{"id":135986,"date":"2025-12-30T06:32:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T14:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=135986"},"modified":"2026-05-22T12:59:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T19:59:58","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-audition-advice-from-casting-directors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/the-ultimate-guide-to-audition-advice-from-casting-directors\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Audition Advice from Casting Directors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Over the years, Casting Networks has published interviews, articles, videos, livestreams and more from 280+ casting directors who have shared their stories, casting insights and audition tips with our members to help talent shine throughout the casting process. If we&#8217;ve learned nothing else from a couple hundred interviews, it&#8217;s that <strong>casting directors sincerely want you to knock your audition out of the park.<\/strong> These articles all have bits and pieces of their thoughts on how you can do that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of it this way: The list below represents a collection of insights and advice directly from the casting directors you may find yourself working with, from your initial self tape all the way through booking a role. Wouldn&#8217;t it be useful to know as much as possible about them and what they like to see?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you found yourself nodding in agreement, then <strong>bookmark this page<\/strong> &#8211; this list is for you. We can&#8217;t guarantee that the casting director or team you need to impress will be on this list, but if they are? Think of their words as your personal gold mine and start digging in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This page was last updated on 12\/30\/25.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Casting directors in alphabetical order:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jump to: <a href=\"#a\">A<\/a> | <a href=\"#b\">B<\/a> | <a href=\"#c\">C<\/a> | <a href=\"#d\">D<\/a> | <a href=\"#e\">E<\/a> | <a href=\"#f\">F<\/a> | <a href=\"#g\">G<\/a> | <a href=\"#h\">H<\/a> | <a href=\"#i\">I<\/a> | <a href=\"#j\">J<\/a> | <a href=\"#k\">K<\/a> | <a href=\"#l\">L<\/a> | <a href=\"#m\">M<\/a> | <a href=\"#n\">N<\/a> | <a href=\"#o\">O<\/a> | <a href=\"#p\">P<\/a> | <a href=\"#r\">R<\/a> | <a href=\"#s\">S<\/a> | <a href=\"#t\">T<\/a> | <a href=\"#u\">U<\/a> | <a href=\"#v\">V<\/a> | <a href=\"#w\">W<\/a> | <a href=\"#z\">Z<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n    <div class=\"d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center px-lg-5 px-3 pt-1\" style=\"background-color: rgba(10,9,9,0);background-image: url(&#039;https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mask-group.webp&#039;); background-size: cover; background-position: center;\">\n        <div class=\"banner-left col-4 col-lg-5\">\n            <h2 class=\"text-left\">Get access to thousands <br>of high-quality roles.<\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"banner-center col-3 col-lg-3 text-center\">\n                            <picture>\n                                            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PHONE-MOCK-2-mobile.webp\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\">\n                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Group-32.webp\" alt=\"Banner Image\" class=\"banner-image-mobile\">\n                                    <\/picture>\n                    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"banner-right col-5 col-lg-4 text-center\">\n                            <a id=\"banner-link\" href=\"https:\/\/app.castingnetworks.com\/login\/signup\/TALENT?_ga=2.43125222.2103773832.1721048373-1030609057.1713483804&#038;_gl=1*1vfcgsy*_gcl_au*MTk4MzczMDgyNy4xNzIxMzA4NzY4*_ga*MTAzMDYwOTA1Ny4xNzEzNDgzODA0*_ga_5V50WCP8LX*MTcyMTMyMTIwOS4zMDYuMS4xNzIxMzIxMjM5LjAuMC4zMTgwMTM3MQ..&#038;post_type=news&#038;p=135120&#038;preview=true\" class=\"btn-article btn-primary btn-dark text-white text-nowrap\" target=\"_blank\">\n                    JOIN FREE TODAY                <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"a\"><\/a><strong> Adrabi, Maya <\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cWhat I love about being in casting is that it allowed me to take my experiences and training as an actor and let it evolve to a place that was more in line with the other needs of my life. And now it\u2019s about collaborating with the actor and celebrating the actor.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/why-i-became-a-casting-director-an-interview-with-maya-adrabi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Why I Became a Casting Director: An Interview with Maya Adrabi <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Aibel, Douglas <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;One of the challenges that comes with casting a story &#8230; is the responsibility of working on a fictionalized version of a tragedy that affected many human beings. You strongly feel the need to get it right. &#8220;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-douglas-aibel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Douglas Aibel <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/douglas-aibel-on-the-casting-of-materialists\/\">Douglas Aibel on the Casting of \u2018Materialists\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Alekna, Sarah <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;An actor\u2019s investment in their work and mutual respect for ours goes a long way to instilling confidence and plants an invisible seed.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-sarah-alekna-talks-auditions-the-yin-and-yang-of-art-and-commerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Director Sarah Alekna Talks Auditions, the Yin and Yang of Art and Commerce <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Alessi, Sande <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;A lot of people have this as a dream or a goal, and they never pursue it. So, it\u2019s really fun to grab somebody.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-rez-ball-casting-directors-sande-alessi-and-shayne-hartigan-work-with-indigenous-communities-to-build-the-texture-of-their-productions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> How \u2018Rez Ball\u2019 Casting Directors Sande Alessi and Shayne Hartigan Work With Indigenous Communities to Build the Texture of Their Productions <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Alverson, Rick <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I\u2019m fascinated by the energy that can be created by subverting audience\u2019s expectations. I\u2019m also very interested in the constructive nature of discomfort in cinema.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/rick-alverson-talks-casting-and-climbing-his-mountain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Rick Alverson Talks Casting and Climbing His &#8220;Mountain&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Angstreich, Jodi <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Try not to overthink. It\u2019s self-sabotage, especially with self tapes, because you have too much ability to change things on a self tape.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/jodi-angstreich-talks-breaking-into-casting-fleishman-is-in-trouble\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Jodi Angstreich Talks Breaking into Casting, &#8220;Fleishman Is in Trouble&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Anthony Thomas, Jill <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Make a strong choice with the scene. If it\u2019s wrong, we\u2019ll adjust you.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/jill-anthony-thomas-on-casting-apple-tvs-loot-season-2-the-importance-of-making-bold-choices-during-auditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Jill Anthony Thomas on Casting Apple TV+&#8217;s &#8220;Loot&#8221; Season 2, the Importance of Making Bold Choices During Auditions <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Apps, Gregory <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;The script is not the priority, the character is the priority. Do improvised versions of the scene before you start learning the lines. What you\u2019re doing is, you\u2019re starting to let the character evolve.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/the-audition-technique-with-gregory-apps-and-robyn-gibbes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Audition Technique With Gregory Apps and Robyn Gibbes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/livestream-discovering-tomorrows-stars-today-with-casting-director-greg-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Livestream: Discovering Tomorrow\u2019s Stars Today with Casting Director Greg Apps <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-legend-gregory-apps-talks-getting-started-in-casting-wisdom-for-actors-coming-to-his-audition-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Legend Gregory Apps Talks Getting Started in Casting, Wisdom for Actors Coming to His Audition Room <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Armstrong, Karen <\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cWe want to empower you to be the best you can be.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/commercial-audition-tales-with-casting-director-karen-armstrong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Commercial Audition Tales with Casting Director Karen Armstrong <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Aufiero, Danielle <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I originally thought that I wanted to be an actor, and then my high school drama teacher did an on-camera week in our class. We filmed all of our scenes, and then they were played back so that everyone could see their own. That experience made me realize that I\u2019m better at judging what is on camera than being on camera, myself.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-talk-their-nominated-projects-on-the-2024-artios-awards-red-carpet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Directors Talk Their Nominated Projects on the 2024 Artios Awards Red Carpet <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-danielle-aufiero-and-amber-horn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Danielle Aufiero and Amber Horn&nbsp; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Avetyan, Ani <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Make bold choices. Of course, make sure they fit within the story and the life of the character. But don\u2019t go with the same clich\u00e9d choices that every other actor is going to make.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/audition-advice-with-ani-avetyan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Audition Advice with Ani Avetyan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"b\"><\/a><strong> Baca, Patrick <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Agents and managers will tell us about their child actors and who they think is ready, and then we try them. It\u2019s fun because you find little diamonds in the rough who have an ability that belies their years.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-patrick-baca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get To Know the Casting Director: Patrick Baca <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Bacharach, Jeannie <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Each audition is a brick that you\u2019re laying towards the ultimate job and, potentially, a career. You want to leave a great impression and feel like you\u2019ve done your best work.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/jeannie-bacharach-talks-casting-apple-tvs-presumed-innocent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Jeannie Bacharach Talks Casting Apple TV+&#8217;s &#8220;Presumed Innocent&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/jeanie-bacharach-on-her-dying-for-sex-black-mirror-double-dose-of-emmy-noms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jeanie Bacharach on Her \u2018Dying for Sex,\u2019 \u2018Black Mirror\u2019 Double Dose of Emmy Noms<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Baig, Shaheen<\/strong><br><em>&#8220;That&#8217;s one of my favorite things about doing this job, which is the process of finding people and creating opportunities. That&#8217;s why I&#8217;m in this industry.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/shaheen-baig-reveals-casting-insights-into-netflixs-adolescence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shaheen Baig Reveals Casting Insights into Netflix\u2019s \u2018Adolescence\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-to-break-the-mold-get-cast-with-emmy-nominee-shaheen-baig-adolescence-how-we-role\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Break the Mold &amp; Get Cast with Emmy-Nominee Shaheen Baig (\u2018Adolescence\u2019) | \u2018How We Role\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Baldasare, Lyndsey<\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;I like to say, &#8216;keep doing consistent work, and keep being a team player, it all factors in.&#8217;\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a title=\"David Rapaport and Lyndsey Baldasare Talk Casting for the CW and Share Audition Tips\" href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/david-rapaport-and-lyndsey-baldasare-talk-casting-for-the-cw-and-share-audition-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Rapaport and Lyndsey Baldasare Talk Casting for the CW and Share Audition Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Barden, Kerry <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;[It\u2019s a good idea to] have a reader that knows how to respond to the scene because then there is more of a connection for the actor.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/kerry-barden-and-paul-schnee-talk-casting-palm-royale-and-share-self-tape-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Kerry Barden and Paul Schnee Talk Casting &#8220;Palm Royale&#8221; and Share Self Tape Tips <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Barnes, Elizabeth <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;You can never really predict how casting will unfold, and I think it\u2019s important as a casting director to have some humility and be present for the journey. You need to be open to meeting new people and seeing actors in a new light, allowing them to do the work and surprise you.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-elizabeth-barnes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Elizabeth Barnes <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Basten, Heather<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Never leave the scene the way that you entered it. Keeps it interesting.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/heather-basten-explains-the-importance-of-casting-every-segment-of-show-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heather Basten Explains the Importance of Casting Every Segment of Show Business<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Beach, Lisa <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Come in with no ego and be fearless.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-lisa-beach-part-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Lisa Beach (Part 1) <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-lisa-beach-part-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Lisa Beach (Part 2) <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Beegle, Brian <\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cIt is much easier to tell the truth on camera than it is to lie. Once you believe yourself, then you\u2019re not acting anymore, are you?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/telling-the-truth-on-camera-with-casting-director-brian-beegle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Telling the Truth on Camera With Casting Director Brian Beegle <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Benner, Brett <\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cOne of the things we love about casting is getting to know you beyond your acting. We have an opportunity to be in the room with you and to say potentially, \u2018Let\u2019s try that again,\u2019 or \u2018Let\u2019s see who you are beyond what you\u2019re (reading for)\u2019.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-brett-benner-and-debby-romano-built-the-world-of-apple-tvs-shrinking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Brett Benner and Debby Romano Built the World of Apple TV+\u2019s \u2018Shrinking\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-talk-their-nominated-projects-on-the-2024-artios-awards-red-carpet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Directors Talk Their Nominated Projects on the 2024 Artios Awards Red Carpet <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Bennett, Mark <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Communicate your enthusiasm through your degree of preparedness.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-mark-bennett-on-director-macon-blair-casting-the-toxic-avenger-reboot\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Director Mark Bennett on Director Macon Blair, Casting &#8220;The Toxic Avenger&#8221; Reboot <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Bergman, Rori <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Don\u2019t spend so much time trying to fit yourself into the box that you think we want you in. You lose sight of everything that makes you you, and that\u2019s ultimately what elevates something from a character on the page into something three-dimensional.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-rori-bergman-and-karlee-fomalont-discuss-the-evolution-of-the-casting-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Directors Rori Bergman and Karlee Fomalont Discuss the Evolution of the Casting Industry <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Berini, Daniel<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;The casting process is always a bit of a puzzle, and we never really know where things may end up, so why not cast a net and be open to changing people\u2019s minds? Every established name was once an unknown. &#8220;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-wayward-creative-castings-daniel-berini-pivoted-from-acting-to-casting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Wayward Creative Casting\u2019s Daniel Berini Pivoted from Acting to Casting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Berland, Terry <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;One of the ways an actor can keep acting between bookings is to keep honing their skills and continue with acting classes on an ongoing basis. Working out in acting class should feel fulfilling, a way to keep feeding the creative beast in you.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/the-challenges-and-complexities-of-pursuing-an-acting-career\/\">The Challenges and Complexities of Pursuing an Acting Career<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-to-analyze-voiceover-copy\/\">How to Analyze Voiceover Copy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/commercial-and-theatrical-auditions-similarities-and-differences-and-how-to-master-both\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Commercial and Theatrical Auditions: Similarities and Differences and How to Master Both <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/first-impressions-in-the-casting-room-can-make-or-break-your-audition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">First Impressions in the Casting Room Can Make or Break Your Audition <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-to-impress-a-casting-director\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Impress a Casting Director <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-to-not-compromise-the-commercial-acting-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Not Compromise the Commercial Acting Industry <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/improv-is-driving-actors-out-of-their-minds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Improv Is Driving Actors Out of Their Minds <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/insider-insight-into-running-a-virtual-casting-session\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Insider Insight into Running a Virtual Casting Session <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/local-hire-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Local Hire Explained: Why It&#8217;s Important and How to Avoid Complications <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/the-importance-of-body-language-in-a-commercial-audition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Importance of Body Language in a Commercial Audition <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/getting-your-agent-involved-in-self-submissions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Proper Protocol of the What, When and Why\u2019s of Getting Your Agent Involved in Self Submissions <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/who-are-the-commercial-booking-decision-makers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Who Are the Commercial Booking Decision-Makers? <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/why-are-commercial-auditions-so-last-minute\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Are Commercial Auditions so Last Minute?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/why-do-casting-directors-consider-so-many-options\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Why Do Casting Directors Consider So Many Options?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Berra, Elizabeth <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;If actors have questions about the material or the audition specifics that we\u2019ve sent to them ahead of time, they should ask! We are here as resources to set them up for success because we do our best work when they do their best work.