning Casting Director of Netflix's “Orange is the New Black”, HBO's “Girls” and the Steven Spielberg produced miniseries “The Pacific”. We talk about the dos and don'ts actors should know before auditioning with her, how she worked her way up from a Casting Associate on movies like “Zoolander” and Martin Scorsese's “The Aviator” to becoming a successful Casting Director on the Oscar Nominated “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” and one of the CDs on Edgar Wright's “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” as well as her love of Michael Keaton and how she came to work with Casting Director Allison Jones on comedies like “The Other Guys” and “Superbad”. Of course we also discuss her most embarrassing casting moment. - Host - Actor/Writer Elliot James Langridge (Scott Marshall Partners) - Thank you to our guest Jennifer & thank you to The Casting Society. - If you enjoyed this episode, please review and follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and You Tube etc and please share. It makes a huge difference. - Join us on Twitter, Tik Tok, Instagram, @LIFEINFILMpod & For early and uncut episodes check of the Patreon at patreon.com/Lifeinfilmpodcast - #Jennifereuston #glow #girls #scottpilgrim #orangeisthenewblack #thepacific #gangsofnewyork #michaelkeaton #oscars #casting #castingdirector #actors #audition #selftape #lifeinfilmpodcast #elliotjameslangridge #foryou #fyp #film #podcast #mostembarrassingmoment #sixdegreesofkevinbacon --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/life-in-film-podcast/message
We look at the art of film and television casting today with acclaimed casting director, and gay man, Matthew Lessall. Matthew's latest accolade is an Achievement in Casting nomination for a Canadian "Oscar" bestowed by the Canadian Screen and Television Academy. The nomination recoginizes his work on The Swearing Jar, Described as "intelligent, hopeful and heartbreaking", Michael casted Patrick J. Adams, Adelaide Clemmons, Douglas Smith, and Kathleen Turner as its stars. A romantic musical, the film is about a music teacher who both loves her husband, and falls in love with another musician. A two-term former Casting Society of America (CSA) president, Matthew was born in London and raised in New York. After graduating from DePauw University, with a degree in Communications, Lessall moved to London to study acting at LAMDA, but ended up finding his niche in Casting. With his prophetic eye for great talent, Matthew cast Anna Kendrick in her first major film role, having done the same for many other now-celebrated actors. His resume includes casts for productions and co-productions for Australia, Canada, Dominican Republic, Germany, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, and the UK. Most of his projects have earned Official Selection laurels – and numerous wins - at Cannes, TIFF, Venice, Sundance, San Sebastian, Tribeca, Outfest, SXSW, and a host of other significant festivals, oftentimes securing immediate distribution deals. With co-host Brody Levesque
In this special 2 Part Episode, Amanda and Taylor sit down with Jessica Sherman, CSA, to talk all things acting. Jessica is an award-winning casting director, receiving the Casting Society of America's Artios Award as well as working on projects such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Star Trek Into Darkness, Super 8, CBS' Person of Interest, A&E's Bates Motel, FX's The Strain, Tell Me Your Secrets, and Willow on Disney+. In Part 1, they discuss Jessica's reasons for starting A Cause For Entertainment, her career trajectory, and Castability's Cast Away Cancer Charity event. Later, in Part 2, Jessica returns to the podcast to discuss how this year's event went and her experience curating in our CAC Casting Panel. — Jessica's Journey to Casting — Mentorships and Internships: Jessica's Time with April Webster — What Led to Cause for Entertainment — Cancer Awareness + Giving Back — Cast Away Cancer Previous Years, — Jessica's Experience Using Castability — The Subjectivity of Casting — Self-Tapes, Auditions, and Reels — Comfort in the Room — Social Media and Actors — Networking — Coffee with Casting — Where to Work with Jessica Episode Resources: Jessica's Website Jessica's IMDb Jessica's Links A Cause for Entertainment Cast Away Cancer CAC Writer reactions CAC Highlights Dedications CAC Winner Mash Ups ──────────────────────────── Learn more about the Castability app right here. And keep updated with us on our IG! Ready to work? Download the app here for iOS or Google Play!
Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by casting director Rachel Reiss from Liz Lewis Casting. Rachel works in the world of Film, TV, Commercials, Animation and VO. Rachel's career started primarily in TV where she cast shows for numerous networks including the Food Network, Bravo, Oxygen, HGTV, and Discovery. At Liz Lewis Casting, she's focused more on scripted projects. Her recent credits include Get Rolling with Otis, The Painter, and Super Kitties. Rachel has cast hundreds of commercials and voice-overs, including many that have been recognized with Clio Awards and Cannes Lion Awards. Rachel was honored as the 2019 and 2022 Heller Awards Recipient for Best Northeast Commercial and VO Casting. She has also cast numerous web series and podcasts. Rachel sits on the Board of Directors for the Casting Society of America as the VP of Technology. But beyond her extremely impressive resume Rachel has a massive heart for actors and her work. I can't wait for you all to hear this great episode; now let's get to the conversation! Liz Lewis Casting Check out a few of Rachel's recent projects: I Hear Fear hosted by Carey Mulligan This Job Is History hosted by Chris Parnell --- Hosted by Laura Linda Bradley Join the WMF creative community now! Instagram: @whatsmyframe TikTok: @whatsmyframe YouTube: @whatsmyframe IMDb What's My Frame? official site Join our monthly newsletter! What's My Frame? merch; Coming soon!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whats-my-frame/support
"If you're on this path, this personal journey, you might as well experience some stuff and learn some stuff and grow and expand. There's no point in sitting in your comfort spot by yourself and just staying the same. That's not an adventure. This career promises an adventure and a community, and if you are a full participant, it's a hell of a good time." - John Frank Levey JOHN'S INSTAGRAM JOHN'S IMDB PURCHASE JOHN'S BOOK RIGHT FOR THE ROLE John Frank Levey is a four-time Emmy Award-winning casting director. He has cast such iconic television shows as China Beach, ER, The West Wing and Shameless, as well as dozens of other television series, miniseries, TV movies, digital series, video games and feature films. Levey is also a five-time winner of the Casting Society of America's Artios Award and the recipient of its prestigious Hoyt Bowers Award, given for excellence in casting and outstanding contributions to the casting profession. After decades at Warner Bros., Levey became Vice President of Casting for John Wells Productions before launching his own casting company. Right for the Role is his first book. Elizabeth Boykewich is a Coach & Facilitator specializing in Transformation, Mindfulness & Leadership. She is a casting maven and served as the Head of Casting for ABC Family & Freeform at The Walt Disney Company for 17 years and now works as an independent casting director. Giant THANK YOU to all of the actors who submitted questions. If you'd like to submit a Q to be answered on the podcast or tik tok please visit the "for actors" page on my website. Link below. SUBMIT A QUESTION HERE Elizabeth Boykewich IMDB Get in touch with Elizabeth WE DISCUSS: +The journey of self discovery +Why he wrote the book Right for the Role + What surprised him about looking back on his career + What he thinks helps him as a casting director + Where he found himself and his direction + How he started his casting career + The different languages one needs to speak as a casting director + Role of empathy in the process + What every actor needs to know + His proudest achievements + How John Wells changed his life. + Putting the cast or ER together + "Trampoline" roles + The delicacy and tenderness of the casting process + "The opportunity is the audition" + Where John learns a lot about the actor. + "The actor is a player and the instrument" + Why he misses being in the room for auditions + Being a "vibe-ist" + The gift & burden of being an empath + Looking at the "The thing under the thing" + Defining charisma + The gift & burden of being an empath + Looking at the "The thing under the thing" + Defining charisma + Take yourself not too seriously, but take your work seriously + What advice John has for actors + Advice for new showrunners + Casting against type + FR. GREG BOYLE https://homeboyindustries.org/our-story/father-greg/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elizabeth-boykewich/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elizabeth-boykewich/support
Finding the right actor for a single role is challenging enough -- but finding the right actors for a role that spans decades can make or break a series. Hear from the casting directors behind some of TV's most ambitious series - Station Eleven and This Is Us - for a discussion on the ins-and-outs of casting multiple actors for a single role, striking the right chemistry within each timeline, and shaping dynamic ensembles.This conversation is presented by The Casting Society, and was recorded live at ATX TV Festival Season 11 (June 2-5, 2022). Learn more about The Casting Society at castingsociety.com.PANELISTS:Jeanie Bacharach, CSA (Casting Director, Station Eleven)Josh Einsohn, CSA (Casting Director, This Is Us)Ben Travers (Moderator, Indiewire)SUBSCRIBE to youtube.com/ATXTV for more panels, conversations & events with your favorite TV creatives and casts.FOLLOW ATX TV:Twitter: twitter.com/ATXFestivalFacebook: facebook.com/ATXFestivalInstagram: instagram.com/atxfestival/TikTok: tiktok.com/@atxtvLearn more year round ATX TV programming & events: https://atxtv.co/Buy your badge for ATX TV Festival Season 12 (June 1-4, 2023): https://atxfestival.comBecome an ATX TV Member: https://atxtv.co/membership
Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by casting director and advocate Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick. Danielle is an advocate manifesting change in how the real world is reflected in today's media. She has been an active member of the New York casting community since 2004. Nickelodeon was her casting home for over 14 years, where she tapped into her love of developing young talent. From live action and animation, scripted and unscripted, long form and short form, and even podcasts, she has and loves to cast it all! She is the co-VP of Advocacy for the Casting Society of America, her work elevating underrepresented communities has been barrier breaking and continues to motivate her to manifest change in how the real world is seen on screen. A leader in the organization's Equity in Entertainment committee, she serves on the board of both the Casting Society of America and Casting Society Cares, where her focus is on Training & Education. She prides herself on being an ally to artists and aspiring talent of all abilities. dpdcasting.com castingsocietycares.org Lights! Camera! Access! SAG-AFTRA Empowering Performs with Disabilities --- Hosted by: Laura Linda Bradley @whatsmyframe --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whats-my-frame/support
