casting directors

Auditioning in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy

New York City-based casting directors are struggling to hold auditions amid the aftermath of Sandy—but insist the show will go on.

'30 Rock' Casting Directors Form New Casting Office

Casting directors Katja Blichfeld and Jessica Daniels have formed the New York-based casting office Blichfeld + Daniels, Backstage has confirmed.

Jeremy Gordon, Beth Lipari Form New Casting Company

Two former associates for Beach/Katzman have partnered in a new casting venture.

On the Red Carpet at the Artios Awards (Slideshow)

Hurricane Sandy might have shut down the festivities in New York, but the stars still came out in L.A. on Monday night to celebrate this year’s best achievements in casting at the 2012 Artios Awards.

The (Artios Awards) Show Must Go On

Due to Hurricane Sandy, the 28th Annual Artios Awards became a West Coast event, where winners included Jennifer Euston, Mark Saks, and Susan Shopmaker, among others.

Aaron Paul Project, 4th 'Transformers' Film Get Casting Directors

Ronna Kress will cast "Need for Speed," an adaptation of the popular series of racing video games, while Denise Chamian will cast the fourth film in the "Transformers" franchise.

Jenny O’Haver and James Levine Partner for a New Casting Company

CDs O’Haver and Levine form bi-coastal casting shop Action! Casting.

New York Artios Awards Names 2012 Host and Presenters

Victor Garber will host and Nina Arianda, Cheyenne Jackson, and Cristin Milioti are among the presenters at the CSA’s 28th annual Artios Awards ceremony Oct. 29 in New York City.

Sharing Screen Time With Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin on ‘30 Rock’

Casting director Barbara McNamara explains how background actors can upgrade to more-prominent (even speaking) roles as featured extras on a show like “30 Rock.”

Casting Director Bernard Telsey Shares Advice for Actors

Casting director Bernard Telsey and director Bartlett Sher discuss the importance of the casting process and how they discover new talent.