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-elizabeth-berra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Elizabeth Berra <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Bialy, Sharon <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;You see a lot of great actors perform, and as the puzzle starts to come together, you somehow instinctively feel which person is the right piece for each role.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-sharon-bialy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Sharon Bialy <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Bishop, Nancy <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;You really shouldn\u2019t worry too much if you\u2019re the one who didn\u2019t get it because there could be a lot of random things [that factored in the decision].&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/livestream-audition-success-with-casting-director-nancy-bishop-csa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Livestream: Audition Success with Casting Director Nancy Bishop, CSA <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bloch, Chelsea Ellis<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;The ones that stand out are those who make distinct choices and interpret the character in their unique way. Even if they don\u2019t get the role, they stay on our minds for future projects.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/chelsea-ellis-bloch-and-marisol-roncali-discuss-career-highlights-casting-apple-tvs-lady-in-the-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chelsea Ellis Bloch and Marisol Roncali Discuss Career Highlights, Casting Apple TV+\u2019s \u2018Lady in the Lake\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Boling, Sunday <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;There are many reasons for direction, and direction is not always based on how the audition sounded. You are a unique creative being who has made choices based on your own worldview. Stay with your own choices.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/audition-advice-with-sunday-boling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Audition Advice with Casting Director Sunday Boling <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bright, Courtney<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I think it\u2019s important to be prepared&#8230;I would do my homework, and I would know what I\u2019m coming in for, and I would know the project.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/megalopolis-casting-duo-courtney-bright-and-nicole-daniels-talk-working-with-the-coppola-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Megalopolis\u2019 Casting Duo Courtney Bright and Nicole Daniels Talk Working With the Coppola Family<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Brink, Kathryn <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Breathe, relax, enjoy the process. Because if you can\u2019t do that, then we can\u2019t see you. Just be able to open up and show us who you are, and potentially where we could take you.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-kathryn-brink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> In Talks with Casting Director Kathryn Brink On New Mexico Productions and More <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Brockmann, Emily <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Be as well-prepared as you can be, leaving any kind of travel troubles at the door and be as present as you can in the audition. At the same time, be able to make changes.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/lucy-bevan-and-emily-brockmann-discuss-apple-tvs-disclaimer-working-with-alfonso-cuaron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann Discuss Apple TV+\u2019s \u2018Disclaimer,\u2019 Working With Alfonso Cuar\u00f3n<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/lucy-bevan-and-emily-brockmann-discuss-apple-tvs-disclaimer-working-with-alfonso-cuaron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lucy Bevan and Emily Brockmann Discuss Apple TV+\u2019s \u2018Disclaimer,\u2019 Working With Alfonso Cuar\u00f3n<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-a-librarians-favor-led-to-all-the-light-we-cannot-see-casting-director-emily-brockmanns-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> How A Librarian&#8217;s Favor Led to &#8220;All the Light We Cannot See&#8221; Casting Director Emily Brockmann&#8217;s Career <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Bullock, Krisha <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;When casting young actors, we think it\u2019s important to remember they are just that: young. They are impressionable kids who are in the midst of growth, learning, and transformation.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/what-you-might-not-know-about-casting-childrens-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> What You Might Not Know About Casting Children\u2019s Series <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Buntyn, Emily <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;On our side of things, we want you to do the best job possible, because that\u2019s going to help us as well. Asking questions is always welcome, and be prepared&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-allison-jones-and-associate-emily-buntyn-reveal-larry-davids-wild-audition-process-behind-curb-your-enthusiasm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Director Allison Jones and Associate Emily Buntyn Reveal Larry David&#8217;s Wild Audition Process Behind &#8220;Curb Your Enthusiasm&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Burch, Samy <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I think what my years in casting have cemented is that I love actors.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-turned-may-december-screenwriter-samy-burch-discusses-how-the-freight-train-screenplay-changed-her-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Director-Turned &#8220;May December&#8221; Screenwriter Samy Burch Discusses How the Screenplay Changed Her Life <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Butler, Gianna <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;&#8230; be nice to everyone because you don\u2019t know what project you\u2019re going to work on with them in the future, or where those people are going to end up. It relates to actors, too. That\u2019s how you get the best performance.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/netflixs-obliterated-casting-directors-alexis-frank-koczara-christine-smith-shevchenko-and-associate-gianna-butler-reflect-on-their-casting-journeys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Netflix\u2019s &#8220;Obliterated&#8221; Casting Directors Alexis Frank Koczara, Christine Smith Shevchenko and Associate Gianna Butler Reflect on Their Casting Journeys <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Bywaters, Aisha <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;You might not get the job every time, but if we know the sort of actor you are, the sort of person you are, just be as chilled and relaxed as you can be and just be nice and have a laugh and be creative. Then, hopefully, when the right thing comes in, we can work together.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/queenie-casting-director-aisha-bywaters-on-discovering-jedaiah-bannerman-casting-we-are-lady-parts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> &#8220;Queenie&#8221; Casting Director Aisha Bywaters on Discovering Jedaiah Bannerman, Casting &#8220;We Are Lady Parts&#8221; <\/a><a name=\"c\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"c\"><\/a><strong> Caldwell, Adam <\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cA lot of times I\u2019ll work on the granular level and then we\u2019ll start to build these ideas [of who will get cast for the role].\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/bernie-telsey-and-adam-caldwell-pull-back-the-curtain-on-s2-of-the-gilded-age\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Bernie Telsey and Adam Caldwell Pull Back the Curtain on S2 of &#8220;The Gilded Age&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Canete, Luis <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;The job is essentially a mix of my different skills, which range from administrative to creative. I also think that casting directors, in general, tend to lean more into either the acting or directing aspects of the role.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-casting-director-luis-canete\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Luis Canete <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Carlson, Kristy <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Be as prepared as you can. Try to understand the material and the character as much as possible.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/kristy-carlson-talks-working-with-zack-snyder-transitioning-from-pa-to-casting-director\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kristy Carlson Talks Working With Zack Snyder, Transitioning From PA to Casting Director<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Chamian, Denise <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Have an idea about what you want to do with the character, and if you don\u2019t know, you should ask and get guidance before you read.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/atlas-casting-director-denise-chamian-reflects-on-the-casting-industry-of-yesteryear-working-on-a-mix-of-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> &#8220;Atlas&#8221; Casting Director Denise Chamian Reflects on the Casting Industry of Yesteryear, Working on a Mix of Projects <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Chesley, Marsha <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Prepare in all the ways possible. Not just memorizing, that\u2019s not enough. It is doing everything that you would do for a scene study class in school.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/marsha-chesley-reflects-on-her-casting-career-how-her-book-you-got-the-part-came-to-be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Marsha Chesley Reflects on Her Casting Career, How Her Book \u2018You Got the Part!\u2019 Came to Be<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Chenoweth, Ellen <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Watching those master teachers work with actors got me interested in the craft of it all.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-ellen-chenoweth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get To Know the Casting Director: Ellen Chenoweth <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Chute Rosenbaum, Cara <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I found in [casting] all the creative energy that I was looking to focus and realized that it\u2019s where I wanted to be. I was just immediately hooked and never looked back.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-cara-chute-rosenbaum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Cara Chute Rosenbaum <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Clay Boland, Mary <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Even if you don\u2019t book that one, it doesn\u2019t mean that you weren\u2019t seen or put on a list for something else you might be right for.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-emmy-winning-casting-director-mary-clay-boland-as-she-returns-to-nyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know Emmy-Winning Casting Director Mary Clay Boland as She Returns to NYC <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Cochrane, Kharmel <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Oh, God, the cheesy normal thing of, just be yourself, but actually be yourself. Whoever you are, just be yourself.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-kharmel-cochrane-reveals-why-nosferatu-is-the-thing-im-most-proud-of\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casting Director Kharmel Cochrane Reveals Why \u2018Nosferatu\u2019 is \u201cthe Thing I\u2019m Most Proud of\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-insights-kharmel-cochrane-on-the-casting-of-warfare\/\">Casting Insights: Kharmel Cochrane on the Casting of \u2018Warfare\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Coleman, Kim <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Take your craft seriously and be prepared, because a first impression is very, very, very important.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-kim-coleman-and-her-peers-pulled-together-to-create-castings-long-overdue-oscar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Kim Coleman and Her Peers Pulled Together to Create Casting&#8217;s Long Overdue Oscar <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/kim-coleman-on-first-impressions-in-the-audition-room\/\">Kim Coleman on First Impressions in the Audition Room<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-insights-beyond-the-gates-with-kim-coleman\/\">Casting Insights: \u2018Beyond the Gates\u2019 With Kim Coleman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/highest-2-lowest-cast-kim-coleman-spike-lee\/\">Casting Insights: How Kim Coleman Built an Iconic Ensemble for Spike Lee\u2019s \u2018Highest 2 Lowest\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Comerford, Jon <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;It\u2019s the grandest job in the world to be able to work with actors to get the take that they\u2019re happy with and that we\u2019re happy with \u2014 that\u2019s the one we use.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-jon-comerford-with-associate-sara-dang\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Jon Comerford with Associate Sara Dang <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Cooper, Jennifer <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Your actual take and your actual essence are what I\u2019m most interested in, as opposed to everybody trying to come in and fit it into the box that they think I\u2019m looking for.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/jennifer-cooper-talks-getting-into-casting-and-the-oddest-hot-csi-ny-request\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Jennifer Cooper Talks Getting into Casting and the Oddest Hot &#8220;CSI: NY&#8221; Request <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Cornejo, Candido <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;It\u2019s an opportunity to be able to showcase not just what we do professionally but within the world.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-talk-their-nominated-projects-on-the-2024-artios-awards-red-carpet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Directors Talk Their Nominated Projects on the 2024 Artios Awards Red Carpet <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Crawford, Kahleen <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;&#8230; even when you think you\u2019re not right for the part. If you\u2019re an orange, and even if you think that we need a banana, come in and be the best orange.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-all-of-us-strangers-casting-director-kahleen-crawford-turned-people-watching-into-a-thriving-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> How &#8220;All of Us Strangers&#8221; Casting Director Kahleen Crawford Turned People Watching into a Thriving Career <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/kahleen-crawford-talks-casting-the-buccaneers-during-covid-how-casting-is-like-a-long-term-relationship-with-performers-and-their-agents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Kahleen Crawford Talks Casting &#8220;The Buccaneers&#8221; During COVID, How Casting is Like &#8216;a Long-term Relationship With Performers and Their Agents&#8217; <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/livestream-casting-in-the-u-k-with-casting-director-kahleen-crawford\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Livestream: Casting in the U.K. With Casting Director Kahleen Crawford <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Cuba, Carmen <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;We do the traditional searches through agencies but I also have various people in the city in the theater community and I will send the description of what I\u2019m looking for.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/carmen-cuba-pulls-back-the-curtain-on-casting-full-circle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Carmen Cuba Pulls Back the Curtain on Casting &#8220;Full Circle&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Cusumano, Mia <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;At the start of every audition, I go in believing and hoping you are going to be incredible and I am going to get to offer you the role.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/mia-cusumano-the-art-of-casting-with-a-visionary-eye\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Mia Cusumano: The Art of Casting with a Visionary Eye <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"d\"><\/a><strong> Dang, Sara <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;This job actually made me the person I am today. Now I stand up for myself when things aren\u2019t right.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-jon-comerford-with-associate-sara-dang\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Jon Comerford with Associate Sara Dang <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Daniel, Collin<\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;Unless it\u2019s asked for, improv should be limited, especially in the first audition. Maybe add a line to end the scene, but don\u2019t rewrite it.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/nobody-want-this-casting-directors-collin-daniel-and-brett-greenstein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brett Greenstein &amp; Collin Daniel Reveal the Casting Process of \u2018Nobody Wants This\u2019<\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Daniels-Butler, Leah <\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;What I would encourage an actor to do if they\u2019re auditioning for something that\u2019s period is to be mindful of that period.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-leah-daniels-butler-talks-casting-apple-tvs-manhunt-and-her-approach-to-historical-dramas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Director Leah Daniels-Butler Talks Casting Apple TV+&#8217;s &#8220;Manhunt&#8221; and Her Approach to Historical Dramas <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-leah-daniels-butler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Leah Daniels-Butler <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Daniels, Nicole<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Just take a moment to look at the sides, familiarize yourself with the material, and know the players that are involved.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/megalopolis-casting-duo-courtney-bright-and-nicole-daniels-talk-working-with-the-coppola-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Megalopolis\u2019 Casting Duo Courtney Bright and Nicole Daniels Talk Working With the Coppola Family<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Daniels, Jessica <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;There wasn\u2019t a lot of time or money for casting, though, and like most of the independents I cast, the movie came to me with nobody attached.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-jessica-daniels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Jessica Daniels <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"u\"><\/a><strong> Davies, Jackie <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;We usually have more talent than we need. We\u2019ll send our choices to producers, and love each of those choices.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/robert-j-ulrich-jackie-davies-on-the-boys-why-being-prepared-is-so-important\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robert J. Ulrich, Jackie Davies on \u2018The Boys,\u2019 Why Being Prepared is So Important<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Davison, Anne<\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;Come in with what you feel is your best take on this material, and then be open to potentially trying it another way, even if you know the adjustment or the note seems to go against what\u2019s on the page.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-insights-anne-davison-on-the-casting-of-etoile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Casting Insights: Anne Davison on the Casting of \u2018\u00c9toile\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Day, Arlie<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Hold your sides. You don\u2019t know what\u2019s going to happen that could throw you off. You don\u2019t know if your reader is going to skip a page. You want to be able to pick back up and have it be fluid and not have it completely derail your audition.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/mike-page-and-arlie-day-talk-audition-flexibility-and-over-taping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Page and Arlie Day Talk Audition Flexibility and Over-taping<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>De Miguel, Sig <\/strong><br> <em>\u201cForget everything else. It\u2019s all about your truth and coming into a room and approaching that state of being and playing your truth.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/sig-de-miguel-and-stephen-vincent-stay-true-to-the-character\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sig De Miguel and Stephen Vincent: \u2018Stay True to the Character\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dealy, Rebecca <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I think that\u2019s a really important distinction for actors to come in with the preparation, the belief in themselves and the self-respect to say, \u201cThis is my offering, this is what I\u2019ll do with the part, as opposed to just being a hair behind it.