Casting Directors On Booking the Role

Casting Directors On Booking the Role

There are many factors that go into booking the role. In this Collection, Casting Directors give inside intel on how you can stand out from the pack.

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Casting Directors On Booking the Role
  • What Gifts Do You Love & Not Love?

    with Meg Morman, CSA
    CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
    Waitress | Hello, My Name Is Davis

    What gifts do you not like?
    What gifts are too much?
    Do you expect thank you gifts as a casting director?
    Are cards enough as a thank you gift to casting?
    Do cards look cheap from a casting direct...

  • If An Actor Truly Bombs An Audition, Should They Reach Out To Apologize?

    with Meg Morman, CSA
    CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
    Waitress | Hello, My Name Is Davis

    I bombed my audition - what should I do?
    Should I apologize to casting about a bad audition?
    After a bad audition, should I apologize?
    Should I check in with casting if I bomb an audition?
    I bombed ...

  • How Do You Feel About Actors Sending A Thank You Present When You Hire Them?

    with Meg Morman, CSA
    CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
    Waitress | Hello, My Name Is Davis

    Do you like actors sending a thank you present when you hire them?
    Do you expect actors sending a thank you present when you hire them?
    What are your thoughts on thank you card presents from actors?...

  • Do You Like When Actors Send Thank You Notes After An Audition?

    with Meg Morman, CSA
    CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
    Waitress | Hello, My Name Is Davis

    Do you expect an actor to follow up with a thank you note after an audition?
    Should actors follow up with a thank you note after an audition?
    Do casting directors expect an actor to follow up with a...

  • What Are Some Tips For Actors When They Are On A Film Or TV Set?

    with Meg Morman, CSA
    CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
    Waitress | Hello, My Name Is Davis

    Do you have tips for actors when they are on a film or TV set?
    Any tips for actors when i am on a film or TV set?
    Does Lisa Zambetti have any tips for talent when on set?
    Do you have any tips for ...

  • How Much Input Do You Feel You Have In The Final Casting Decisions?

    with Meg Morman, CSA
    CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
    Waitress | Hello, My Name Is Davis

    How much say do you have in the final casting decision?
    Do you get a say in the final casting decision?
    Does casting have a say in the final decision?
    Do casting directors get a say in the final dec...

  • How Many Actors Do Casting Directors Present To Filmmakers For Each Role?

    with Meg Morman, CSA
    CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
    Waitress | Hello, My Name Is Davis

    How many actors per role are seen by the director?
    How many actors go to producer session?
    What is the number tapes that you pass onto a filmmaker per role?
    How many actors will you see and then pas...

  • How Do You Feel About Actors Sending A Thank You Present When You Hire Them?

    Anya Colloff
    Emmy Winning Casting Director | New Girl, Monk, Weeds

    Does Anya Colloff like thank you presents after an actor books?
    Do actors have to give thank you presents to casting?
    Is it expected to give casting directors thank you presents?
    Do casting directors expect thank you presents?
    Do...

  • What Gifts Do You Love & Not Love?

    Anya Colloff
    Emmy Winning Casting Director | New Girl, Monk, Weeds

    What should I buy Anya Colloff?
    What are the types of gifts Anya Colloff is open to receiving?
    What should I buy Anya Colloff as a thank you present?

  • How Many Actors Do You Usually Present To The Filmmakers For Each Role?

    Anya Colloff
    Emmy Winning Casting Director | New Girl, Monk, Weeds

    How many actors will you show the filmmakers?
    How many actors will be shown to a film maker?
    How many actors will you submit to producers?
    How many actors will you show to a tv producer?
    How many selections will you show to a pro...

  • What Are Some Tips For Actors When They Are On A Film Or TV Set?

    Anya Colloff
    Emmy Winning Casting Director | New Girl, Monk, Weeds

    Do you have tips for actors when they are on a film or TV set?
    Any tips for actors when i am on a film or TV set?
    Does Anya Colloff have any tips for talent when on set?
    Do you have any tips for me when I am on set?

  • How Much Input Do You Feel You Have In The Final Casting Decisions?

