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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If An Actor Truly Bombs An Audition, Should They Reach Out To Apologize?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandI 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 a... -
How Do You Feel About Actors Sending A Thank You Present When You Hire Them?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandDo 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?
Are... -
What Gifts Do You Love & Not Love?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandWhat 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 director P... -
How Many Actors Do You Usually Present To The Filmmakers For Each Role?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandHow 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 select... -
What Are Some Tips For Actors When They Are On A Film Or TV Set?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandDo 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 Gayle Pillsbury have any tips for talent when on set?
Do you have any tips for me... -
Do You Teach Any Classes For Actors?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandIs Gayle Pillsbury teaching any classes at this time?
Is Gayle Pillsbury teaching actors at this time?
Any classes with Gayle Pillsbury coming up?
Is Gayle Pillsbury teaching soon?
What classes are avai... -
How Many Actors Do You Usually Present To The Filmmakers For Each Role?
Ricki Masler, C.S.A
Casting Director | Ghost Whisperer: The Other Side, Twister, DahmerHow 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 ... -
If An Actor Truly Bombs An Audition, Should They Reach Out To Apologize?
Ricki Masler, C.S.A
Casting Director | Ghost Whisperer: The Other Side, Twister, DahmerI 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 auditi... -
How Much Input Do You Have In The Final Casting Decision?
Ricki Masler, C.S.A
Casting Director | Ghost Whisperer: The Other Side, Twister, DahmerHow much input do you feel you have in the final casting decisions?
Does casting have much input into the final casting decision?
Will casting have much input into the final decision?
How much input do you h... -
Should An Audition Be Different At A Pre-Read Compared To Network Tests?
Ricki Masler, C.S.A
Casting Director | Ghost Whisperer: The Other Side, Twister, DahmerShould performances be pitched differently from pre-read to network?
Should a performances be pitched differently from pre-read to network?
Should I be pitching a performance different through the audition r... -
Do You Like When Actors Send Thank You Notes After An Audition?
Ricki Masler, C.S.A
Casting Director | Ghost Whisperer: The Other Side, Twister, DahmerDo 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 yo... -
What Gifts Do You Love & Not Love?
Ricki Masler, C.S.A
Casting Director | Ghost Whisperer: The Other Side, Twister, DahmerWhat 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 director POV?
S... -
Do You Teach Any Classes For Actors?
Ricki Masler, C.S.A
Casting Director | Ghost Whisperer: The Other Side, Twister, DahmerIs Ricki Masler teaching any classes at this time?
Is Ricki Masler teaching actors at this time?
Any classes with Ricki Masler coming up?
Is Ricki Masler teaching soon?
What Classes Are You Teaching At This ... -
What Are Some Tips For Actors When They Are On A Film Or TV Set?
Ricki Maslar, Casting Director C.S.A
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 Ricki Maslar have any tips for talent when on set?
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How Do You Feel About Actors Sending A Thank You Present When You Hire Them?
Ricki Masler, Casting Director C.S.A
Does Ricki Masler 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 I buy presents for casting if... -
Do You Teach Any Classes For Actors?
Rachel Sutton, CSA
Artios Winning Casting Director | Moana, Hawaii 5-O, Magnum P.IIs Rachel Sutton teaching any classes at this time?
Is Rachel Sutton teaching actors at this time?
Any classes with Rachel Sutton coming up?
Is Rachel Sutton teaching soon?
What Classes Are You Teaching At This Ti... -
What Are Some Tips For Actors When They Are On A Film Or TV Set?
Rachel Sutton, CSA
Artios Winning Casting Director | Moana, Hawaii 5-O, Magnum P.IDo 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 Rachel Sutton have any tips for talent when on set?
Do you have any tips for me when I am on... -
How Long Do You Watch A Tape Before You Know They're Not Right For The Role?
Rachel Sutton, CSA
Artios Winning Casting Director | Moana, Hawaii 5-O, Magnum P.IHow long do you watch a self tape before you know they're not right for the role?
How much do you watch of a self Tape?
How much of a self tape do you watch?
Do you watch a whole self tape?
Do you turn a self tap... -
What Do You See Seasoned Actors Do Differently To New Actors In Auditions?
Rachel Sutton, CSA
Artios Winning Casting Director | Moana, Hawaii 5-O, Magnum P.IWhat do professional actors do differently to new actors in an audition?
What separates the professional actors from new actors in an audition?
How can you tell a professional actors from a new actor in an audi... -
What Gifts Do You Love & Not Love?
Rachel Sutton, CSA
Artios Winning Casting Director | Moana, Hawaii 5-O, Magnum P.IWhat 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 director POV?
Should ... -
If An Actor Truly Bombs An Audition, Should They Reach Out To Apologize?
Rachel Sutton, CSA
Artios Winning Casting Director | Moana, Hawaii 5-O, Magnum P.II 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 - w... -
Do You Like When Actors Send Thank You Notes After An Audition?
Rachel Sutton, CSA
Artios Winning Casting Director | Moana, Hawaii 5-O, Magnum P.IDo 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... -
How Do You Feel About Actors Sending A Thank You Present When You Hire Them?
Rachel Sutton, CSA
Artios Winning Casting Director | Moana, Hawaii 5-O, Magnum P.IDo 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?
Are thank you ... -
What Gifts Do You Love & Not Love?
Lisa Beach, Casting Director CSA
Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Logan, Election, Wedding CrashersWhat should I buy Lisa Beach?
What are the types of gifts Lisa Beach is open to receiving?
What should I buy Lisa Beach as a thank you present?