Steven Tylor O'Connor is an Emmy and Artios Award winning Casting Director at Aufiero/Horn Casting, winning an Emmy in 2021 for “The Healing Powers of Dude” (Netflix), being honored as Casting Associate of the year in 2019 by the Casting Society, and winning an Artios for “Andi Mack” (Disney). Steven has been recognized two additional times with Artios nominations. Steven is currently a Casting Director / Associate Casting Director at Aufiero/Horn casting, where other notable projects include: Local Casting Director for Netflix's banner series “13 Reasons Why”, Disney's “Andi Mack”, Netflix's “The OA: Part II”, Facebook's “Five Points”, and SpectreVision's (Elijah Wood) “Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss” and “Color Out of Space.” Steven was recently elected to the Board of Directors for the Casting Society and serves in Executive Leadership as their Treasurer / VP of Finance. He also sits on the Equity in Entertainment Committee and has championed inclusive casting for underrepresented communities. As a producer, Steven has worked on the Emmy nominated and Indie Series Award winning series "Indoor Boys." ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ STEVEN TYLOR O'CONNOR ⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4209685/ ⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyvrobinson/?hl=en ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Moving Spotlight Podcast ⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264 ⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27 ⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight ⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #13ReasonsWhy #AndiMack #TheHealingPowersOfDude #Emmy #Artios #Netflix #Disney #CastingSociety #AufieroHornCasting #Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife #Believe #Success #Inspiration #Netflix #Hulu #Amazon #HBO #AppleTV #Showtime #Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film #YourBestBadActing #Content #CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-moving-spotlight/support
For episode 054 of Actorcast, we are joined by Danielle Pretfelder Demchick, a talented casting director who is doing some amazing work in advocacy for inclusivity in the entertainment industry! I very much enjoyed my conversation with Danielle, and I don't have any doubts that you will learn A LOT in this episode. We chat about Danielle's career in casting, her time at Nickelodeon, and her role in the various advocacy work she does for performers with disabilities. We also discuss the best ways for actors to building professional relationships with casting directors.You can check learn more about Danielle by visiting https://www.dpdcasting.com and @dpdcasting.Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick, CSA (she/her/hers) has been an active member of the New York casting community since 2004. Nickelodeon was her casting home for over 14 years, where she tapped into her love of developing young talent. From live action and animation, scripted and unscripted, long form and short form, and even podcasts, she has and loves to cast it all! Some highlights from her Nickelodeon years include The Astronauts, The Barbarian and the Troll, Blue's Clues, You, Bubble Guppies, Dora the Explorer, Drama Club, Wallykazam, and Welcome to the Wayne. Since her departure from Nickelodeon to open her own casting office in April 2022 The co-VP of Advocacy for the Casting Society of America, her work elevating underrepresented communities has been barrier breaking. A leader in the organizations Equity in Entertainment committee, she serves on the board of both the Casting Society of America and Casting Society Cares, where her focus is on Training & Education. She serves as a faculty advisor for RespectAbility and she is on the Actor's Fund's Looking Ahead Advisory Board. Sign up for the Actorcast Newsletter at Actorcast.
THIS IS A GREAT ONE FOLKS! We asked actors, "If you could ask a CD anything what would you want to know?" Please enjoy the delightful, the kind, the gracious Deb George! Deb George has been in casting for over twenty years Series credits include Prison Break, Desperate Housewives, The Fosters, Devious Maids, Original casting for The Bold Type, Why Women Kill, & Good Trouble. She has cast (too many) TV Pilots to name, television movies & Independent film. Deb casts projects partnered alongside Scott Genkinger and on her own. She is a deeply kind, gracious and thoughtful woman. I'm so glad I get to share her with all of you. Here we go! Deb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debgeo/ Deb Email: Debgeorgecasting@gmail.com Deb Imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1631692/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Elizabeth Boykewich is a Coach & Facilitator specializing in Transformation, Mindfulness & Leadership. She is a casting maven and served as the Head of Casting for ABC Family & Freeform at The Walt Disney Company for over 16 years. "All people are creative, capable, resourceful and whole." Giant THANK YOU to all of the actors who submitted questions. If you'd like to submit a Q to be answered on the podcast or tik tok please visit the "for actors" page on my website. Link below. EB Website: https://theeb.co/for-actors EB Imdb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0102130/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Questions we discuss: +With the accessibility of self-tapes, are CD's requesting to see/considering more actors for a role via self tapes than they normally would in person. +When CD's say they will think of actors for other roles/future projects how to they keep tabs of those actors? Do they usually keep a file/database? How often do you actually bring back actors for other projects? +Favorite project you've cast? This is our chance to talk about The Fosters :) +If you look the part but have a bad self tape, does casting usually call for a work session/call back? +Do you see tapes only until you find the right person or go through them all? +Initial call versus callback? Changes you like to see? Keep the same things that got you the callback or try for fresh takes that are a little deeper. +What Deb is currently watching? + Advice for aspiring casting directors? +What is your process of learning actors new to you? +One of Debs favorite projects and why +How many actors do you send to producers for consideration on episodic +The exact process and tips for live zoom producer session callbacks for episodeic +Do zoom chemistry reads work? +If I get an audition and I just know I'm not right for this, should I tape anyway, or is it okay to pass? Casting Society of America: https://www.castingsociety.com Ricky Thompson: https://www.instagram.com/rickeythompson/ Asian America Girl Club: https://www.instagram.com/asianamericangirlclub/ Davidji: https://davidji.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elizabeth-boykewich/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elizabeth-boykewich/support