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/rebecca-dealy-on-the-expectations-of-casting-amazons-video-game-adaptation-fallout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Rebecca Dealy on the Expectations of Casting Amazon&#8217;s Video Game Adaptation &#8220;Fallout&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/rebecca-dealy-shares-insights-on-the-casting-of-lurker\/\">Rebecca Dealy Shares Insights on the Casting of \u2018Lurker\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dean, Liz <\/strong><br><br><em>&#8220;You are enough. You know your worth, and you know that the reason you are getting this audition \u2014 the reason you are being given this opportunity \u2014 is because you deserve it. You are ready for it.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/liz-deans-audition-tip-be-yourself\/\">Liz Dean\u2019s Audition Tip: Be Yourself<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Delia, Rich <\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;If you\u2019re not on time, then you\u2019re immediately starting on your back foot. Do all of your work beforehand, know all of your lines and then forget it. Be present in the room.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-rich-delia-talks-ninja-turtles-finding-chemistry-in-your-cast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casting Director Rich Delia Talks &#8220;Ninja Turtles,&#8221; Finding Chemistry in Your Cast <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/rich-delia-shares-casting-insights-on-the-long-walk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rich Delia Shares Casting Insights on \u2018The Long Walk\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> DeLizia, Melissa <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Whether I\u2019m casting something in the comedy world or the coming-of-age world or something else entirely, it\u2019s about hopefully making a difference.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-melissa-delizia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get To Know the Casting Director: Melissa DeLizia <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/melissa-delizia-says-to-bring-a-little-part-thats-you-to-auditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Melissa DeLizia Says to \u2018Bring a Little Part That\u2019s You\u2019 to Auditions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Deming, Susan <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I approach casting with the purpose of finding the actual, layered human who can best tell the story.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-casting-director-susan-deming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Susan Deming <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Domingues, Gabriel<\/strong><br><em>&#8220;I felt so happy when they used all the faces of the characters in the American movie poster [for &#8216;The Secret Agent&#8217;]. It makes sense with the way I think of casting \u2014 the faces and the diversity and the power of the appearance \u2014 it\u2019s all there. That\u2019s why I work in casting.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/the-secret-agent-cast-gabriel-domingues-casting-oscar\/\">Casting Insights: How Gabriel Domingues Shaped the World of \u2018The Secret Agent\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Doro, Nickole <\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;Don&#8217;t be rude to the people outside the door if it&#8217;s in-person, because everybody reports to everybody, and we&#8217;re friendly with [the people who work the] gate.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/nickole-doro-on-how-being-respectful-impacts-your-auditions\/\">Nickole Doro on How Being Respectful Impacts Your Auditions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-reflect-on-hollywood-lgbtq-evolution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Casting Directors Reflect on the Evolution of LGBTQ Roles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Douglas, Terri <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Doing looping work is the same as on-camera work in that it needs to be believable and grounded, not manufactured.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-terri-douglas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get To Know the Casting Director: Terri Douglas <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Doyle, Katie <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I think one of the most important things you can do is be so prepared that for the day before you, you\u2019re coming in, if you\u2019re given the time, stop looking at it.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/next-goal-wins-casting-director-katie-doyle-shares-hawaii-life-meeting-taika-waititi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> &#8220;Next Goal Wins&#8221; Casting Director Katie Doyle Shares Hawaii Life, Meeting Taika Waititi<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dowling, Shakyra<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Always stay positive from the off. Don&#8217;t give any negative because you&#8217;re also feeding your mindset&#8230; Give yourself the best chance.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/shakyra-dowling-on-her-double-artios-award-nominations-getting-started-in-casting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Shakyra Dowling On Her Double Artios Award Nominations, Getting Started in Casting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"e\"><\/a><strong>Eisenstein, Neely<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;You walk into any room, in any job, in any place, and just know that they cannot eat you.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a title=\"Neely Eisenstein Talks Transitioning into Casting from Sales, Casting \u2018You Gotta Believe\u2019\" href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/neely-eisenstein-talks-transitioning-into-casting-from-sales-casting-you-gotta-believe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neely Eisenstein Talks Transitioning into Casting from Sales, Casting \u2018You Gotta Believe\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Einsohn, Josh<br>\n<\/strong><em>&#8220;The metaphor that I keep circling back to is that it\u2019s like we\u2019re putting together a musical group, and in any good script, there\u2019s a music to it that we need to serve.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/the-casting-of-monsters-with-tiffany-little-canfield-and-josh-einsohn\/\">The Casting of \u2018Monsters,\u2019 with Tiffany Little Canfield and Josh Einsohn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-josh-einsohns-art-of-shaping-beloved-characters\/\">Casting Director Josh Einsohn\u2019s Art of Shaping Beloved Characters<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ember, Jamie <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Make sure you have enough preparation so that you can fall back on something because then you\u2019re not thinking about it. That\u2019s what I look for in the room, people who are really listening and really acting.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/jamie-ember-talks-casting-thelma-how-growing-up-in-the-business-helped-her-find-her-passion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Jamie Ember Talks Casting &#8220;Thelma,&#8221; How Growing Up in the Business Helped Her Find Her Passion <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Estrin, Allison <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I think [an important thing is] coming into the room and knowing that you have the fan in there, and knowing that I am there to work with you and help you to get this job.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/allison-estrin-talks-breaking-into-casting-billions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Allison Estrin Talks Breaking into Casting, &#8220;Billions&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"f\"><\/a><strong> Farris, Susie <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;It\u2019s really starting out with a blank canvas and casting really interesting types. I love casting quirky and idiosyncratic characters.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/susie-farris-pulls-back-the-curtain-on-casting-jury-duty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Susie Farris Pulls Back the Curtain on Casting &#8220;Jury Duty&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Fessenden, Larry <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Simply listening to the individual artist and trying to understand the way their process will be most effective and realized. And of course, because of that process, we have these very sweet, unexpected performances.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/chris-skotchdopole-and-larry-fessenden-discuss-the-casting-process-of-crumb-catcher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Chris Skotchdopole and Larry Fessenden Discuss the Casting Process of &#8220;Crumb Catcher&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fifer, Bess<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I don&#8217;t expect production value from you. I expect to be able to see you and hear you, and anything else doesn&#8217;t matter. &#8220;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-a-test-steered-severances-bess-fifer-toward-casting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bess Fifer Talks Aptitude Tests, the Impact of Casting \u2018Severance\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fincannon, Craig <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;I think the key is finding such a truth and standing on such a bedrock of honesty that nobody can ever catch you acting. That\u2019s really the ticket today.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-power-couple-craig-lisa-mae-fincannon-on-being-a-good-local-actor-and-the-importance-of-finding-truth\/\">Casting Power Couple Craig &amp; Lisa Mae Fincannon on Being a Good Local Actor and the Importance of Finding Truth<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fincannon, Lisa Mae<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Really take the moment, live in the moment, absorb what\u2019s being done and what\u2019s being said and the feedback that you\u2019re being given, and the opportunity that is there for you, and have that help you grow as an artist.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-power-couple-craig-lisa-mae-fincannon-on-being-a-good-local-actor-and-the-importance-of-finding-truth\/\">Casting Power Couple Craig &amp; Lisa Mae Fincannon on Being a Good Local Actor and the Importance of Finding Truth<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fiorilli, Chrissy<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I try to really create a warm and friendly environment, and I think that most people who audition, who have auditioned for me, would agree.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/artios-winning-casting-director-chrissy-fiorillis-career-and-insights-from-behind-the-camera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artios-Winning Casting Director Chrissy Fiorilli\u2019s Career and Insights From Behind the Camera<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fogel, Alexa L. <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;If you are lucky enough to work on good material and with good people \u2014 which I often am \u2014 that helps the process.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-alexa-l-fogel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Alexa L. Fogel <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/alexa-l-fogel-and-kathryn-zamora-benson-discuss-the-casting-of-smoke\/\">Alexa L. Fogel and Kathryn Zamora-Benson Discuss the Casting of \u2018Smoke\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Foley Marra, Megan <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I was standing in the lobby of the production company, and it hit me that the job allowed me to do all the things I love. That is to say, casting is essentially acting, teaching, and directing all wrapped up into one role.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-casting-director-megan-foley-marra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Megan Foley Marra <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Fomalont, Karlee <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;If you give yourself the emotional play space, and then the physical play space, it really lifts things off a page.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-rori-bergman-and-karlee-fomalont-discuss-the-evolution-of-the-casting-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Directors Rori Bergman and Karlee Fomalont Discuss the Evolution of the Casting Industry <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Forbicioni, Michela <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;You don\u2019t get up one morning declaring you\u2019re a pianist if you have never played piano before, and that applies to acting, too. With this clear in mind, actors coming in to audition need to have fun!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/michela-forbicioni-discusses-her-casting-origins-and-compares-casting-italian-and-american-productions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michela Forbicioni Discusses Her Casting Origins and Compares Casting Italian and American Productions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Fowler, Alison <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I get to watch actors perform a script and do their own version of a character, and sometimes I get to read with them, too. There\u2019s also the fun of picking people to audition, and so all the components of the job added up to something I wanted to do for life.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-directors-alison-fowler-and-stephanie-pringle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get To Know the Casting Directors: Alison Fowler and Stephanie Pringle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/chicken-chips-casting-duo-talk-launching-the-audition-academy-collective-casting-myths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicken &amp;amp; Chips Casting Duo Talk Casting Myths, Launching the Audition Academy Collective<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Fox, Maribeth <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;An actor has to be cognizant of pleasing themselves as an artist and bringing their unique perspective to the material, the best they can. And then tonally, if they\u2019re off, we\u2019re there to help them.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/maribeth-fox-on-casting-bottoms-the-spark-that-lit-her-casting-journey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Maribeth Fox on Casting &#8220;Bottoms,&#8221; the Spark That Lit Her Casting Journey <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Fox-Thigpen, Jessica <\/strong><br>\n<em> On casting true crime productions: &#8220;The only difference is there\u2019s more often a need to cast people that resemble the real people I see.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/artios-nominated-casting-director-jessica-fox-thigpen-discusses-her-work-on-the-great-lillian-hall\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artios-Nominated Casting Director Jessica Fox-Thigpen Discusses Her Work on \u2018The Great Lillian Hall\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Frank Koczara, Alexis <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Casting is a collaboration between the casting director and the actor, so ask questions to help you prepare because that\u2019s what we\u2019re here for, to guide you through that, and then take a risk here and there because it could pay off.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/netflixs-obliterated-casting-directors-alexis-frank-koczara-christine-smith-shevchenko-and-associate-gianna-butler-reflect-on-their-casting-journeys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Netflix\u2019s \u2018Obliterated\u2019 Casting Directors Alexis Frank Koczara, Christine Smith Shevchenko and Associate Gianna Butler Reflect on Their Casting Journeys <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Fronk, Dean <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;When an actor auditions, there are a lot of aspects about it that they can\u2019t control. But one thing that is in their power is to make sure they\u2019re the most prepared actor we see that day.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-dean-fronk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get To Know the Casting Director: Dean Fronk <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Fuhrman, Isabelle <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I realized then that casting is not a science. Sometimes people have no idea what they\u2019re looking for. They\u2019re just looking for someone to be \u201cit\u201d \u2013 whatever they think that &#8216;it&#8217; is.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/isabelle-furhman-on-sheroes-and-whats-like-on-the-other-side-of-the-casting-table\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Isabelle Fuhrman on &#8220;Sheroes&#8221; and What It&#8217;s Like on the Other Side of the Casting Table <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"g\"><\/a><strong> Gazazyan, Gohar <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I wanted to be an actor when I was young, and then I thought I might want to be a director. But, I also crave some stability and control, which those professions don\u2019t necessarily offer. Casting felt like the perfect combination of creativity and consistency, though, so I was immediately taken with the idea of it.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-gohar-gazazyan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Gohar Gazazyan <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Gehrt, Chris <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I always say do what\u2019s written, and then you can always add something.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-chris-gehrt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Chris Gehrt <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Geller, Kate <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Remember, we\u2019re all human. We all have bad days, we all have great days and we\u2019re rooting for you. We\u2019re just a person like you are. If we give you a direction, breathe deep, see how it lands and go for it. If we don\u2019t give you direction, say \u2018thank you.\u2019&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-kate-geller-gives-audition-advice-and-talks-indie-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Director Kate Geller Gives Audition Advice and Talks Indie Films <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Gil, Alejandro<\/strong><br><em>&#8220;My biggest piece of advice would be to be able to come and play. Treat it as a rehearsal session. Be open to trying stuff and to make mistakes.\u2019&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/alejandro-gils-audition-tip-be-open-to-trying-stuff-and-to-make-mistakes\/\">Alejandro Gil\u2019s Audition Tip: \u2018Be Open to Trying Stuff and to Make Mistakes\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Glenn, Charisse <\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;I don\u2019t think it really matters what industry, business, or lifestyle you\u2019re in \u2014 finding your center is always going to be important.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-charisse-glenn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get To Know the Casting Director: Charisse Glenn&nbsp; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Gold, Nina <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I feel for all the actors who have to walk into the room and make it work at the click of a finger. It\u2019s difficult. I hope they remember that, as casting directors, we\u2019re on their side and want them to get the part.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/nina-gold-and-martin-ware-talk-casting-conclave-what-made-isabella-rossellini-right-for-her-role-as-sister-agnes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nina Gold and Martin Ware Talk Casting \u2018Conclave,\u2019 What Made Isabella Rossellini Right for Her Role as Sister Agnes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-nina-gold-on-slow-horses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Director Nina Gold on &#8220;Slow Horses&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Goorjian, Michael A. <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I\u2019ve learned how much goes into the casting choices beyond auditioning.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/party-of-five-michael-a-goorjian-amerikatsi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> &#8220;Party of Five&#8217;s&#8221; Michael A. Goorjian Discusses Casting in Armenia for &#8220;Amerikatsi&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Greenberg, Jeff <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Master the material, so you don\u2019t need to hold it. And really use yourself. There\u2019s no one like you. &#8220;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-jeff-greenberg-talks-new-frasier-cheers-modern-family\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Director Jeff Greenberg Talks New &#8220;Frasier,&#8221; &#8220;Cheers,&#8221; &#8220;Modern Family&#8221;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Greene, Leslie M.<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I want you to connect with the character. When you walk in the room when you open your mouth and start talking, I want to think, &#8216;This is that person.'&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/leslie-m-greene-describes-casting-animation-for-the-first-time-oh-my-god-it-was-amazing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Leslie M. Greene Describes Casting Animation for the First Time: \u201cOh My God, it Was Amazing\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Greenstein, Brett<\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;&#8230; don\u2019t overdo it. Make a smart choice and stick with it.'&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/nobody-want-this-casting-directors-collin-daniel-and-brett-greenstein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brett Greenstein &amp; Collin Daniel Reveal the Casting Process of \u2018Nobody Wants This\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Griffiths, Jesse<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;My philosophy has been to focus on serving underrepresented communities, both from the acting perspective as well as creators.