casting directors

Why Social Media Is Important For Your Career

Twitter is a place to connect to my community. It's a place to learn from those that I'm following, hear their needs, and contribute great content.

Why Your Appearance Matters at Auditions

I truly believe that everyone has a unique beauty. That being said, there are societal standards and realities for most on camera talent that you simply can’t ignore if you want to be in serious contention for the job!

Are You An Acting Con Artist?

Why can’t some actors be original? Why do some take it upon themselves not to be actors but imitators?

10 Basic Steps to Commercial Production that Every Actor Should Know!

When you are hired for a commercial, you should know the process that got you there. Here are 10 basic steps to commercial production.

Casting Director David Caparelliotis Shares Tips for Non-Union Actors

Caparelliotis of MelCap Casting discusses big names on Broadway, why he loves casting regional shows, and how actors can get to know casting directors.

How to Handle a Casting Director’s Bad Line Readings

If a CD isn’t giving you much to work with during an audition, you have to rise above it, according to Working Actor columnist Michael Kostroff.

Form Healthy Habits For Better Audition Results

As an actor, your health has an especially relevant impact on everything from your looks to your audition anxiety. You only get one body in this lifetime, and yet many people are more aware of their car breaking down than they are about themselves.

How Training for the Olympics Is Like Training To Be An Actor

I’d like to talk about discipline, specifically the discipline of the Olympic athlete and how it compares to the acting profession.

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.

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.