As noted in the previous episode, auditions are the backbone of this industry. It is the fundamental job of every actor to do as many jobs as we can and do each one to the best of our ability. But there is an important gatekeeper when it comes to submitting our self tapes or actually getting in the audition room, and that is the casting Director. You've heard from Actors and their experiences in front of the audition table. Well, now it's time to hear from the other side of that proverbial table and what goes in to casting, and the vital role they play in the production for the stage or screen. Daryl Eisenberg, along with fellow casting director Ally Beans, works to create a comfortable space for actors, so they can take risks and really show their full potential as artists. You'll hear Daryl's thoughts on how actors can make their mark in the audition room or on a self-tape, and then you'll get an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at how she uses her position and expertise to make the audition process enjoyable and inclusive for artists on both sides of the table. Learn more about WINMI Podcast at whyillnevermakeit.com Subscribe to WINMI and get access to Bonus Episodes on Supercast Donate to the production efforts that make this podcast possible Follow Why I'll Never Make It on Instagram or Twitter Watch interviews on WINMI's YouTube channel Read the Final Five with Daryl Eisenberg on the WINMI Blog ---------- Why I'll Never Make It is an award-winning, top 25 theater podcast and is hosted by Off-Broadway actor and singer Patrick Oliver Jones. It is a production of WINMI Media, LLC. and is also a part of Helium Radio Network and a member of the Broadway Makers Alliance. Background music in the episode is by John Bartmann (Public Domain) and Blue Dot Sessions (Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License). Audition Stories of Diversity and Inclusion Covid certainly has changed the way we now audition, with self-tapes and Zoom auditions becoming the norm. But the summer of 2020 also changed the way we think about who is coming to the auditions and what that creative team looks like. In this week's bonus episode, Daryl shares a few of her own experiences as she advocates for more diversity on both sides of the table. You'll also hear how she works with fellow casting director Ally Beans, who is both partner and collaborator in the casting process. Bonus episodes like these are only available to monthly supporters of Why I'll Never Make It. So if you'd like to help this podcast as well, then please consider a monthly subscription and get access to bonus episodes like the Audition Stories. CASTING OFFICES IN NYC Some of the biggest casting offices for stage and screen (like Eisenberg/Beans) reside in New York City, and at the top of the list is... The Telsey Office Formerly known as Telsey + Company, The Telsey Office is perhaps the best known casting office for commercials, film, television, and course, theatre. The company has bases in both New York City and Los Angeles. Recent Broadway: Waitress, MJ the Musical, Flying Over Sunset, Mrs. Doubtfire, Diana, West Side Story, Tina, The Sound Inside, Beetlejuice, Gary, Oklahoma!, Be More Chill, To Kill a Mockingbird, Network, The Cher Show, The Prom. Website: www.thetelseyoffice.com Contact: info@thetelseyoffice.com | 917-277-7520 Tara Rubin Casting Rubin began her company in 2001 after working for 15 years as a Casting Director at Johnson-Liff Associates. She is a graduate of Boston University and serves on the board of the Casting Society of America. Recent Broadway: Six, Ain't Too Proud, Summer, The Band's Visit, Prince of Broadway, Bandstand, Indecent, Miss Saigon, Dear Evan Hansen, A Bronx Tale, Cats, Disaster! Website: www.tararubincasting.com Contact: tararubincasting.info@gmail.com | 212-302-3011 Binder Casting Binder Casting was founded nearly 40 years ago by Jay Binder, who passed away in April 2022, and has been a part of RWS Entertainment Group since 2016. The office has cast 150+ Broadway, Off-Broadway, and National Touring productions, in addition to countless national and international projects spanning both stage and screen. Recent Broadway: The Lion King, In Transit, Dames at Sea, It Shoulda Been You, A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder, Nice Work if You Can Get It, Born Yesterday, White Christmas, Finian's Rainbow. Website: bindercasting.com Contact: info@bindercasting.com | 212-586-6777 Stewart/Whitley An award-winning office in New York City that delivers excellence and innovation in casting. Respect for the creative process: the artistic teams, actors and all who collaborate in it is paramount. Connecting creativity is at the cornerstone of what they do. Recent Broadway: Hadestown, The Lightning Thief, Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812, Pippin, Chicago Website: www.stewartwhitley.com Contact: info@stewartwhitley.com | 212-635-2153 Wojcik Casting Team Wojcik/Seay Casting opened its doors in January of 2009 with the national non-union tour of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and has also been featured in Season 2 of the podcast. But Gayle Seay has since gone to become Artistic Director of Stages St. Louis, while Scott Wojcik continues to cast shows in and out of New York. Recent Broadway: Jesus Christ Superstar, Motown Website: wscasting.com Contact: info@wscasting.com Jim Carnahan, CSA Recent Broadway: Moulin Rouge!, Kiss Me, Kate, Tootsie, Burn This, The Ferryman, Head Over Heels, Travesties, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Angels in America, Farinelli and