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-casting-director-jesse-griffiths-gives-back-to-the-creative-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Casting Director Jesse Griffiths Gives Back to the Creative Community<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Guglielmo, David<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Think about where this person\u2019s coming from, and embody that character. Then there\u2019s something really magical that happens. You get lost in the moment. That\u2019s what being really present is in an audition, and that feels authentic.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/david-guglielmo-casting-director-and-love-bomb-director-on-blending-both-worlds-to-create-movie-magic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Love Bomb\u2019s David Guglielmo Talks Blending Casting and Directing to Create Movie Magic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"h\"><\/a><strong> Hamilton, Des <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I think it\u2019s great when casting directors are recognized for the hard work they\u2019ve done.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-des-hamilton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Des Hamilton <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Han, Cassandra<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Please knock it out of the park. We\u2019re totally on your side. Everybody in the room is. Just understand that it\u2019s really important to bring yourself, to feel free, to take chances, to make strong choices.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/cassandra-han-talks-samia-her-artios-nomination-and-the-differences-between-american-and-european-casting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cassandra Han Talks \u2018Samia,\u2019 Her Artios Nomination and the Differences Between American and European Casting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Hardin, Kimberly <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;My approach to casting, in general, is to see as many actors as I can in order to give as many people as possible an opportunity. Plus, that allows me to provide an abundance of options to the filmmakers.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-kimberly-hardin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Kimberly Hardin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hardwick, Jeff<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I also like to say, try to be unique. That doesn\u2019t mean outside of the character, but you\u2019ve gotta be strong. The competition is fierce.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/jeff-hardwick-on-why-preparation-is-key-to-competing-in-auditions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jeff Hardwick on Why Preparation is Key to Competing in Auditions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Harrell, Rita <\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cIt can take a long time for somebody to catch on, and if they keep getting called in by the casting director, that means that they\u2019re doing something right.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/livestream-spotlight-on-atlanta-ask-a-casting-director-with-casting-director-rita-harrell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Livestream: Spotlight on Atlanta: Ask a Casting Director with Casting Director Rita Harrell <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/master-your-self-tape-14-top-tips-from-casting-directors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master Your Self Tape: 14 Top Tips From Casting Directors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Harris, Jason <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;The job of ADR voice casting, itself, is a strange gig. We\u2019re putting together a group of voice actors \u2014 who are collectively called a loop group \u2014 that improvise the background dialogue of a scene while bearing in mind any locations, time periods, vocations, and style of the principal action of the show.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-jason-harris\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Jason Harris <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Hart, Erica A. <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I\u2019ve been casting projects since October of my first year of college up until now, and I just fell in love with it. You get to be a connector between so many different roles in the industry.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-erica-a-hart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Erica A. Hart <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-we-role-episode-5-ultimate-self-tape-audition-guide-for-actors-with-casting-director-erica-a-hart\/\">\u2018How We Role\u2019 Episode 5: Ultimate Self Tape Audition Guide for Actors with Casting Director Erica A. Hart<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Hartigan, Shayne <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;We go in with a set of standards, all of our extras will be treated with respect and dignity, and that way people want to keep coming back.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-rez-ball-casting-directors-sande-alessi-and-shayne-hartigan-work-with-indigenous-communities-to-build-the-texture-of-their-productions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> How \u2018Rez Ball\u2019 Casting Directors Sande Alessi and Shayne Hartigan Work With Indigenous Communities to Build the Texture of Their Productions <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Harvie, Natalie Jane <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;We usually start with traditional talent and then bring in some street cast to round out the overall look and feel of the spot. But it is really script-dependent.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-natalie-jane-harvie-discusses-how-street-casting-led-to-her-cga-winning-telstra-ad-this-is-footy-country\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Director Natalie Jane Harvie Discusses How Street Casting Led to Her CGA-Winning Telstra Ad &#8220;This is Footy Country&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Haynes, Todd <\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cI was astonished by the range of talents and the flexibility of the actors\u2019 abilities to shift languages and dialects from French to English. I\u2019ve never seen anything like that before\u2026.it\u2019s an example of how rich local talent can be.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/todd-haynes-talks-casting-charles-melton-in-may-december-and-his-relationship-with-casting-director-laura-rosenthal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Todd Haynes Talks Casting Charles Melton in &#8220;May December&#8221; and His Relationship With Casting Director Laura Rosenthal<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Heery, Diane<\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cStay centered. Lose the nerves. You&#8217;re there for a reason. Have confidence in yourself, because obviously, we saw something in you, and that&#8217;s why you&#8217;re getting called in.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/diane-heery-and-jason-loftus-reveal-the-secret-to-casting-in-philadelphia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diane Heery and Jason Loftus Reveal the Secret to Casting in Philadelphia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Henderson, Sherrie <\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cI\u2019m literally here for you and I think the only thing that you would have to worry about is the fact that I will be a reader. [\u2026] I\u2019m not going to let you leave until you feel good about what you\u2019ve done.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/sherrie-henderson-reveals-the-truth-and-the-lie-about-how-she-got-into-casting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Sherrie Henderson Reveals the Truth (and the &#8216;Lie&#8217;) About How She Got into Casting <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hibbs, Bella <\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;Stop trying to guess what casting wants. Stop trying to guess what the director wants, what the client wants, and what the ad agency wants and instead show us what you have to offer.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/bella-hibbs-wants-actors-to-stop-guessing-and-show-casting-what-you-have-to-offer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bella Hibbs Wants Actors to Stop Guessing and Show Casting \u2018What You Have to Offer\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/10-questions-with-faith-hibbs-clark-and-bella-hibbs-of-good-faith-casting\/\">10 Questions With Faith Hibbs-Clark and Bella Hibbs of Good Faith Casting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hibbs-Clark, Faith <\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;I started teaching the method because I saw a need for it, and now I do seminars and workshops all around the world.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/10-questions-with-faith-hibbs-clark-and-bella-hibbs-of-good-faith-casting\/\">10 Questions With Faith Hibbs-Clark and Bella Hibbs of Good Faith Casting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-faith-hibbs-clark\/\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Faith Hibbs-Clark<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Hicks, Richard <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I loved being in the room when the casting directors were discussing the differences between everyone and figuring out which direction they wanted to go. Casting allows me to use more of myself more of the time than acting did.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-richard-hicks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get To Know the Casting Director: Richard Hicks&nbsp; <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/richard-hicks-mystical-audition-advice-on-staying-in-the-moment\/\">Richard Hicks\u2019 Mystical Audition Advice on Staying in the Moment<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Higginbotham, Toni <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I\u2019ve got a team that works for me, and unless it\u2019s a role where it\u2019s a no-brainer, I always pick who goes into the casting. Every client is treated with that respect.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-toni-higginbotham\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Toni Higginbotham <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hilliard-Forde, Nicole<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;If someone has an audition for me and they\u2019re preparing for their audition over days and then they have this strange and eccentric question, I allow them to get in touch with my office and ask me that strange question.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/nicole-hilliard-jones-shares-acting-advice-and-how-she-discovered-casting-was-the-right-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nicole Hilliard-Forde Shares Acting Advice and How She Discovered Casting Was the Right Career<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hiller, Randi<\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;Sometimes, something draws your eye to certain people. They create emotion right on the spot. They have something, a quality that inhabits the character.&#8221;<\/em><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/randi-hiller-on-the-casting-of-freakier-friday\/\">Randi Hiller on the Casting of \u2018Freakier Friday\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Holland, Sophie <\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;&#8230;as casting directors, we get to tell human stories that other people want to hear, that help them relate to things going on.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-sophie-holland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Sophie Holland <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Holloway, Beverly <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Casting unites the two predominant skillsets that I have, and the production experience has been invaluable to my career. It\u2019s an asset to really understand how all the pieces fit together and how the actors fit into the bigger picture, as well.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-beverly-holloway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Beverly Holloway <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Horn, Amber <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I knew very early on in my life that I had a passion for casting&#8230;Then when I was in college, I ended up doing casting work on our senior film, even though I had been given the role of producer. And I just fell in love with it.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-talk-their-nominated-projects-on-the-2024-artios-awards-red-carpet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Directors Talk Their Nominated Projects on the 2024 Artios Awards Red Carpet <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-danielle-aufiero-and-amber-horn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Danielle Aufiero and Amber Horn&nbsp; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Horton, Wittney <\/strong><br><br><em>&#8220;Know what you\u2019re saying and know the material. Also, if you\u2019re going and you mess up one word, keep going.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/wittney-hortons-advice-for-flubbing-lines-in-auditions\/\">Wittney Horton\u2019s Advice for Flubbing Lines in Auditions<\/a>&nbsp; <strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hubbard, Dan <\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;I like people to be calm, with a sense of belonging and a sense of purpose, because I have called you in, and I\u2019ve deemed you talented and up to the job.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/dan-hubbard-discusses-what-its-like-to-work-with-guy-ritchie-growing-up-in-casting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Dan Hubbard Discusses What it&#8217;s Like to Work With Guy Ritchie, Growing Up in Casting <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hughes, Maureen <\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;I don\u2019t want them to second guess what they think I\u2019m looking for. I want them to bring their authentic selves. I\u2019m looking for something about their energy. I want to see how they apply themselves to a piece of script, to bring that piece of script alive.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/maureen-hughes-on-bringing-authenticity-to-your-auditions\/\">Maureen Hughes on Bringing Authenticity to Your Auditions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"i\"><\/a><strong> Imoru, Nike <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I love the not obvious choices. That&#8217;s where I see an actor crafting and really doing their thing.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/livestream-steps-to-success-with-casting-director-nike-imoru\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Livestream: Steps to Success With Casting Director Nike Imoru <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Iwagami, Ko <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I was just so excited for the actor, and it felt good to be a part of making the project more authentic and taking it to the next level.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-ko-iwagami\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get To Know the Casting Director: Ko Iwagami <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"j\"><\/a><strong> J\u00e4derlund, Henry<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Be flexible. Take feedback. Make those adjustments.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-casting-director-henry-jaderlund-establishes-connections-with-indigenous-leadership-communities-for-productions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Casting Director Henry J\u00e4derlund Establishes Connections With Indigenous Leadership Communities for Productions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Jenkins, Victor<\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cI often tell this to younger actors coming in: casting is such a long game. It can happen for you at 10 or 90 years of age, but it\u2019s always a long game for us.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/disclaimer-casting-director-victor-jenkins-on-shaping-cuarons-new-appletv-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Disclaimer\u2019 Casting Director Victor Jenkins on Shaping Cuar\u00f3n\u2019s New AppleTV+ Show<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Jensen, Joey Paul <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;You can be incredibly focused on the purpose of being there and the purpose of the character, unwavering in your decision about the beginning, middle and end of that experience. And when you have that kind of laser beam focus, it generates a certain energy.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/audition-advice-with-casting-director-joey-paul-jensen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Audition Advice with Casting Director Joey Paul Jensen <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/four-casting-directors-share-audition-advice-and-audition-mistakes-actors-should-avoid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Four Casting Directors Share Audition Advice and Audition Mistakes Actors Should Avoid <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jay, Jina<\/strong><br><em>&#8220;I think it&#8217;s very important to feel like you&#8217;ve done your best by a job, no matter how small, how big, how whatever it turns out.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/jina-jay-reveals-the-casting-of-black-mirror\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jina Jay Reveals the Casting of \u2018Black Mirror\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Johnson, Jeff<\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;Take control of the story, of what you&#8217;re going to tell us, and be that character.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/yellowstone-casting-director-jeff-johnson-on-transitioning-from-acting-to-casting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Yellowstone\u2019 Casting Director Jeff Johnson on Transitioning From Acting to Casting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jones, Allison <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Mostly, prepare and don\u2019t chew gum. It\u2019s shocking how many people are not prepared for their auditions.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-allison-jones-and-associate-emily-buntyn-reveal-larry-davids-wild-audition-process-behind-curb-your-enthusiasm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Director Allison Jones and Associate Emily Buntyn Reveal Larry David&#8217;s Wild Audition Process Behind &#8220;Curb Your Enthusiasm&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Jury, Dylan <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Every audition is fun because the material\u2019s funny and it\u2019s just a blast.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-talk-their-nominated-projects-on-the-2024-artios-awards-red-carpet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Directors Talk Their Nominated Projects on the 2024 Artios Awards Red Carpet <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"k\"><\/a><strong> Kanani, Venus <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;A couple of times, casting took me up on it and had me run the camera, which allowed me to observe what casting sessions were like. I was instantly intrigued and realized it was much more in line with my interests and what I wanted to do.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-venus-kanani\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Venus Kanani <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Kass, Robyn <\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cThe knack of casting is, how do you have a conversation with someone, get the most authentic side of them, have them telling you their dreams and hopes \u2014 good and bad \u2014 and be comfortable enough to say these things to you?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/robyn-kass-talks-her-artios-nomination-casting-squid-game-the-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Robyn Kass Talks Her Artios Nomination, Casting \u2018Squid Game: The Challenge\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Kaufman, Avy <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;One thing that casting directors do, we present choices. Sometimes I ask, sometimes they push. It goes both ways.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/avy-kaufman-pulls-back-the-curtain-on-casting-succession\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Avy Kaufman Pulls Back the Curtain on Casting &#8220;Succession&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Kay, Sara <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;You could ask around in Toronto, you will hear we are probably the most welcoming, nicest, most normal, least crazy casting directors because we really are just about casting the part. We want you to get the part.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-sara-kay-and-jenny-lewis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Directors Sara Kay and Jenny Lewis Discuss the Differences Between Canadian and American Casting <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Kelly, Jessica <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;But thinking about actors and their potential and the way they could all fit together to form something interesting \u2014 that just appealed to me right away.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-jessica-kelly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Jessica Kelly <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Kennedy, Jason <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Actors shouldn\u2019t expect their reps to do all the work; they should be in control of their own careers. That involves taking classes, updating their materials, creating their own work, evolving as a person and a performer, being accessible, and always being prepared.