Inside Job

Voiceover Agent Paul Doherty on Flexible, Entrepreneurial Performers

Voiceover agent Paul Doherty is on the lookout for performers who demonstrate flexibility and entrepreneurial skills.

Don Birge Makes Nice at Stewart Talent Agency

Agent Don Birge, who represents Carol Kane and Betty Buckley, finds kindness to be a crucial asset to his career at Stewart Talent Agency.

Telsey + Company Casting Director David Vaccari Likes Complexity

David Vaccari, who cast "Friends With Kids" and "Pieces of April," looks for more than just a pretty face.

Artistic Director Frederic Boyer Has a Tribeca Film Festival Community

Artistic Director Frederic Boyer wants the annual Tribeca Film festival to be a community of filmmakers and film lovers.

Acting Teacher Anthony Meindl Gives Fear the Finger

In "At Left Brain Turn Right," teacher Anthony Meindl advocates facing your resistance.

Ken Lazer Turned a Part-Time Job Into a 20-Year Career

Taught by mentors Lori Wyman and Donna DeSeta, casting director Ken Lazer casts commercials, TV, film, voiceover, and more in New York City.

Talent Manager Michael Katz Juggles Art and Business

New York–based Michael Katz, who has owned Michael Katz Talent Management for 15 years, feels a special kinship for actors.

Casting Directors Brandi Brice and Dana Gergely Enjoy Working as a Team

Casting directors Brandi Brice and Dana Gergely, who cast for Disney Channel, enjoy discovering young actors.

David Caparelliotis Brings Off-Broadway Aesthetic to Broadway Casting

Casting director David Caparelliotis on casting for Broadway and Off-Broadway and finding rappers for a new musical about Tupac Shakur.

Kim Williams, CD for HBO and Tyler Perry, on Casting Minorities

Long before Mo'Nique won the Academy Award for her supporting role in "Precious," casting director Kim Williams gave the comedian her first film role.