the King, Time and the Conways, 1984, Groundhog Day, The Price, The Cherry Orchard, Long Day's Journey Into Night, She Loves Me, Noises Off, Fun Home. Stephen Kopel, CSA Recent Broadway: Moulin Rouge!, Jagged Little Pill; Kiss Me, Kate; The Play That Goes Wrong; Beautiful; Sunday in the Park with George; Amélie; She Loves Me; Noises Off; Violet; The Glass Menagerie; Harvey; Once; Anything Goes Caparelliotis Casting Recent Broadway: The Minutes, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, In the Height of the Storm, Ink, Hillary and Clinton, King Lear, The Waverly Gallery, The Nap, The Boys in the Band, Saint Joan. Daniel Swee, CSA Recent Broadway: Pass Over, The Great Society, To Kill a Mockingbird, Six Degrees of Separation, Oslo, The Present, The Heidi Chronicles, The Audience Cindy Tolan, CSA Recent Broadway: Company, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Betrayal, Macbeth, Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella. Other standouts on the theatre scene: Bass/Valle Casting Bob Cline Casting Franck Casting HBD Casting Jamibeth Margolis Casting Klapper Casting Laura Stanczyk Casting Michael Cassara Casting
Welcome to the Badass Babes of Entertainment! On our sixteenth episode of season 2, we interview Steven Tylor O'Connor is an Emmy and Artios Award-winning Casting Director at Aufiero/Horn Casting, winning an Emmy in 2021 for “The Healing Powers of Dude” (Netflix) and being honored as Casting Associate of the year in 2019 by the Casting Society of America, and winning an Artios for “Andi Mack” (Disney). Steven has been recognized two additional times with Artios nominations.A member of the Casting Society of America, he sits on the Equity in Entertainment Committee for the National Board and has championed inclusive casting for underrepresented communities. Steven began his career in New York City working for CBS/Paramount and then NBCUniversal. Now based in Los Angeles, Steven has worked with numerous award-winning and leading casting offices, including Greenstein/Daniels Casting (TVLand's “Hot In Cleveland”), Suzanne Goddard-Smythe Casting (Disney's “Shake It Up”, “Crash and Bernstein”, “Liv & Maddie”, and “KC Undercover”, BET's “The Game” and “Heathers: The Musical” (both the world premiere at the Hudson and Off-Broadway productions).Steven is currently a Casting Director / Casting Associate at Aufiero/Horn casting, where other notable projects include: Local Casting Director for Netflix's banner series “13 Reasons Why”, Disney's “Andi Mack”, Netflix's “The OA: Part II”, Facebook's “Five Points”, and SpectreVision's (Elijah Wood) “Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss” and “Color Out of Space.” Steven received an Artios nomination for his work on Nickelodeon's Emmy award-winning comedy series “Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn” and two nominations (one win) for Disney's “Andi Mack.”As a producer, Steven has worked on the Emmy nominated and Indie Series Award-winning series "Indoor Boys." He's also won several awards for his short films.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Brenda Fisher and Meghan Ketz of Badass Babes of Entertainment bring you all the guest interviews, casting tips, and industry news in one captivating podcast. Brought to you this week by Roasted Luxury and Rogue Matter - Download the app ►Join the Movement.Sponsored by: https://roastedluxury.com/ Promo Code BABES15 for a discount on your entire order!▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Listen to the podcast in audio form on every major podcasting app.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VRABRKopxehGDfiymXFwOApple ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/badass-babes-of-entertainment/id1547723790Google Podcasts ► https://tinyurl.com/4s3v9zksiHeart ► https://iheart.com/podcast/98566932⇩ Follow the Rogue Matter network ⇩Website ► https://www.roguematter.com/Twitter ► https://twitter.com/rogue_matterFacebook ► https://www.facebook.com/weareroguematterSoundcloud ► https://soundcloud.com/roguematterYouTube ► https://youtube.com/roguematter Twitch ► https://twitch.tv/weareroguematter
Today on What's My Frame? I'm joined by casting director LISA ZAMBETTI. Lisa began her creative journey as an actor working on & off Broadway for a number of years. Lisa met casting legend Billy Hopkins who opened her eyes to the wonders of the casting world; and the rest as they say is history! Her insight and personal experience as an actor is evident in how she now works with actors in auditions. Lisa has worked with some of the top casting directors including Kerry Barden, Paul Schnee and Suzanne Smith, Lisa moved to Los Angeles where she worked her way up to assistant with such fantastic CDS as LaPadura & Hart, Debra Zane, Bialy/Thomas and Linda Lowy. Lisa also was a casting coordinator at NBC/Universal where she got to see the network/studio side of the industry. Lisa landed her first associate job with Susie Farris where she worked on many comedies, before moving on to the world of procedural drama where she was an associate and later head casting director of CBS' long running hit "Criminal Minds", as well as co-casting director on the spin-off "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders". Today Lisa shares with us her extensive insight into the casting process, how things have changed for casting and actors in the new hybrid world pre-production. She also shares her insight into the often misunderstood world of video game casting and what an incredible opportunity and door opening job that can be. For those wanting to learn more from Lisa's insight you're in luck! She coaches as well as offers muti-week workshops through her website. If that wasn't enough, Lisa somehow also finds time to host two podcasts; and for fans of true crime I highly recommend you check them out! She uses her podcast platform to be a victims' advocate, particularly for children who have suffered abuse. Lisa is an active member of the Casting Society of America where she serves as the chair of the Artistic Development Committee. Without further ado let's get to the conversation! *To join Lisa's upcoming 3-week acting workshop starting in September visit: lisazambetticasting.com **SAG-AFTRA Foundation: The Untold Secrets of Video Game Casting w/Lisa Zambetti ***Killer Casting Podcast ****Real Crime Profile Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whats-my-frame/support