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-jason-kennedy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Jason Kennedy&nbsp; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Kenyon, Andrea<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;The actor with the ability to observe humanity and to recreate it is truly a gift to us in terms of what we do.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/andrea-kenyon-reflects-on-her-epic-casting-journey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Andrea Kenyon Reflects on Her Epic Casting Journey<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kiely, Louise<\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cPrepare. I know we&#8217;ve got timeline issues and all that, and we&#8217;ve got families, and I completely respect that, but I will not meet unless I have read the script twice.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/meet-louise-kiely-irelands-casting-queen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meet Louise Kiely, Ireland\u2019s Casting Queen<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kim, Grace C. <\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cAsk the questions that you want to ask because you have however long the casting director is going to give you. [If it\u2019s] 15, 20 minutes, whatever it may be, that time is fully yours.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-a-craigslist-ad-launched-the-career-of-disney-casting-director-grace-c-kim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> How a Craigslist Ad Launched the Career of Disney Casting Director Grace C. Kim <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Kim, Julia <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;For me, it\u2019s always about starting with a script that grabs me. When I read a script, I love thinking about names as I read it.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/why-i-became-a-casting-director-an-interview-with-julia-kim\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Why I Became a Casting Director: An Interview with Julia Kim <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Kim, Su <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;\u201cI\u2019m most proud of being the bridge to bigger opportunities for local Korean actors.\u201d&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-su-kim-navigated-the-pandemic-and-other-challenges-to-cast-apple-tvs-pachinko\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Su Kim Navigated the Pandemic and Other Challenges to Cast Apple TV+\u2019s \u2018Pachinko\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>  Klapper, Stephanie<\/strong><br><br><em>&#8220;Know that you\u2019re welcome in the room, and we\u2019re very excited that you\u2019re coming in. Take that time to know that we want you to be there and that you\u2019re invited because we believe in you.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/stephanie-klappers-note-to-actors-we-believe-in-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stephanie Klapper\u2019s Note to Actors: \u2018We Believe in You\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-to-handle-rejection-stay-motivated-with-casting-director-stephanie-klapper-how-we-role\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Handle Rejection &amp; Stay Motivated with Casting Director Stephanie Klapper | \u2018How We Role\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Koonce, Claire <\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;It\u2019s not a test to see if you guessed the way this character goes. It\u2019s more like an opportunity to show me how you see this.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-talk-their-nominated-projects-on-the-2024-artios-awards-red-carpet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Directors Talk Their Nominated Projects on the 2024 Artios Awards Red Carpet <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-beef-casting-directors-claire-koonce-and-charlene-lee-became-a-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> How &#8220;Beef&#8221; Casting Directors Claire Koonce and Charlene Lee Became a Team <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"l\"><\/a><strong> Lambert, Ruth <\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201c&#8230; everyone thought it was impossible. There was this sort of feeling of, &#8216;I don\u2019t know if we\u2019re ever going to get this.&#8217; This being so specific, it was just nice to get it done and have everyone be happy.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/ruth-lambert-and-robert-mcgee-discuss-their-artios-nomination-recasting-rick-and-morty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Taylor Lambert <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Lambert, Taylor <\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cThere\u2019s nothing more delightful in my day than getting on a call telling an agent or an actor, \u2018Hey, you\u2019re booked for this job.\u2019\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-taylor-lambert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Taylor Lambert <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Lamontagne, Linda <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;When it comes to casting, in general, I try to always keep an open mind to everyone and every circumstance.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-linda-lamontagne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get To Know the Casting Director: Linda Lamontagne&nbsp; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Lazer, Ken <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/ken-lazer-pulls-back-the-curtain-on-casting-two-artios-nominated-spots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Ken Lazer Pulls Back the Curtain on Casting Two Artios-Nominated Spots <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Lee, Charlene <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;An audition isn\u2019t getting about getting something right. I think it\u2019s just to not be afraid to bring yourself to the room and to every audition that you do because you\u2019re uniquely you and you\u2019re bringing something unique.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-beef-casting-directors-claire-koonce-and-charlene-lee-became-a-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> How &#8220;Beef&#8221; Casting Directors Claire Koonce and Charlene Lee Became a Team <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Leonard, Kate <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Casting directors watch everything, every single thing that comes in. We also watch a lot of Australian films, TV shows, web series and short films, and we make a note of everyone. We are always watching you \u2014in the non-creepiest of ways.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/kate-leonard-of-telford-leonard-casting-talks-key-moments-leading-to-her-career-what-keeps-her-excited-about-casting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Kate Leonard of Telford Leonard Casting Talks Key Moments Leading to Her Career, What Keeps Her Excited About Casting <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/alison-telford-and-kate-leonard-tune-into-your-instinct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alison Telford and Kate Leonard: \u2018Tune In to Your Instinct\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Levitt, Heidi<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I always saw myself as a storyteller, and I see myself wanting to tell personal stories that have a larger sort of framework around them.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-heidi-levitt-reveals-the-moment-she-knew-she-had-to-create-walk-with-me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casting Director Heidi Levitt Reveals the Moment She Knew She Had to Create \u2018Walk With Me\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Levy, Brian <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I always tell actors that if they get the audition, they\u2019re halfway there, because some deranged casting director, much like myself, has chosen you to audition for whatever role it is we\u2019re auditioning you for.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/head-over-hills-casting-director-brian-levy-reveals-what-he-teaches-his-students-to-help-them-become-better-actors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> &#8220;Head Over Heels&#8221; Casting Director Brian Levy Reveals What He Teaches His Students to Help Them Become Better Actors <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lewis, Ellen<\/strong><br><em>&#8220;I don\u2019t know if actors realize that we are fans of theirs and that we are rooting for them. We don\u2019t know when the right project is going to come along that allows us to finally cast them.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/christy-casting-sydney-sweeney-ellen-lewis-kate-sprance\/\">Inside the Casting of \u2018Christy\u2019: How Ellen Lewis &amp; Kate Sprance Cast Sydney Sweeney<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Lewis, Jenny <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Put your own stamp on the character. It\u2019s that intangible thing you can\u2019t describe that makes a person right for a part.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-sara-kay-and-jenny-lewis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Directors Sara Kay and Jenny Lewis Discuss the Differences Between Canadian and American Casting <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Lewitt, Michelle <\/strong><br><br><em>&#8220;Look at yourself and what you bring to the table for this character, and then mold the character based on what you authentically can bring.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/michelle-lewitt-looks-for-authentic-humanity-in-auditions\/\">Michelle Lewitt Looks for \u2018Authentic Humanity\u2019 in Auditions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Liem, Caroline <\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;Actors may wonder what\u2019s happening when they don\u2019t hear anything afterwards, but it\u2019s a matter of us having conversations about them and advocating for them. Casting goes to great lengths to make talent seen and heard.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-caroline-liem\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Caroline Liem <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Lilly, Destiny<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;I always say, especially if you&#8217;re coming in person for an audition, just to make sure that you&#8217;re prepared in the sense of what preparation is for you. And that we&#8217;re not looking for memorization.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/csa-president-destiny-lilly-discusses-her-epic-casting-run\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CSA President Destiny Lilly Discusses Her Epic Casting Run<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-talk-their-nominated-projects-on-the-2024-artios-awards-red-carpet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casting Directors Talk Their Nominated Projects on the 2024 Artios Awards Red Carpet <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Links, AJ <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;The way you cast a project can change the context or even the meaning \u2014 it\u2019s essentially dramaturgy.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-talk-their-nominated-projects-on-the-2024-artios-awards-red-carpet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Directors Talk Their Nominated Projects on the 2024 Artios Awards Red Carpet <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-aj-links\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: AJ Links <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Little Canfield, Tiffany <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;That feeling of becoming a better artist every day has continued throughout my career because each casting job is an immersion into something new.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/the-casting-of-monsters-with-tiffany-little-canfield-and-josh-einsohn\/\">The Casting of \u2018Monsters,\u2019 with Tiffany Little Canfield and Josh Einsohn<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-tiffany-little-canfield\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Tiffany Little Canfield&nbsp; <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-talk-their-nominated-projects-on-the-2024-artios-awards-red-carpet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Directors Talk Their Nominated Projects on the 2024 Artios Awards Red Carpet <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Loftus, Jason<\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cAuditioning is a skill. Some people get it right away, and some immensely talented people just really struggle with the process. It&#8217;s our job to recognize that and help the actor, maybe prep the director that the actor needs a little bit more than what we&#8217;re giving them.&nbsp;\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/diane-heery-and-jason-loftus-reveal-the-secret-to-casting-in-philadelphia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diane Heery and Jason Loftus Reveal the Secret to Casting in Philadelphia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Loland-Ringer, Karlie <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;&#8230; be yourself, which I know sounds so clich\u00e9, but the way I see it is, you\u2019re the product as the actor, so I\u2019m gonna want to know that you\u2019ve got a great personality, that you\u2019re easy to get along with, that you\u2019re fun.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/summer-camp-casting-director-karlie-loland-ringer-talks-manifesting-her-casting-career-working-on-the-hallmark-channel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> &#8220;Summer Camp&#8221; Casting Director Karlie Loland-Ringer Talks Manifesting Her Casting Career, Working With the Hallmark Channel <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>London, Lisa<\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;&#8230; it takes a huge amount of persistence. There\u2019s a lot of rejection and things that happen. But if \u2014 like I said \u2014 you love it and it\u2019s what you want to do, then you keep persisting along that road.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-we-role-episode-10-actor-anxiety-mindset-hacks-that-actually-work-with-casting-director-lisa-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u2018How We Role\u2019 Episode 10: Actor Anxiety? Mindset Hacks That Actually Work with Casting Director Lisa London<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Ludwitzke, Liz <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/artios-nominated-casting-directors-liz-ludwitzke-and-jordana-sapiurka-reflect-on-their-careers-working-with-denise-chamian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artios-Nominated Casting Directors Liz Ludwitzke and Jordana Sapiurka Reflect on Their Careers, Working With Denise Chamian<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Lutz, Shasta <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Do not apologize. Do not go in the room unless you are prepared and know that occasionally, you just draw a blank\u2026 Being as prepared as you can, that\u2019s what we\u2019re looking for.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/livestream-turning-auditions-into-bookings-with-casting-director-shasta-lutz-cdc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Livestream: Turning Auditions Into Bookings With Casting Director Shasta Lutz, CDC <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Lyon, Natalie <\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cWe\u2019re looking for people who are generous and nice to be around that will also bring something special to the project.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-natalie-lyon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Natalie Lyon <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"m\"><\/a><strong>Maisto, Matthew<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I want actors to come into an audition room and own that room for however many minutes they\u2019re there. Take the space and use it as a place to put on a show and impress us a little bit.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/terrifier-3-casting-director-matthew-maisto-talks-coming-aboard-the-slasher-franchise-learning-from-top-casting-directors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Terrifier 3\u2019 Casting Director Matthew Maisto Talks Coming Aboard the Slasher Franchise, Learning from Top Casting Directors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Manyette, Rita<br>\n<\/strong><em>&#8220;I love when a person really gets the character. Even the smallest nuances can be shown if you find where you would be if you were like that person.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-rita-manyette\/\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Rita Manyette<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Markowitz, Shayna<\/strong><br><em>&#8220;Casting is very collaborative. It\u2019s a real partnership with Bradley [Cooper] and me, and I feel really lucky that he\u2019s open to my ideas or looking at roles a different way.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/is-this-thing-on-cast-shayna-markowitz\/\">Casting Insights: \u2018Is This Thing On?\u2019 Shayna Markowitz<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mayfield, Laray <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Be uber-prepared. Come in, do your best and walk away from it.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-laray-mayfield-became-director-david-finchers-go-to-casting-director\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> How Laray Mayfield Became Director David Fincher&#8217;s Go-to Casting Director <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>  McBride, Nancy <\/strong><br><br><em>&#8220;Understand presentation. Presentation is vital. You\u2019ve got one shot. Half the time, if they turn on that video and you don\u2019t look good, they\u2019re only going to give you three seconds, then go to the next. It\u2019s all about presentation.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/nancy-mcbride-on-why-audio-video-quality-is-key-for-self-tapes\/\">Nancy McBride On Why Audio, Video Quality is Key for Self Tapes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/10-questions-with-nancy-mcbride-of-reel-kasting-productions\/\">10 Questions with Nancy McBride of Reel Kasting Productions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/master-your-self-tape-14-top-tips-from-casting-directors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master Your Self Tape: 14 Top Tips From Casting Directors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>McCarthy, Barbara <\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;When you go in that room, we want to help you do your best. I would like to just see them come in with that confidence of assuming that we\u2019re all in their corner.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/sitting-in-bars-with-cake-casting-director-barbara-mccarthy-on-working-with-younger-casts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> &#8220;Sitting in Bars with Cake&#8221; Casting Director Barbara McCarthy Talks Working With Younger Casts <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>McCracken, Becca <\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;When you go in that room, we want to help you do your best. I would like to just see them come in with that confidence of assuming that we\u2019re all in their corner.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/becca-mccracken-on-the-nuances-of-regional-theater-casting\/\">Becca McCracken On the Nuances of Regional Theater Casting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>McLeod, Thea<\/strong><br> <em>\u201cOne of those things I love discovering when I\u2019m watching different auditions, or having you in the room, is you bringing yourself to the role. Sometimes people don\u2019t realize how unique they are as individual performers. There\u2019s nothing better than that.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/thea-mcleod-mental-mealth-is-so-important-in-this-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CGA President Thea McLeod: \u2018Mental Health Is So Important in This Industry\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/meet-thea-mcleod-president-of-the-casting-guild-of-australia-cga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meet Thea McLeod, President of the Casting Guild of Australia (CGA)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> McGee, Robert <\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cThat\u2019s one of the wonderful things about casting, is when you can help give somebody an opportunity like that. It just makes you feel so good that they were able to land these iconic parts, and they\u2019re so happy.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/ruth-lambert-and-robert-mcgee-discuss-their-artios-nomination-recasting-rick-and-morty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> &#8220;Sitting in Bars with Cake&#8221; Casting Director Barbara McCarthy Talks Working With Younger Casts <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> McSweeney, Tom <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Make the camera work for you. Don\u2019t be afraid of it. It\u2019s your best friend.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-directors-tom-mcsweeney-dave-newman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Directors: Tom McSweeney &amp; Dave Newman <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Meltzer, Howard <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-talk-their-nominated-projects-on-the-2024-artios-awards-red-carpet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casting Directors Talk Their Nominated Projects on the 2024 Artios Awards Red Carpet <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> M\u00e9nager, Juliette <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;My job is to lead the actor (in such a way) where they can open themselves up to be their best. I usually let them do one pass because sometimes they have a creative idea (for the character) and I want to let them have that.