Inside Job

How CD Yesi Ramirez Learned the Laws of Casting

Yesi Ramirez went from law school to casting associate on "Love and Other Drugs," "The Descendants," and "21 Jump Street."

Paul Schnee Found His Niche at Barden/Schnee Casting

CD Paul Schnee cast "The Help," "Sex and the City," "Winter's Bone," and the upcoming "August: Osage County," starring Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts.

Ramona Pitera Urges Actor-Models to Give the Client What it Wants

To obtain work through Ramona's Model and Talent, never claim to have skills you don't.

Manager Linda Rohe Sees Reinvention as a Key to Survival

Linda Rohe's Coastal Entertainment Productions reps comics and actors and creates events for Trump Taj Mahal, Macy's, and the Staten Island Yankees.

Agent Jeff Danis Looks for Authenticity

DPN Talent head Jeff Danis insists that voiceover actors boast special skills.

CD Jennifer Euston Found Her True Calling at an Open Call

How a shy little girl with a love of TV and movies became an Emmy and Artios-winning casting director for shows such as HBO's "Girls" and "The Pacific."

Green Key Management Reps Actors Who Aren't Competing With Each Other

Manager Seth Greenky reps "Biggest Loser" trainer Cara Castronuova but turned down Jane Levy when she had no substantive credits.

Manager Bruce Smith Prefers Multi-Hyphenate Performers

OmniPop Talent Group's Bruce Smith, known for producing comedy television and web series, likes his talent to be self-starters.

Seth Yanklewitz Takes Charge at Fox

CD Seth Yanklewitz was named Fox's VP of Casting thanks to Zooey Deschanel and the "New Girl" pilot.

Sheila Jaffe Reminds Actors to Thank Their CD

How the manager of a restaurant became the Artios- and Emmy Award-winning casting director of "The Sopranos," "Entourage," and dozens of feature films.