Welcome to the Badass Babes of Entertainment! On our twelfth episode of season 2, we interviewed Angelique Midthunder. She began her career in casting in the mid-1990s after working internationally as an actress and discovering an intrigue for the casting process.Angelique spent many successful years working her way up in Los Angeles, and in 2005 relocated to Santa Fe, New Mexico where she quickly became one of the Southwest region's preeminent casting directors.In addition to casting every character type, Angelique has developed a special niche for casting Indigenous roles and prides herself on preserving integrity in cultural casting while recognizing the value of creative freedom. In 2010 she was nominated alongside Richard Hicks and David Ruben for an Emmy for “Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie or a Special” for Georgia O'Keeffe - and in 2017, she was nominated alongside Jeanne McCarthy for an Aritos Award for location casting for "Captain Fantastic." She is a current member of the Casting Society of America (CSA) and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.As a quick bonus we interviewed several great guests at a local event called “Meet in Malibu”; where Brenda Fisher was joined by co-Host Terra Newell. This week we included our chats with Ashley Pater - a Canadian singer and performer and Natasha Pearl Hanson a Comedian and Entrepreneur. Enjoy the bonus chats with these Badass Babes. ABOUT THE PODCAST: Brenda Fisher and Meghan Ketz of Badass Babes of Entertainment bring you all the guest interviews, casting tips, and industry news in one captivating podcast. Brought to you this week by Roasted Luxury and Rogue Matter - Download the app ►Join the Movement.Sponsored by: https://roastedluxury.com/ Promo Code BABES15 for a discount on your entire order!▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Listen to the podcast in audio form on every major podcasting app.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/2VRABRKopxehGDfiymXFwOApple ► https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/badass-babes-of-entertainment/id1547723790Google Podcasts ► https://tinyurl.com/4s3v9zksiHeart ► https://iheart.com/podcast/98566932⇩ Follow the Rogue Matter network ⇩Website ► https://www.roguematter.com/Twitter ► https://twitter.com/rogue_matterFacebook ► https://www.facebook.com/weareroguematterSoundcloud ► https://soundcloud.com/roguematterYouTube ► https://youtube.com/roguematter Twitch ► https://twitch.tv/weareroguematter▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Angelique's Socials:INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/midthundercasting/?hl=enIMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0736326/WEBSITE - http://www.midthundercasting.com/LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelique-midthunder-6a349b83▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Ashley's Socials:WEBSITE: https://ashleypater.com/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ashleypater_/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AshleyPaterMusicTWITTER: https://twitter.com/ashypaterTIKTOK: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJWtxRkC/YOUTUBE: https://YouTube.com/AshleyPater- Latest single "My Future" https://orcd.co/mzjkmpp- Latest music video "My Future" https://youtu.be/OboLwi3L0-wEmail: john@ashleypater.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Natasha's SocialComedian x Entrepreneur | @NPHcomedyCEO + Founder of www.mybreakupregistry.comwww.NPHcomedy.com - press kittwtr/inst: @NPHcomedywww.NatashaPearlHansen.comwww.imdb.me/NatashaPearlHansenwww.facebook.com/NatashaPearlHansenwww.facebook.com/NatashaPearlHansenComedianEmail: Natasha@nphcomedy.com▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Oh boy! If you liked "The Cat in the Hat" episode, you are in for a treat here, as this is one polarizing film. This week, the space sluts watched "Space Chimps". This animated movie follows several chimps from NASA and one circus chimp who is the grandson of a former NASA chimp, heading off into space and through a wormhole to encounter alien life that an unmanned probe has found. Along the way, these chimps realize the importance of friendships, trust, and the reality of animals working for humans. Sadly, the space sluts did not realize these things with such grace and dignity within our own group. This episode has everything, from Lukas drinking beers brought to you by Cold Stone, conversations about AIDS and the Casting Society of America, and what Gabagool actually is. Do the chimps actually discover alien life? What is a ham horn? And would a chimp make a good bomb defuser in Iraq? Tune in to find out all these questions and more, but only on "The Good, The Bad, & The Movies"! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tgtbtm/message
Mary Clay Boland is a two time Emmy award winning casting Director. Boland started her career at Circle Repertory Theater where she had the honor to work with many brilliant playwrights and actors. Circle Rep was the perfect atmosphere to hone Mary Clay's casting instincts and enable her to witness the best acting has to offer. Transitioning to television Boland became the Casting Associate at Walken/Jaffe Casting where she was the Casting Associate on the first two seasons of the Emmy award winning show The Sopranos as well as the feature films But I'm a Cheerleader, The Legend of Wiry Spindell, First Look and many other films over a three year period. Boland then moved on to the casting department of Warner Brothers Studios television where she worked on casting over 40 pilots including Everwood, Smallville, Gilmore Girls, George Lopez, and Without a Trace. While at Warner Brothers, Boland also cast the first two seasons of Third Watch, NBC and Witch Blade. In addition to that Boland was also responsible for the New York casting of their existing LA based shows ER, THE WEST WING, and FRIENDS. Throughout her career, Boland has also served as the Casting Director for many independent films that have played heavily on the festival circuit. Such films as MARCONI BROS. starring Dan Fogler, BEST THIEF IN THE WORLD starring Mary Louise Parker, CONFESS starring Melissa Leo, and many more. Mary Clay worked as the Casting Director for CBS' AS THE WORLD TURNS for 8 years and won two Day Time Emmys for Outstanding achievement in casting a drama series. Boland went on to open her own company where she cast the first season of the Adult Swim series YOUR PRETTY FACE IS GOING TO HELL. She also cast a Warner Bros. Web series FINDING CODY starring Cody Simpson. She cast the film FOUR which won best ensemble cast at the LA Film