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/franklin-casting-director-juliette-menager-talks-working-with-suzanne-smith-the-challenges-of-finding-english-speaking-french-actors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Franklin&#8221; Casting Director Juliette M\u00e9nager Talks Working With Suzanne Smith, the Challenges of Finding English-Speaking French Actors <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Miclat, Geoff <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I love seeing how an actor will take a character because I\u2019ll read it one way, and then I\u2019ll watch 15 people do it similar but different, or some people might even [be] completely different.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-geoff-miclat-talks-breaking-into-casting-working-with-clint-eastwood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casting Director Geoff Miclat Talks Breaking into Casting, Working With Clint Eastwood <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Midell, David<\/strong><br><br><em>&#8220;You still want to be in very close contact with the actors because the actors are putting themselves into some emotionally and physically vulnerable positions, and they want to know that they\u2019re in good hands and that they\u2019re going to be protected and supported.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-geoff-miclat-talks-breaking-into-casting-working-with-clint-eastwood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/david-midell-on-the-casting-of-the-ritual\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Midell on the Casting of \u2018The Ritual\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Midthunder, Angelique <\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;I just want actors to know how much we are in their corner, and working for them to give them every opportunity to put their best foot forward.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/the-curse-casting-director-angelique-midthunder-discusses-her-casting-origins-and-connecting-with-actors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;The Curse&#8221; Casting Director Angelique Midthunder Discusses Her Casting Origins and Connecting With Actors <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-talk-their-nominated-projects-on-the-2024-artios-awards-red-carpet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casting Directors Talk Their Nominated Projects on the 2024 Artios Awards Red Carpet <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-angelique-midthunder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Angelique Midthunder<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-insights-angelique-midthunder-on-casting-opus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casting Insights: Angelique Midthunder on Casting &#8216;Opus&#8217;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Moody, Kirkland <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Improv is really important, as well as just having the willingness to play and not get stuck in your one way of doing something.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/commercial-audition-tales-with-casting-director-kirkland-moody\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Commercial Audition Tales With Casting Director Kirkland Moody <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Morman, Meg <\/strong><br><em>&#8220;I felt like that was exciting, to bridge both of those worlds in one profession, and it spoke to my skill set.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/a-peek-behind-the-casting-society-curtain-with-meg-morman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">A Peek Behind the Casting Society Curtain with Meg Morman<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Murtagh-Monks, Annie <\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;As well as having the functional satisfaction of working in an industry that\u2019s creative, inclusive, that\u2019s making attempts to incorporate diversity in a very real way, the joy that I get in being able to watch a feature film or tv series that I cast gives me a real thrill.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/annie-murtagh-monks-advice-for-handling-industry-uncertainty\/\">Annie Murtagh-Monks\u2019 Advice for Handling Industry Uncertainty<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/livestream-casting-in-western-australia-with-casting-director-annie-murtagh-monks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/livestream-casting-in-western-australia-with-casting-director-annie-murtagh-monks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Livestream: Casting in Western Australia With Casting Director Annie Murtagh-Monks <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"n\"><\/a><strong> Nayor, Nancy <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Sometimes people are so concerned with making the wrong choice that they go vanilla instead of taking bold chances, which I think are the auditions that are the most memorable.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/the-baxters-lisa-frankenstein-casting-director-nancy-nayor-opens-up-about-genre-casting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> &#8220;Barbarian,&#8221; &#8220;Lisa Frankenstein&#8221; Casting Director Nancy Nayor Opens Up About Genre Casting <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Nesbitt, Justin<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Go with your gut instincts on the performance, on who you think that character is and don&#8217;t be afraid to do something different that&#8217;s maybe not always on the page, because that stands out.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-justin-nesbitt-combines-casting-acting-and-producing-to-successfully-navigate-the-world-of-indie-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Justin Nesbitt Combines Casting, Acting and Producing to Successfully Navigate the World of Indie Films<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Newman, Dave <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;There\u2019s so much in an audition that an actor needs to let go of, and if they\u2019re brave enough to do that, then we usually get a really great result \u2013 even if the actor thinks it was a six-car pile-up on a highway after a tsunami during an earthquake and a blizzard.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-directors-tom-mcsweeney-dave-newman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Directors: Tom McSweeney &amp; Dave Newman <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"o\"><\/a><strong> O&#8217;Brien, Wendy <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Everyone really cared about the whole process, which was lovely, getting to see all the heart behind it.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-wendy-obrien\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Wendy O&#8217;Brien <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> O&#8217;Neil, Melissa <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;This is the thing, when you come in, we\u2019re asking you to play. We\u2019re asking you to take a leap. These are the circumstances of the role. How would you do it?&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/actor-empowerment-with-casting-director-mel-oneil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Livestream: Actor Empowerment With Casting Director Mel O\u2019Neil <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-melissa-oneil-provides-a-deep-dive-into-the-world-of-commercial-casting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Director Melissa O\u2019Neil Provides a Deep Dive into the World of Commercial Casting <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"p\"><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>Paige, Mike<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Most importantly, and I know this is easier said than done, this is the chance to play and have fun.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/mike-page-and-arlie-day-talk-audition-flexibility-and-over-taping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mike Page and Arlie Day Talk Audition Flexibility and Over-taping<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Papsidera, John <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I love actors. It\u2019s part of my job to create space where actors can share a bit of their soul because that\u2019s what the job is to me. I go to the nth degree, or I try within my means to create a creatively stimulating space.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/john-papsidera-gives-insights-on-the-casting-of-superman\/\">John Papsidera Gives Insights on the Casting of \u2018Superman\u2019<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/john-papsidera-yellowstones-dutton-family-casting-oppenheimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/john-papsidera-yellowstones-dutton-family-casting-oppenheimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Papsidera on Establishing &#8220;Yellowstone&#8217;s&#8221; Dutton Family and Casting Christopher Nolan&#8217;s &#8220;Oppenheimer&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/legendary-casting-director-john-papsidera-talks-lessons-in-chemistry-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Legendary Casting Director John Papsidera Talks &#8220;Lessons in Chemistry&#8221; and More <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Paris, Chase <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Don\u2019t simply wait for someone to notice you, go out of your way to be noticed and get on their radar.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-chase-paris-the-vision-behind-the-roles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casting Director Chase Paris: The Vision Behind the Roles<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Park, Theo <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I\u2019d say do your homework as much as you can. If you are only sent a paragraph and you don\u2019t know the show, find at least who the showrunners are, what they might have done before and what the tone of those pieces might have been.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-theo-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Theo Park <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/theo-park-pulls-back-the-curtain-on-casting-ted-lasso\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Theo Park Pulls Back the Curtain on Casting &#8220;Ted Lasso&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/theo-park-talks-the-casting-process-for-ted-lasso-amazons-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Theo Park Talks the Casting Process for &#8220;Ted Lasso,&#8221; Amazon&#8217;s &#8220;The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Patton, Cami <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Come in an open vessel. Come in having already made choices. Have an idea of what you plan to do, but also listen and be open because that might get thrown out the window before you even start.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-cami-patton-on-bringing-the-post-apocalyptic-world-of-silo-to-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Director Cami Patton on Bringing the Post-Apocalyptic World of &#8220;Silo&#8221; to Life <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-cami-patton-on-working-with-mike-white-and-jason-katims-auditions-and-a-i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Director Cami Patton On Working With Mike White and Jason Katims, Auditions and A.I. <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Payne, Tim<\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;Be present. Be in the moment. Be alive. Be listening, as well as performing, as well as knowing your lines, but also be ready for what opportunity there is for something real to happen.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/tim-paynes-advice-for-staying-present-be-in-the-moment\/\">Tim Payne\u2019s Advice for Staying Present<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pizzuti, Armando<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Have fun with it. That\u2019s the key. Go with your heart and not with your mind.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a title=\"\u2018Here After\u2019 Casting Director Armando Pizzuti Talks Switching from Acting to Casting, Working from Brazil During COVID\" href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/here-after-casting-director-armando-pizzuti-talks-switching-from-acting-to-casting-working-from-brazil-during-covid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Here After\u2019 Casting Director Armando Pizzuti Talks Switching from Acting to Casting, Working from Brazil During COVID<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Pierre, George <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;In terms of on-screen representation, I think that all races need to be represented accurately and not just in stereotyped roles.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-george-pierre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: George Pierre\u2028 <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Presser, Jennifer <\/strong><br><br><em>&#8220;Take classes or workshops of some sort. Anything where you can be in the room with other people who are giving you notes, because that&#8217;s the biggest thing I&#8217;ve noticed.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/jennifer-presser-on-mentoring-taking-notes-from-others\/\">Jennifer Presser on Mentoring, Taking Notes From Others<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Pretsfelder, Demchick Danielle<\/strong><br><br><em>&#8220;I\u2019m hoping what I\u2019m doing is going to change the trajectory of our industry, and also have more people of all identities in casting and our business in general.<\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-danielle-pretsfelder-demchick-csa-elevates-underrepresented-communities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick, CSA, Elevates Underrepresented Communities&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-we-role-episode-12-voice-over-career-advice-from-casting-director-danielle-pretsfelder-demchick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u2018How We Role\u2019 Episode 12: Voiceover Career Advice from Casting Director Danielle Pretsfelder Demchick<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Price, Sarah <\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;One of the big things is their commitment to the craft and commitment to the role. Also, because I work with a lot of non-professional actors, sometimes it can be difficult to get hold of them, so being responsive is important.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/cast-away-nts-sarah-price-shares-her-journey-from-hospitality-to-casting-working-with-first-time-actors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Cast Away NT&#8217;s Sarah Price Shares Her Journey from Hospitality to Casting, Working with First Time Actors <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Pringle, Stephanie <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;For me, the moment that I figured out I never wanted to do anything else was when I was leaving my first casting job in Melbourne to move to Sydney. I just realized that it wasn\u2019t an option for me to not work in casting because I really like it and am good at it.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-directors-alison-fowler-and-stephanie-pringle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Directors: Alison Fowler and Stephanie Pringle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/chicken-chips-casting-duo-talk-launching-the-audition-academy-collective-casting-myths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chicken &amp;amp; Chips Casting Duo Talk Casting Myths, Launching the Audition Academy Collective<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"r\"><\/a><strong> Radley, Justin <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;No matter how similar everyone appeared on the surface, their own authenticity is what distinguished them. That\u2019s why the most important thing to remember when trying to stand out from the others is to embrace your authenticity.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-to-stand-out-in-a-sea-of-sameness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> How to Stand Out in a Sea of Sameness <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Rapaport, David <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I don\u2019t know what a perfect audition is, because I don\u2019t know exactly what I\u2019m looking for. I want to encourage them to make choices. I encourage people to find their unique selves and put it out there on the tape.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/meet-the-man-turning-queer-and-trans-people-into-superheroes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Meet the Man Turning Queer and Trans People Into Superheroes <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a title=\"David Rapaport and Lyndsey Baldasare Talk Casting for the CW and Share Audition Tips\" href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/david-rapaport-and-lyndsey-baldasare-talk-casting-for-the-cw-and-share-audition-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Rapaport and Lyndsey Baldasare Talk Casting for the CW and Share Audition Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rasmussen, Peter<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;In order to make the best decision, you [must] find the most important thing in the role and then listen to your gut reaction.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/peter-rasmussen-reflects-on-his-casting-process-and-shares-advice-for-actors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peter Rasmussen Reflects on His Casting Process and Shares Advice for Actors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Records, Laurie <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Keep your actor social media account pristine and with a focus that is going to serve you as an actor.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-laurie-records-talks-about-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Director Laurie Records Talks About Social Media <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/commercial-actors-should-never\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Commercial Actors Should Never Break Simple Callback Rules <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/commercial-actors-should-never-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Commercial Actors Should Never Disparage the \u201cSilly Asks\u201d of Their Auditions <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/commercial-actors-should-never-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Commercial Actors Should Never Fail to Get the Self Tape Done <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/what-commercial-actors-should-never\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Commercial Actors Should Never Forget Their Self Tape Job List <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/commercial-actors-should-never-part-two\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Commercial Actors Should Never Neglect the Easy Stuff For Self Tape Requests <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/commercial-actors-should-never-be-without-confidence-in-the-audition-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Commercial Actors Should Never Be Without Confidence in the Audition Room <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/commercial-audition-basics-from-casting-director-laurie-records\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Commercial Audition Basics From Casting Director Laurie Records <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/essential-tips-for-getting-brilliant-commercial-headshots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Essential Tips for Getting Brilliant Commercial Headshots <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/parting-the-clouds-of-callbacks-and-casting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Parting the Clouds of Callbacks and Casting <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/to-go-or-not-to-go\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> To Go or Not to Go? <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/trust-not-talent-can-make-or-break-a-commercial-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Trust (Not Talent) Can Make or Break a Commercial Career <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/when-to-say-yes-and-when-to-say-no-in-commercial-acting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> When to Say \u201cYes\u201d and When to Say \u201cNo\u201d in Commercial Acting <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Reher, Kevin <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;My joke is that I am part of the front-of-the-house crew who works with the filmmakers to find the right actors, and then we kick it over to business affairs to handle the deals on the back end of things.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-kevin-reher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get to Know the Casting Director: Kevin Reher <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/kevin-reher-talks-why-funny-is-money-in-animation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kevin Reher Talks Why \u2018Funny is Money\u2019 in Animation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Reiss, Rachel <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;It depends on the project, but I\u2019d say for most of the animation and podcasts and VO stuff I\u2019ve done, I\u2019m also watching their reels or their clips because I do want an idea of what their natural base level and voice is. And then if it\u2019s a project where there are extreme characters, then I\u2019ll start delving into their animation demos.