Casting

Innovative Marketing Tool for the Actor

In my 30-year career as a director, casting director and former actor, I have never once come across an actor who had a reduced, easy-to-pocket, up-to-date resume on them at all times.

Prepping for Pilots

After apprenticing with some of the most prolific casting directors in the business, Brett Greenstein and Collin Daniel decided to join forces and strike out on their own.

How to Cast an Equity Showcase

Since 2005, casting director Joy Dewing has worked at Clemmons/Dewing Casting in New York. Back Stage asked Dewing for her advice on casting your own Equity showcase in New York.

Russell Boast Prides Himself on Being an Ally to Artists

Los Angeles casting director Russell Boast was born in South Africa, where he grew up surrounded by artists.

It's Gotten Nicer in New York

New York commercial casting director Mary Egan-Callahan, of House Casting, originally thought she wanted to be an actor, until she landed a casting internship and fell in love with casting.

Actors Pretending to Be Real People Pretending Not to Be Actors

Thirty-one. That's the number of breakdowns via Breakdown Services released to talent agents in the past twelve months for reality programming seeking actors as 'real' people.

Keeping It Real and Unique

Veteran casting director Erica Palgon says it's important to show what makes you special during auditions, and uniqueness is the key to getting cast.

Actor Mailings to Agents: Frequency

"How often should an actor send a submission to an agent when seeking representation?" That was the question that came flying at me during a recent class.

The Right Track for All Ages

Always use common sense when contacting a casting director. Talent should know their boundaries and use proper etiquette.