Festival. For the last eight years Mary Clay has focused on motherhood while also keeping her foot immersed in the Louisville Film community. She has resided on the board of the Louisville Film Society. She was appointed by the mayor to be on the Louisville Film Commission. On the commission she acted as a liaison between New York and Los Angeles film productions that wished to shoot in KY and take advantage of their state tax film incentives. She taught media and film studies as a guest lecturer for the Governor's School of the Arts and has also led multiple workshops on auditioning technique. Boland heads the casting department for MCM Creative and is a member of the Casting Society of America and served on their New York Board for four years. She is also a member of the Academy for film and Television and IFP and Women in Film and Television. https://www.mcmcreativeproductions.com/casting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rachel Rose Oginsky is known for The Bold and the Beautiful; Men at Work; and Covert Affairs. She has worked on primetime and daytime TV shows in the first chair as Casting Director, as a Casting Associate and a Casting Assistant. Every project has shaped how she works in the entertainment industry. She has had mentors who have empowered her, and she's had examples of what NOT to do that have also informed her stye and approach in casting actors for TV. Right now, she is working remotely on the CBS soap, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, her gig for the last 5 years as Casting Associate with Christy Dooley. The schedule is intense and Rachel Rose offers her thoughts on how actors can prepare for this type of show, doing self tapes, sometimes with callbacks by internet, and how the process works when casting and producing 250 episodes per season. Rachel Rose has worked in daytime and primetime television, and she's got a rolodex of actors at the ready, in her head. Excited, warm, upbeat, Rachel Rose loves actors and it shows in the way she offers advise, adjustments and offers! What's next for Rachel Rose? She says she is open. And she shares a few kernels of gold with our listeners on how to make goals and pivot. If you would like to know more about the casting process, we encourage you to learn about the Casting Society of America, CSA. There are many regional casting directors as well as hundreds in the major casting markets. If you'd like to learn more about More Zap Productions or Passion to Power, please send us an email to MoreZap@gmail.com or via the form on the website at http://www.passion-power.com Michelle Zeitlin, Host of Passion to Power is a Talent & Literary Manager with More Zap Productions & Management. We'd be delighted if you'd comment, rate and share this episode and many others!
In this week's episode, Jennifer talks to Erica Hart about all things casting. Erica shares insider tips around the dos, don'ts, & myths of self-tapes, auditions, and social media. They talk about the importance of listening and doing your research, celebrating your firsts & small victories, as well as the importance of collaboration, genuine human connection, and shooting your shot. About Erica: ERICA A. HART, CSA (Casting Director/ Producer) was born and raised in Washington, DC (the actual 202...not 301 or 703.) She graduated from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, where she studied film and television. She has been casting for over a decade and has loved every minute of it. She started off in network and studio casting moving her way up to Casting Coordinator in the New York Office of ABC Primetime Casting. Erica has appeared in The Hollywood Reporter as a featured rising artist and has cast films that have screened at the Tribeca Film Festival, SXSW, Outfest, Cinequest, and the Cannes Film Festival. THE SURROGATE (a film she cast as well as associate produced) was in INDIEWIRE's Best Movies Eligible for a 2021 Oscar, was a VARIETY CRITICS PICK, and earned Erica her first Artios nomination and win in 2021. She has cast commercials for high-end brands such as Maybelline, Gillette, Hasbro, and Delta, to name a few, and cast H.E.R's music video for FIGHT FOR YOU which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Currently, she is the Casting Director for Season 2 of THAT DAMN MICHAEL CHE (HBO MAX) and JODIE produced by Tracee Ellis Ross and Grace Edwards. She cast the pilot BLACK DON'T CRACK (ABC) and season 1 of BUST DOWN (PEACOCK) coming out soon. In 2021 she made her Broadway debut casting two Broadway plays: CHICKEN AND BISCUITS and PASS OVER. She has cast theatrical productions for THE NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE and THE DRAMA LEAGUE. Erica has been the Casting Associate for shows like RAY DONOVAN (SHOWTIME), THE BOLD TYPE (FREEFORM), DEFENDING JACOB (APPLE+), and GODFATHER OF HARLEM (EPIX). She is on the Board of Governors for The Casting Society of America (CSA) and a member of the Television Academy. She also teaches TV auditioning techniques at colleges and universities around the country including Harvard University and NYU's Grad Acting Program. Outside of casting, she has received grants and awards from the Puffin Foundation, New York Television Festival and The Digital Bolex, and has developed series for BET and WeTV. Erica IG: @elove67 Want to coach with Jennifer? Schedule a session here! https://appt.link/jenniferapple Monologue Sourcing Promo Link! https://empoweredartistcollective.com/podcastpromo Learn more: https://www.empoweredartistcollective.com/podcast EAC IG: @EmpoweredArtistCollective EAC TikTok: @EmpowerArtistCollective EAC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/empoweredartistcollective/ Check Out Our Merch! https://www.empoweredartistcollective.threadless.com/ Any thoughts you'd like to share? Email us at EmpoweredArtistCollective@gmail.com