    Anya Colloff
    Emmy Winning Casting Director | New Girl, Monk, Weeds

    How much say do you have in the final casting decision?
    Do you get a say in the final casting decision?
    Does casting have a say in the final decision?
    Do casting directors get a say in the final decision?
    Do CDs get a say in the ...

  • If An Actor Truly Bombs An Audition, Should They Reach Out To Apologize?

    Anya Colloff
    Emmy Winning Casting Director | New Girl, Monk, Weeds

    I bombed my audition - what should I do?
    Should I apologize to casting about a bad audition?
    After a bad audition, should I apologize?
    Should I check in with casting if I bomb an audition?
    I bombed an audition - what now?
    Is ther...

  • Do You Like When Actors Send Thank You Notes After An Audition?

    Anya Colloff
    Emmy Winning Casting Director | New Girl, Monk, Weeds

    Do you expect an actor to follow up with a thank you note after an audition?
    Should actors follow up with a thank you note after an audition?
    Do casting directors expect an actor to follow up with a thank you note after auditions...

  • Do You Like When Actors Follow Up With A Thank You Note After An Audition?

    Josh Einsohn, CSA
    Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, Community

    Do you expect an actor to follow up with a thank you note after an audition?
    Should actors follow up with a thank you note after an audition?
    Do casting directors expect an actor to follow up with a thank you note after aud...

  • How Do You Feel About Actors Sending A Thank You Present When You Hire Them?

    Josh Einsohn, CSA
    Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, Community

    Does Josh Einsohn like thank you presents after an actor books?
    Do actors have to give thank you presents to casting?
    Is it expected to give casting directors thank you presents?
    Do casting directors expect thank you presen...

  • What Gifts Do You Love & Not Love?

    Josh Einsohn, CSA
    Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, Community

    What should I buy Josh Einsohn?
    What are the types of gifts Josh Einsohn is open to receiving?
    What should I buy Josh Einsohn as a thank you present?

  • Do Late Career Break Happen More With Comedy Actors Than Dramatic Actors?

    Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director C.S.A
    CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & Down

    If I haven't made it in my 20s, is it over for me?
    Can I break into comedy when I am older?
    What age is too old to break into comedy?
    Is it harder to break into drama or comedy more as an older a...

  • Do You Teach Any Classes For Actors?

    Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director C.S.A
    CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & Down

    Is Seth Yanklewitz teaching any classes at this time?
    Is Seth Yanklewitz teaching actors at this time?
    Any classes with Seth Yanklewitz coming up?
    Is Seth Yanklewitz teaching soon?
    What classes a...

  • How Do You Feel About Actors Sending A Thank You Present When You Hire Them?

    Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director C.S.A
    CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & Down

    Do you like actors sending a thank you present when you hire them?
    Do you expect actors sending a thank you present when you hire them?
    What are your thoughts on thank you card presents from acto...

  • If An Actor Truly Bombs An Audition, Should They Reach Out To Apologize?

    I bombed my audition - what should I do?
    Should I apologize to casting about a bad audition?
    After a bad audition, should I apologize?
    Should I check in with casting if I bomb an audition?
    I bombed an audition - what now?
    Is there any way to make up for a bad audition?
    What can I do after bombing...

  • How Many Actors Do Casting Directors Present To Filmmakers For Each Role?

    Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director C.S.A
    CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & Down

    How many actors per role are seen by the director?
    How many actors go to producer session?
    What is the number tapes that you pass onto a filmmaker per role?
    How many actors will you see and then ...

  • How Much Input Do You Feel You Have In The Final Casting Decisions?

    Seth Yanklewitz, Casting Director C.S.A
    CSA Artios Winner | The Hangover, New Girl, Eastbound & Down

    How much say do you have in the final casting decision?
    Do you get a say in the final casting decision?
    Does casting have a say in the final decision?
    Do casting directors get a say in the final ...

  • Do You Like When Actors Send Thank You Notes After An Audition?

    Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
    Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, Graceland

    Do you expect an actor to follow up with a thank you note after an audition?
    Should actors follow up with a thank you note after an audition?
    Do casting directors expect an actor to follow up with a tha...