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-rachel-reiss-csa-answers-your-burning-questions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Director Rachel Reiss, CSA Answers Your Burning Questions <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ren\u00e9, Amey<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Do a good job every time, make strong choices and get it in on time. Just do the work. Don\u2019t get caught up in all the other stuff. Also, if you\u2019re in a film that goes to a film festival, go.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/meet-amey-rene-indie-films-talent-whisperer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meet Amey Ren\u00e9: Indie Film\u2019s Talent Whisperer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ricchiazzi, Jennifer <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I have the benefit of working in independent film. I send the script to everybody.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/jennifer-ricchiazzi-discusses-the-importance-of-script-analysis-casting-reagan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Jennifer Ricchiazzi Discusses the Importance of Script Analysis, Casting &#8220;Reagan&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Romano, Debby <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;&#8230; when you\u2019re choosing your two takes, choose one that is just the words on the page. Then choose one where you know improv can be added, whether it be a button at the end, or a funny reaction\u2026 just so we can see the instinct of the actor.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-brett-benner-and-debby-romano-built-the-world-of-apple-tvs-shrinking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Brett Benner and Debby Romano Built the World of Apple TV+\u2019s \u2018Shrinking\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-talk-their-nominated-projects-on-the-2024-artios-awards-red-carpet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Casting Directors Talk Their Nominated Projects on the 2024 Artios Awards Red Carpet <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Roncali, Marisol<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;This is why the audition process is so important: Zazie Beetz had auditioned for Star Wars and we loved her from that and that\u2019s how we knew to bring her in for Deadpool.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/chelsea-ellis-bloch-and-marisol-roncali-discuss-career-highlights-casting-apple-tvs-lady-in-the-lake\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chelsea Ellis Bloch and Marisol Roncali Discuss Career Highlights, Casting Apple TV+\u2019s \u2018Lady in the Lake\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Rosen, Rose <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I love the bold choice. That\u2019s why I love to see two and even three takes, and if they\u2019re separate clips, you\u2019ve made my life easy.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-we-role-episode-13-5-business-principles-every-actor-should-know-with-casting-director-rose-rosen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u2018How We Role\u2019 Episode 13: 5 Business Principles Every Actor Should Know with Casting Director Rose Rosen<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-confidentials-rose-rosen-on-what-led-to-her-starting-her-podcast-how-the-casting-industrys-changed-since-the-pandemic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u2018Casting Confidential\u2019s Rose Rosen on What Led to Starting Her Podcast, How the Casting Industry\u2019s Changed Since the Pandemic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/self-tape-tips-with-rose-rosen-csa-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Livestream: Self Tape Tips With Rose Rosen, CSA <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Rosenthal, Laura <\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cI\u2019ve worked with Laura Rosenthal since Velvet Goldmine in 1998 and I\u2019ve never deviated.\u201d \u2014&nbsp;Todd Haynes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/todd-haynes-talks-casting-charles-melton-in-may-december-and-his-relationship-with-casting-director-laura-rosenthal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Todd Haynes Talks Casting Charles Melton in &#8220;May December&#8221; and His Relationship With Casting Director Laura Rosenthal <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Ross, Marisa <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;You have to make yourself into a commodity that people are like \u2018I want to know that person, I want to hire that person, I want to rep that person.\u2019&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/inside-the-casting-process-with-marisa-ross-csa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Livestream: Inside the Casting Process With Marisa Ross, CSA <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Rousse, Helene <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I think the audition starts when you walk into the office, even before coming in the audition room, because the people that are there, an assistant, whoever is receiving you, are as important, and you never know who they are.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/helene-rousse-talks-casting-voiceover-having-an-entrepreneurial-spirit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Helene Rousse Talks Casting Voiceover, Having an Entrepreneurial Spirit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Rubin, David <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Everything from my past that reflected my love for the theater and for actors seamlessly intersected with my interest in having a professional life in the entertainment field. Casting was it for me.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-david-rubin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Get To Know the Casting Director: David Rubin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Rubin, Tara<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/available-now-listen-to-episodes-1-and-2-of-how-we-role-featuring-carlacia-grant-and-tara-rubin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Available Now! Listen to Episodes 1 and 2 of \u2018How We Role\u2019 Featuring Carlacia Grant and Tara Rubin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Rudin, Jen <\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cIt\u2019s important to have a website first and also to realize, when it comes to social media, it\u2019s a very small world.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/a-conversation-with-jen-rudin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> A Conversation With Jen Rudin: Former Award-Winning Casting Director &amp; Current Animation Agent at ICM Partners <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Rudnicke, Jennifer <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;The times when I feel most proud aren\u2019t necessarily attached to a specific project. Rather, it\u2019s those instances when you feel like you\u2019ve hit the jackpot. I\u2019m talking about the moments when you read a script and instantly think of the exact actor for the role, the person you feel is meant to play it.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-jennifer-rudnicke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Jennifer Rudnicke <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Ryan, Karen <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I have such a lot of respect for actors, knowing how much they have to go through for every role.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-karen-ryan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Karen Ryan <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"s\"><\/a><strong> Sanford, Michael <\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cI\u2019m grateful that I\u2019m still doing this. I still really like what I do \u2014 I\u2019m very lucky.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-michael-sanford\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Michael Sanford <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> <\/strong><a name=\"s\"><\/a><strong> Salmon, Gregory <\/strong><br><br><em>\u201cIf you find that casting is continuously calling you in, then you\u2019re doing something right. Eventually, it will click.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/gregory-salmon-dont-be-nervous-we-want-you-to-do-well\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gregory Salmon: \u2018Don\u2019t be Nervous, We Want You to Do Well\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sapikura, Jordana <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/artios-nominated-casting-directors-liz-ludwitzke-and-jordana-sapiurka-reflect-on-their-careers-working-with-denise-chamian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artios-Nominated Casting Directors Liz Ludwitzke and Jordana Sapiurka Reflect on Their Careers, Working With Denise Chamian<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Schnee, Paul <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;With directors, you get a vibe for the kinds of actors they like. It\u2019s often just as much about personality and what that person is like as a human as it is about their acting style.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/kerry-barden-and-paul-schnee-talk-casting-palm-royale-and-share-self-tape-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kerry Barden and Paul Schnee Talk Casting &#8220;Palm Royale&#8221; and Share Self Tape Tips <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Schubert, Julie <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;What we\u2019re looking for is someone with a unique point of view that makes sense.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/julie-schubert-talks-casting-hulus-under-the-bridge-the-importance-of-her-work-on-the-holocaust-documentary-resistance-they-fought-back\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Julie Schubert talks Casting Hulu&#8217;s &#8220;Under the Bridge,&#8221; the Importance of Her Work on the Holocaust Documentary &#8220;Resistance: They Fought Back&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-we-role-bonus-episode-emmy-winning-casting-director-julie-schubert-keep-it-simple\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u2018How We Role\u2019 Bonus Episode: Emmy-Winning Casting Director Julie Schubert \u2014 \u2018Keep It Simple\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Schuster, Arlene <\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cI\u2019m going to start with the lobby because I think it\u2019s really important when you have an audition to make sure you\u2019re prepared.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-arlene-schuster-teaches-actor-etiquette-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casting Director Arlene Schuster Teaches \u2018Actor Etiquette 101\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Schweber, Emily<\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cAsk questions. Even when you get a request for a self tape audition, you can still reach out and ask questions.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/emily-schweber-explains-the-differences-between-casting-video-games-and-film\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emily Schweber Explains the Differences Between Casting Video Games and Film<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Sheaks, Christine <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Actors need to know who they are and be connected to it before they get in the room. What makes an actor different is what\u2019s going to get him or her the job; it\u2019s a light that shines brightly.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/audition-advice-with-casting-director-christine-sheaks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Audition Advice with Casting Director Christine Sheaks <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/four-casting-directors-share-audition-advice-and-audition-mistakes-actors-should-avoid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Four Casting Directors Share Audition Advice and Audition Mistakes Actors Should Avoid <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Sherman, Jessica <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;As far as the actual audition, it\u2019s mostly just about listening. You should listen to the reader when you\u2019re in the scene and then listen to the direction given about it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/audition-advice-with-casting-director-jessica-sherman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Audition Advice with Casting Director Jessica Sherman <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/four-casting-directors-share-audition-advice-and-audition-mistakes-actors-should-avoid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Four Casting Directors Share Audition Advice and Audition Mistakes Actors Should Avoid <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/jessica-sherman-on-the-casting-of-predator-killer-of-killers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jessica Sherman on the Casting of \u2018Predator: Killer of Killers\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Shopmaker, Susan <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I think humans are complicated, so we needed actors who could give us those layers and all the while looking like they were from this world.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/susan-shopmaker-talks-casting-the-holdovers-her-bafta-nom-alexander-paynes-napping-habits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Susan Shopmaker Talks Casting \u2018The Holdovers,\u2019 Her BAFTA Nom, Alexander Payne\u2019s Napping Habits <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Simkin, Margery<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;You just have to come in and take a swing and then you&#8217;re either &#8220;it&#8221; or you&#8217;re not. Not getting a part doesn&#8217;t mean you&#8217;re not talented. It just means you&#8217;re not right for that role.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/inside-margery-simkins-casting-legacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inside Margery Simkin\u2019s Casting Legacy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Simon, Claire <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I want every actor who auditions to give an amazing performance. As casting directors, we\u2019re on your side, and I even used to have a sign up in my office that said just that.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-claire-simon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Claire Simon <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sinacore, Paul<\/strong><br><em>&#8220;Find your strengths and lean into those things, because that\u2019s what makes you unique. That\u2019s what makes you castable.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-insights-paul-sinacore-actor-advice\/\">Paul Sinacore On What Casting Directors Actually Look For (and How Actors Can Stand Out in the Room)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Sinclair, Caroline<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I think we\u2019re all so connected, and I think it\u2019s really important for actors to remember that. We love actors.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/caroline-sinclair-talks-breaking-into-casting-for-independent-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caroline Sinclair Talks Breaking into Casting for Independent Films<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Skotchdopole, Chris <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;&#8230; the idea is to do whatever you can do to take the performers\u2019 instincts and sensibilities of who they are and try to attach them to the character. They\u2019ll just start breathing together as one.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/chris-skotchdopole-and-larry-fessenden-discuss-the-casting-process-of-crumb-catcher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Skotchdopole and Larry Fessenden Discuss the Casting Process of &#8220;Crumb Catcher&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Smith Shevchenko, Christine <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Bring yourself into the character. Because while we enjoy watching actors, I don\u2019t want to see you acting. I want the character to come through you.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/netflixs-obliterated-casting-directors-alexis-frank-koczara-christine-smith-shevchenko-and-associate-gianna-butler-reflect-on-their-casting-journeys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netflix\u2019s \u2018Obliterated\u2019 Casting Directors Alexis Frank Koczara, Christine Smith Shevchenko and Associate Gianna Butler Reflect on Their Casting Journeys <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Smith, Suzanne <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;We try and give as much information as possible that we can. Sometimes you can\u2019t because the project is a secret squirrel.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/franklin-casting-director-juliette-menager-talks-working-with-suzanne-smith-the-challenges-of-finding-english-speaking-french-actors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Franklin&#8221; Casting Director Juliette M\u00e9nager Talks Working with Suzanne Smith, the Challenges of Finding English-Speaking French Actors <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/suzanne-smith-talks-casting-michael-douglas-starring-mini-series-franklin-and-audition-advice-for-period-pieces\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Suzanne Smith Talks Casting Michael Douglas-Starring Mini Series &#8220;Franklin&#8221; and Audition Advice for Period Pieces <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Snow, Jamie <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Sometimes actors think we are looking for \u201cover the top\u201d or more of a sketch type of comedy, but we prefer a real, grounded performance with increased volume, energy and pace.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/what-you-might-not-know-about-casting-childrens-series\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What You Might Not Know About Casting Children\u2019s Series <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Sollitto, Jackie <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-talk-their-nominated-projects-on-the-2024-artios-awards-red-carpet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casting Directors Talk Their Nominated Projects on the 2024 Artios Awards Red Carpet <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Soper, Christi <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I started off as her assistant, and the department oversaw casting for live-action TV and live-action film at that time, as well as animation. That meant we got to do everything, which was cool, and it was a great way to learn all about casting.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-christi-soper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Christi Soper <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-insights-christi-soper-shares-casting-insights-for-the-bad-guys-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Casting Insights: Christi Soper Shares Casting Insights for \u2018The Bad Guys 2\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Sparer Roberts, Jamie <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;A big part of it is the connection between the casting director and the actor or the director and the actor.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-jamie-sparer-roberts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Jamie Sparer Roberts <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sprance, Kate<\/strong><br><em>&#8220;As casting directors, our job is knowing an actor\u2019s body of work. It\u2019s seeing the different levels they\u2019ve brought to other roles and knowing they could bring that to what we\u2019re trying to cast.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/christy-casting-sydney-sweeney-ellen-lewis-kate-sprance\/\">Inside the Casting of \u2018Christy\u2019: How Ellen Lewis &amp; Kate Sprance Cast Sydney Sweeney<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Stamey, Jason B. <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;On the opening night of that show, I saw all the amazing actors that I\u2019d helped cast go up and perform. I felt like I was entering into this new phase of my life and just wept with joy at finding a new creative drive for it.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-jason-b-stamey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Jason B. Stamey <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Syson, Lucinda <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Always read the material before. Sometimes, it is not the literal we\u2019re looking for, so an actor should carefully go through the script.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-lucinda-syson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Lucinda Syson <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/lucinda-syson-discusses-the-casting-process-behind-apple-tvs-foundation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lucinda Syson Discusses the Casting Process Behind Apple TV+&#8217;s &#8220;Foundation&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"t\"><\/a><a name=\"t\"><\/a><strong> Tannenbaum, Jesse <\/strong><br><em>&#8220;The main thing that has stayed constant is the search for dynamic people who are beautiful storytellers, but there has been a shift in the type of people we choose. What I mean by that is, we don\u2019t look for a \u201ctype\u201d anymore.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/jesse-tannenbaum-shares-casting-insights-for-survivor-and-the-amazing-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jesse Tannenbaum Shares Casting Insights for \u2018Survivor\u2019 and \u2018The Amazing Race\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Telsey, Bernie <\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;The art form of casting is to collaborate with directors and producers and writers &#8230; And I always wanted to take that one step further \u2014 let\u2019s collaborate amongst ourselves.