Calling all actors! If you want in the inside scoop when it comes to casting, you'll definitely want to tune into this episode with Steven Tylor O'Connor. Steven is an Emmy-winning casting director, producer, and writer with a background in acting. A member of the Casting Society of America, he sits on the Equity in Entertainment Committee for the National Board and has championed inclusive casting for underrepresented communities. Steven began his career in New York City working for CBS/Paramount and then NBCUniversal. Now based in Los Angeles, Steven has worked with numerous award winning and leading casting offices. Steven is currently a Casting Director / Casting Associate at Aufiero/Horn casting, where other notable projects include: Local Casting Director for Netflix's banner series “13 Reasons Why," Disney's “Andi Mack”, Netflix's “The OA: Part II”, Facebook's “Five Points”, and SpectreVision's (Elijah Wood) “Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss” and “Color Out of Space.” Steven is someone who is committed to carving out his own path and taking control of his career and creativity. This episode is sure to leave you feeling inspired and motivated to do what you want to do. In this episode, we discuss: How and why Steven made the switch from acting to casting Why every project is part of the creative journey His tips for those who are making the move to Los AngelesWhy you shouldn't wait for anyone to give you permission to do what you want to do His advice for actors when it comes to auditions His passion for creating inclusive projects, especially for the LGBTQIA2s+ communityWhy choosing a different direction can lead you to where you're meant to go His devotion to Whoopi GoldbergHow it was like to work with Gordon Ramsay on "Kitchen Nightmares"Learn more about Steven here: https://www.steventyloroconnor.com/Connect with him: https://www.instagram.com/steventyloroconnorJoin the DO YOU community: https://www.instagram.com/doyoupod/Keep up with Brianne: https://www.instagram.com/briehogan/https://www.facebook.com/briannehoganwriterVisit Brianne's website: https://www.briannehogan.ca Support the show
Donna McKenna, CSA is an award winning, international casting director, producer and educator. She has cast numerous independent films, TV show, episodic radio shows, pilots and web-series during her more than 20 years in the business. These projects have received theatrical distribution and can be seen on Amazon Prime, iTunes, Apple as well as Direct TV and other streaming platforms.Producers and Directors love working with Donna as she listens carefully and comes to understand the vision for their project, providing them with an ensemble cast, utilizing both critically acclaimed actors from film, TV, and Broadway as well as new and upcoming talent.Donna has been recognized by the industry for her efforts. Among some of her kudos are a Voice Arts Award for Best Ensemble Cast Performance Audio Show, the IndieFest Casting Award, Best Ensemble Casting from Blast Off FIlm Festival for Alter Ego and most recently received Runner Up 2020 Mandy.com Casting Director Award, nominated and chosen from casting directors around the world.Donna can be found at industry events and film festivals worldwide, speaking to actors and filmmakers, sharing her passion and knowledge, offering guidance and encouragement, inspiring artist to follow their dreams.As an educator Donna works with actors of all ages. She focuses on the craft of acting, improvisation, audition technique as well as a course called "Producing Your Career". In her McKenna Method Workshops (www.mckennamethod.com) she works with actors to free their instrument, get out of their head and make bold choices using some theatre games she has developed during her career.Donna is a proud member of the Casting Society of America and the Suffolk County FilmSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/quidditasfactor)
David Rubin began his career in New York on the production staff of Saturday Night Live, before working on the casting of Ragtime, Silkwood, and Amadeus. His career as a casting director includes more than 80 motion pictures, including The English Patient, Men in Black, The Talented Mr. Ripley, and Lars and the Real Girl. He has also assembled the casts of TV productions such as Big Little Lies, A Series of Unfortunate Events, and Little Fires Everywhere. In 2002, he received the Casting Society of America's Hoyt Bowers Award for outstanding contribution to the casting profession. David Rubin is currently the president of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences.This episode originally aired in 2020.. www.oscars.org · www.creativeprocess.info
Sarah Finn is the award-winning casting director of Oscar winners and blockbusters alike. Best known for her work casting the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, she has also cast a huge range of films and TV shows [full bio below]. In this episode Sarah talks with Risa and Steve about her casting journey- its joys and challenges, about her unique process, and about how to approach the work from a place of creative collaboration, curiosity, and a deep love for acting.Fun fact: Sarah started her epic casting adventure as Risa's assistant a couple of decades ago.Explore these related BGB resources and take your craft and career to the next level!FREE PDF: 21 Ways to Make Casting Directors HappyThe Acting Podcast Ep 6: The Secret to Successful PreparationCHECK OUT our Audition, Scene-Study, and Creator Classes! Currently on Zoom.JOIN US for The BGB Actors Summit: A Free virtual session with Risa & Steve.MORE ON RISA MORE ON STEVESARAH FINN: IMDb + InstagramSarah Finn is an award-winning Casting Director who has cast over 100 feature films. Known for casting the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, just a few of those films include Captain America, Thor, Guardians of The Galaxy, Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, Spider-Man: Homecoming, and Captain Marvel. She has also earned recognition for the groundbreaking cultural sensations and multiple Oscar-winners Black Panther, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and 2006's Best Picture, Crash. Those three films also all won the SAG Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture and earned her the Casting Society of America's highest honor, the Artios Award for Outstanding Achievement in Casting. To date, 43 of her films have opened at #1 in the Domestic Box- Office. In 2019 alone Sarah cast 4 out of the top 5 grossing films in the world – Avengers: Endgame, The Lion King, Spider-Man: Far from Home and Captain Marvel. For Disney+, she cast the breakout Star Wars hit series The Mandalorian and is currently in charge of casting Marvel's entire new slate of streaming projects. A graduate of Yale University and member of AMPAS (Executive Committee, Casting Branch), Sarah has served on the Executive Board of Women in Film and is on the Board of Advisors for the highly acclaimed Master Class educational series. She is also a founding participant in the Time's Up Movement. Have you heard the previous episodes in Seasons 1 + 2? Make sure to listen NOW!
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