Deborah Barylski (Interview)
Deborah Barylski is an Emmy-Award winning casting director, a job she has held for the past thirty years. Some of her most recent credits include The Middle (2009), Arrested Development (2003) (for which she won the Emmy), Life with Bonnie (2002), Still Standing (2002), Home Improvement (1991) and Just Shoot Me! (1997), as well as past favorites Frank's Place (1987), The Famous Teddy Z (1989) and Doctor Doctor (1989). She also cast the feature, Pastime (1990), which won the Audience Award at Sundance in 1990. She was nominated for the Artios Award for excellence in casting seven times, and won the Artios in 2003 for Arrested Development (2003). Her first love, however, is the theatre and she has directed in theatres in Michigan, Illinois, California, and Alaska. She was the assistant director and contributing editor to the world premier of Tracers, a play which ran two years at the Odyssey Theatre in LA, with further productions in New York, Chicago, and an international tour. Her most recent full-length Los Angeles directorial outing, the world premier of solace by Jake Jay Clark, garnered three L.A. Weekly Award nominations, including Best Direction, Best Original Play, and Best Ensemble. Last year she was selected to direct in the auspicious Ojai original Christmas play series. For the past twenty-five years she has held acting seminars in Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, St. Louis, San Diego and Vancouver. She holds professional memberships in the Casting Society of America and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. She was a member of the American Theatre Association for twenty-five years. She holds a B.A. in Theatre from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, and a Master's in Directing and Theatre Management from Illinois State University at Normal. She has been inducted to the Hall of Fame at both Alma Maters. She resides in Santa Monica, California.
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A Conversation With Casting Director Deborah Barylski
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner (Arrested Development)Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
Deborah Barylski is an Emmy-...
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Deborah Barylski: Rapid Fire
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis. (Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
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How Important Is It To Be Off Book In An Audition?
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Is it important to be off book at an audition?
Is off book important in an audition?
Do you expect actors to be off book in an audition?
Should actors be off book at auditions?
In castings, can I read the lines?
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In An Audition, Should I Talk In The Character's Voice Before & After The Scene?
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner (Arrested Development)Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
Should I stay in accent the ...
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Should An Audition Be Different At A Pre-Read Compared To Network Tests?
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner (Arrested Development)Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
Should performances be pitch...
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When, If Ever, Can Actors Improvise Or Paraphrase In Auditions?
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
Can actors improv in audition?
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How Do You Feel About Actors Shaking Hands At Auditions?
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
Can I shake hands with casting?
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Do You Audition Non-Union Actors?
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
Do you see non-union actors?
Do you only see union actors?
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Where Do You Post Auditions?
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
Where does casting post auditions?
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Where Do You Find Readers For Your Audition Sessions?
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Where do you look for readers?
Who read for your actors in auditions?
At auditions, who is the reader?
Can I be a reader for your auditions?
Where can I regifted to be a reader for auditions at CD offices?
Do you look for readers?
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Do You Like When Actors Send Thank You Notes After An Audition?
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
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?
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If An Actor Truly Bombs An Audition, Should They Reach Out To Apologize?
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
I bombed my audition - what should I do?
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How Long Do You Watch A Self Tape Before You Know They're Not Right?
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner (Arrested Development)Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
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What Is Your Preferred Delivery Method For Self Tapes?
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
What method should I submit my tape via?
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Has A Bad Self-Tape Reader Ever Cost An Actor A Job?
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Do bad self tape readers ruin self tapes?
What is the impact of a bad reader in a self tape?
Should I retape if my reader is bad?
Are bad readers on a self tape a deal breaker?
Can a bad self tape reader stop me from booking the role?
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Have You Hired An Actor From An Unsolicited Self Tape?
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
Do you remember hiring from an unsolicited self tape?
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Do You Like A Second Option For Each Scene When Actors Send Self Tapes?
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
Should I send a second option on a self tape?
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Do You Ever Watch Unsolicited Self Tapes Sent By Actors?
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Would you want a tape sent by an actor if you didn't ask for it?
Are you open to receiving unsolicited self tapes?
Will you watch a tape from me if I get a hold of sides?
Can I send random tapes to you to watch?
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If I Can't Find A Reader, Can I Pre-Record The Other Character's Lines Myself?
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
Can I tape my own voice reading the other role's lines for a se...
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What Are Some Tips For Actors When They Are On A Film Or TV Set?
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner (Arrested Development)Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
Do you have tips for actors ...
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How Many Actors Do Casting Directors Present To Filmmakers For Each Role?
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Emmy Winner (Arrested Development)Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
How many actors per role are...
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What Can Actors Do To Make The Most Of Their Free Time?
with Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Deborah Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
How should actors be using their free time?
Can acts m... -
Does SAG-AFTRA vs SAG-AFTRA Eligible Make A Difference?
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
Does SAG-AFTRA eligible carry the same weight as SAG-AFTRA memb...
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Storytime: The One About Casting Will Arnett
Deborah Barylski, Casting Director C.S.A
Deb Barylski is available for online coaching. She works on a sliding scale/pay what you can basis.(Perhaps a suggested minimum is US$50/50 minutes?) She can be reached at [email protected]
