casting directors

12 Questions to Determine Whether You’re Ready to Pursue Acting

Think you have the temperament and business sense to survive in the entertainment industry? Take Lana's self-evaluation quiz and see how you score.

3 Things to Know About Casting for Disney Channel

Carol Goldwasser, casting director of Disney series including “Austin & Ally” and “Hannah Montana,” on the challenges and rewards of casting kids and teens for children’s television, and what child actors need to know.

‘Homeland’ Casting Director Shares How She Discovers Actors

"Homeland" casting director Judy Henderson shares her secrets to casting the hit series and how she discovers the actors she chooses.

Casting Directors for 'Homeland,' 'Girls,' and 'Game Change' Win Emmy Awards

CSA members Junie Lowry Johnnson, Libby Goldstein, Judy Henderson, Craig Fincannon, Lisa Mae Fincannon, Jennifer Euston, David Rubin, Richard Hicks, Pat Moran, and Kathleen Chopin won 2012 Creative Arts Emmys for casting.

3 Ways to Change Your Perspective on Auditions

Kathy Deitch of Audition Boot Camp offers keys to the solution.

How CD Sarah Finn Went from Acting in Theater to Casting Marvel's Movies

The casting director cut her teeth at New York's Ensemble Studio Theatre, with actor Mark Ruffalo, before becoming one of the top CDs in Hollywood.

Emmy Nominee Jill Trevellick on Casting the Surprise Hit ‘Downton Abbey’

Who could have predicted that one of the hottest TV shows in America would come from Britain? Casting director Jill Trevellick talks to Backstage about casting "Downton Abbey," which has been nominated for multiple Emmy Awards including six acting nominations.

New Film Celebrates Late, Great Casting Director Marion Dougherty

Backstage speaks with filmmaker Tom Donahue about “Casting By,” his new documentary about influential Hollywood casting director Marion Dougherty that also examines the mysteries of the casting profession.

3 Tips From Casting Director Sarah Finn

Casting director Sarah Finn, whose credits include "Seven Psychopaths," "Kick-Ass," and all of the Marvel Studios movies, gives actors tips on how to get the part.

How to Ace an Audition

Sig De Miguel, the casting director of independent films such as “Gun Hill Road,” “United 93,” and “The Good Shepherd,” tells actors how to make the most of their time in the audition room and the best way to self submit.