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-casting-theater-broke-bernard-telsey-into-tv-and-film\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Casting Theater Broke Bernard Telsey into TV and Film<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/bernie-telsey-and-adam-caldwell-pull-back-the-curtain-on-s2-of-the-gilded-age\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bernie Telsey and Adam Caldwell Pull Back the Curtain on S2 of \u2018The Gilded Age\u2019 <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-bernie-telsey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Bernie Telsey <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Telford, Alison <\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;Tune in to your instinct. In the room, it\u2019s just being present and getting out of your head a little bit.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/alison-telford-and-kate-leonard-tune-into-your-instinct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alison Telford and Kate Leonard: \u2018Tune In to Your Instinct\u2019<\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tenner, Rachel <\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;I was thrilled about what I was doing, whether it was paperwork or being in the room with the actors or breaking down scripts. Casting just clicked for me right away.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-rachel-tenner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Rachel Tenner <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Terry, Christine <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-talk-their-nominated-projects-on-the-2024-artios-awards-red-carpet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casting Directors Talk Their Nominated Projects on the 2024 Artios Awards Red Carpet <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Testa, Michael<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;The first 30 seconds are the most important, because you\u2019ve got to connect. You\u2019ve got to reach through and grab.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-vets-testa-and-ystrom-on-casting-holiday-movies-youve-got-to-connect\/\">Casting Vets Testa and Ystrom on Casting Holiday Movies: \u201cYou\u2019ve Got to Connect\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Therrien, Jayson<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;If you need something from me, let me know. If you mess up, don\u2019t worry about it. I want the best performance out of you, and if I need to do something to help you, I will.&nbsp;&#8220;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-jayson-therrien-talks-why-slating-is-a-big-deal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casting Director Jayson Therrien Talks Why Slating is \u2018A Big Deal\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thomas, Sherry <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;The foundation that I try to come from is when the soul of the actor meets the soul of the character. The rest can be modulated from there.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-sherry-thomas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Sherry Thomas <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/sherry-thomas-on-how-casting-directors-also-have-to-audition-for-the-job-casting-apple-tvs-sugar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sherry Thomas on How Casting Directors Also Have to Audition for the Job, Casting Apple TV+&#8217;s &#8220;Sugar&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Thomas, Victoria <\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201c\u2026looking for a young deaf Black man to play a character who has a disability [\u2026] was satisfying because we were able to cast an actor to represent the community that he portrays.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-victoria-thomas-talks-the-morning-show-and-its-new-character\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casting Director Victoria Thomas Talks &#8220;The Morning Show&#8221; and Its New Character <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-victoria-thomas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Victoria Thomas <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/victoria-thomas-pulls-back-the-curtain-on-casting-the-last-of-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Victoria Thomas Pulls Back the Curtain on Casting &#8220;The Last of Us&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Tom, Millie <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;For me, the performance always comes first. So the first part of the audition is the speaking portion of the scene, and then we\u2019ll get into the physicality.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-millie-tom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Millie Tom <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Tomasello, Erin <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;&#8230;when it comes to casting unscripted series, you get to meet real people and hear about real challenges they\u2019ve overcome.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-talk-their-nominated-projects-on-the-2024-artios-awards-red-carpet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casting Directors Talk Their Nominated Projects on the 2024 Artios Awards Red Carpet <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-erin-tomasello\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Erin Tomasello&nbsp; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>  Trevellick, Jill <\/strong><br><br><em>&#8220;When you come in, it\u2019s because I believe you can do this. You have an ally in the room.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/jill-trevellick-on-why-you-shouldnt-be-nervous-during-auditions\/\">Jill Trevellick on Why You Shouldn\u2019t Be Nervous During Auditions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tucker, Meredith <\/strong><br> <em>&#8220;&#8230; I was really introduced to casting TV when I started working for Georgianne Walken and Sheila Jaffe. I came onto their team when they were working on season three of <\/em>The Sopranos<em>.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-meredith-tucker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Meredith Tucker <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Tylor O&#8217;Connor, Steven <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;&#8230; Once we saw their chemistry together, it was obvious they were the right people for the roles.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-steven-tylor-oconnor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Steven Tylor O\u2019Connor<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tweed, Finnian <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;&#8230; come in with fresh ideas and don&#8217;t be afraid to express your opinion and your views on the character or the script. Be open to direction. Always, always, always, always know who you&#8217;re meeting.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-insights-finnian-tweed-on-casting-a-working-man\/\">Casting Insights: Finnian Tweed on Casting \u2018A Working Man\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/finnian-tweed-talks-striking-it-out-on-his-own-working-with-sophie-holland-and-john-papsidera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Finnian Tweed Talks Striking it Out on His Own, Working With Sophie Holland and John Papsidera<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"u\"><\/a><strong> Ulrich, Robert J. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;I&nbsp;don\u2019t have a lot of rules. Being prepared is the one thing that to me separates the people that usually rise to the top, and those that don\u2019t.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/robert-j-ulrich-jackie-davies-on-the-boys-why-being-prepared-is-so-important\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Robert J. Ulrich, Jackie Davies on \u2018The Boys,\u2019 Why Being Prepared is So Important<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-talk-their-nominated-projects-on-the-2024-artios-awards-red-carpet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casting Directors Talk Their Nominated Projects on the 2024 Artios Awards Red Carpet <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"v\"><\/a><strong>Vacnin, Lynne<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I would say, keep your passion alive but find a way to supplement yourself so you\u2019re happy doing what you want to do while you\u2019re building your career. It\u2019s a journey and a career takes time.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/lynne-vacnin-founder-of-the-lynne-experience-shines-a-light-on-the-world-of-experiential-casting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lynne Vacnin, Founder of The Lynne Experience, Shines a Light on the World of Experiential Casting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Vallely, Tannis <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I also relish the opportunity to support the voices of storytellers whose stories differ from my own, along with the chance to hear somebody else\u2019s perspective on life.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-tannis-vallely\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Tannis Vallely <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Velasquez, Rhys <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Advocating for yourself is crucial. Don\u2019t hesitate to communicate your needs to do your best work.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-rhys-velasquez-on-their-core-principles-of-conscious-inclusive-and-representative-casting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casting Director Rhys Velasquez on Their Core Principles of Conscious, Inclusive and Representative Casting <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Venditti, Jennifer <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Don\u2019t try to impress and don\u2019t try to figure out what it is I want from you. Use your instincts, give it 100%, and then let it go. Let it go.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-jennifer-venditti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Jennifer Venditti <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/how-jennifer-venditti-broke-into-the-casting-world-from-the-fashion-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How Jennifer Venditti Broke into the Casting World from the Fashion Industry <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/bugonia-casting-jennifer-venditti-neurodivergent-talent\/\">Why Jennifer Venditti Cast Neurodivergent Talent for \u2018Bugonia\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/jennifer-venditti-on-how-to-be-a-breakout-talent\/\">Tips on Authenticity: Jennifer Venditti on the Safdie Brothers and How to Be a Breakout Talent<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Vincent, Stephen <\/strong><br> <em>\u201cYour job is not to get that job. It is to to stay true to the character, and give an entertaining performance.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/sig-de-miguel-and-stephen-vincent-stay-true-to-the-character\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sig De Miguel and Stephen Vincent: \u2018Stay True to the Character\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Vise, Dea <\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cMy favorite thing to say to actors is that without them, I don\u2019t have a job. They\u2019re a big part of the equation, and I really want them to know that because they\u2019ve given me my whole life.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/audition-advice-with-casting-director-dea-vise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Audition Advice with Casting Director Dea Vise <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"w\"><\/a><strong> Waldron, David <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I think it\u2019s a really good skill, especially if you want to further your career in acting, use background work as an opportunity to learn the craft to network and see see how the different departments operate as a whole.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/livestream-extras-casting-in-nyc-with-casting-director-david-waldron\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Livestream: Extras Casting in NYC with Casting Director David Waldron <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Ware, Martin<\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Just be able to come in with an idea of something and then be ready to listen and change things up.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/nina-gold-and-martin-ware-talk-casting-conclave-what-made-isabella-rossellini-right-for-her-role-as-sister-agnes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nina Gold and Martin Ware Talk Casting \u2018Conclave,\u2019 What Made Isabella Rossellini Right for Her Role as Sister Agnes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Waters, Mathew <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;You have to think about what the job is. Like, think about what the brand is. Look at how they portray themselves and what their values are. And then you have to mold yourself into a human representative of that brand, as opposed to playing a really good character and delivering a really good performance.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-mathew-waters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Mathew Waters <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Weissmueller, Lindsey <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;One thing I\u2019ve always prioritized telling actors is to take ownership of your approach to the character. Find a sense of comfort in what you\u2019re bringing in, comfort and competence, and lean into that rather than leaning into what you think somebody wants to see.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/sacramento-casting-director-lindsey-weissmueller-talks-falling-in-love-with-casting-why-she-doesnt-stick-to-one-genre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Sacramento&#8221; Casting Director Lindsey Weissmueller Talks Falling in Love with Casting, Why She Doesn&#8221;t Stick to One Genre <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Wicksteed, Rose <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I truly believe that the more we come back to ourselves and meet how we are in that moment, whatever it is, and then just use that, that\u2019s real for you in the moment.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/black-cake-casting-director-rose-wicksteed-discusses-the-teachings-of-casting-legend-nina-gold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#8220;Black Cake&#8221; Casting Director Rose Wicksteed Discusses the Teachings of Casting Legend Nina Gold <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Williams, Kim <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;Our job is taking the written word and translating it into human form so that\u2019s where the magic is: finding those beautiful stories and beautiful characters and helping bring them to life. That\u2019s why I love meeting actors and just getting to know them.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/audition-advice-with-casting-director-kim-williams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Audition Advice with Casting Director Kim Williams <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/four-casting-directors-share-audition-advice-and-audition-mistakes-actors-should-avoid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Four Casting Directors Share Audition Advice and Audition Mistakes Actors Should Avoid <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-kim-williams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Kim Williams <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Wistedt, Kimberly <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;It\u2019s lots of hard work, but I wouldn\u2019t change it for the world because I just feel like it\u2019s really put our market on the map.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/fincannon-associates-kimberly-wistedt-csa-talks-casting-netflixs-outer-banks-and-atlantas-amazing-brunches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fincannon &amp; Associates\u2019 Kimberly Wistedt, CSA Talks Casting Netflix\u2019s &#8220;Outer Banks&#8221; and Atlanta\u2019s Amazing Brunches <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Wolfe, George C. <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;These are ferocious and brilliant craftspeople with such heart, now playing people who had heart and ferocity and who were so committed. It was about pairing that up and making sure you had the right dynamics.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/filmmaker-george-c-wolfe-talks-mining-ma-raineys-black-bottom-cast-members-for-netflixs-rustin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Filmmaker George C. Wolfe Talks Mining &#8220;Ma Rainey&#8217;s Black Bottom&#8221; Cast Members for Netflix&#8217;s &#8220;Rustin&#8221; <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Woo, Leslie <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;And it kind of clicked at that moment that this job made all the sense in the world for me. It was a matter of realizing that work could actually feel this exciting.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-leslie-woo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Leslie Woo <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Wu, Becky <\/strong><br>\n<em>\u201cI\u2019ll pause here to note that I normally let the actor end the call on their end rather than remove them from it, myself, because it works better with how Zoom is set up.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-becky-wu-opens-up-about-facing-racism-in-the-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casting Director Becky Wu Opens Up about Facing Racism in the Industry <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/commercial-audition-tales-with-casting-director-becky-wu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Commercial Audition Tales with Casting Director Becky Wu <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"y\"><\/a><strong>Yanklewitz, Seth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Just be prepared. I never want people to be off-book, but make your choices before. Be kind to everyone in the office, and just be open and available to take direction.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/seth-yanklewitz-insights-on-comedy-acting-taking-direction\/\">Seth Yanklewitz\u2019 Insights on Comedy Acting, Taking Direction<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-anousha-zarkesh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-reflect-on-hollywood-lgbtq-evolution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Casting Directors Reflect on the Evolution of LGBTQ Roles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-kind-and-authentic-actors-with-seth-yanklewitz-how-we-role\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Casting Kind and Authentic Actors with Seth Yanklewitz | \u2018How We Role\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a name=\"z\"><\/a><strong>Ystom, Lisa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;You need a certain connection to the material. I would so much rather have somebody do it incorrectly, but be connected to it, and then we can say, \u201cYou know what? This is actually what they\u2019re looking for.\u201d<strong> <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-vets-testa-and-ystrom-on-casting-holiday-movies-youve-got-to-connect\/\">Casting Vets Testa and Ystrom on Casting Holiday Movies: \u201cYou\u2019ve Got to Connect\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Zamora-Benson, Kathryn<\/strong><br><br><em>&#8220;I always feel a sense of pride, not only for the established actors in the larger roles\u2014who are undeniably brilliant\u2014but especially for those in smaller roles.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/alexa-l-fogel-and-kathryn-zamora-benson-discuss-the-casting-of-smoke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alexa L. Fogel and Kathryn Zamora-Benson Discuss the Casting of \u2018Smoke\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Zane, Debra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-anousha-zarkesh-discusses-her-aacta-win-for-shayda-casting-directors-finally-receiving-an-oscar-category\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casting Director Anousha Zarkesh Discusses Her AACTA Win for &#8220;Shayda,&#8221; Casting Directors Finally Receiving an Oscar Category <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-directors-talk-their-nominated-projects-on-the-2024-artios-awards-red-carpet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casting Directors Talk Their Nominated Projects on the 2024 Artios Awards Red Carpet <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong> Zarkesh, Anousha <\/strong><br>\n<em>&#8220;I try to facilitate the director\u2019s vision at all costs and work hard to find the &#8216;right&#8217; performers for each project. I still get a buzz putting a cast together and working collaboratively with the director and producer.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/casting-director-anousha-zarkesh-discusses-her-aacta-win-for-shayda-casting-directors-finally-receiving-an-oscar-category\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casting Director Anousha Zarkesh Discusses Her AACTA Win for &#8220;Shayda,&#8221; Casting Directors Finally Receiving an Oscar Category <\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.castingnetworks.com\/news\/get-to-know-the-casting-director-anousha-zarkesh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get to Know the Casting Director: Anousha Zarkesh <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over the years, Casting Networks has published interviews, articles, videos, livestreams and more from 280+ casting directors who have shared their stories, casting insights and audition tips with our members to help talent shine throughout the casting process. 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