Gayle Pillsbury (Interview)
Gayle Pillsbury has cast dozens of the biggest shows on television. Her first long running show was 3rd Rock from the Sun of which she cast 67 episodes. It's success propelled her casting career onto many other shows including The Drew Carey Show, According to Jim, Terminator; The Sarah Connor Chronicles, V, Burn Notice, Good Luck Charlie, Graceland, Satisfaction, 12 Monkeys, Sneaky Pete, the wildly popular Suits and 149 episodes of Pretty Little Liars, to name a few.
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A Conversation With Casting Director Gayle Pillsbury
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandGayle Pillsbury has cast dozens of the biggest shows on television. Her first long running show was 3rd Rock from the Sun of which she cast 67 episodes.
Its success propelled her casting career onto m...
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Gayle Pillsbury: Rapidfire
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandWhere do you post auditions?
Do you audition non-union actors?
Does SAG-AFTRA vs SAG-AFTRA Elligible make a difference?
Where do you find readers for your audition sessions?
Do you ask for headshots an... -
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, GracelandDo 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... -
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?
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When, If Ever, Can Actors Improvise Or Paraphrase In Auditions?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandCan actors improv in audition?
Can I add a button at the end of my audition?
Can I paraphrase in auditions?
Can I improvise in my audition?
How much can I paraphrase in auditions?
Do I have to follow th... -
How Important Is It To Be Off Book In An Audition?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandIs 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 t... -
What % Of Actors Auditioned Are Working Actors vs New Talent?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandHow many new actors vs working actors do you see?
What’s the percentage of new actors vs working actors that you audition?
How many new actors do you see for a role?
How many actors you already know are... -
In An Audition, Should I Talk In The Character's Voice Before & After The Scene?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandShould I stay in accent the whole audition?
Should I arrive in character to an audition?
Should I stay in character during an audition?
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How Do You Select Which Actors To Audition?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandHow do you select actors to audition?
How do you decide who comes in for an audition or not?
What makes you choose an actor for an audition?
Why do you choose an actor to audition?
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Where Do You Find Readers For Your Audition Sessions?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandWhere 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 offic... -
Which Props (If Any) Are Appropriate In Auditions?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandCan I bring props to an audition?
Who provides props at an audition?
What props should I bring to a casting?
What props can I use at a casting?
What props is OK to bring to casting?
What props aren't to... -
What Do You See Seasoned Actors Do Differently To New Actors In Auditions?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandWhat do professional actors do differently to new actors in an audition?
What separates the professional actors from new actors in an audition?
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What Has Motivated You To Take A Chance On Auditioning An Actor You Don't Know?
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... -
What Is Your Preferred Delivery Method For Self Tapes?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandWhat method should I submit my tape via?
Should I post my self tapes to You Tube to give to casting?
Should I post my self tapes to Vimeo to give to casting?
Should my self tapes be downloadable?
Do I m... -
Have You Hired An Actor From An Unsolicited Self Tape?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandDo you remember hiring from an unsolicited self tape?
Do unsolicited tapes work?
Do actors book from unsolicited self tapes?
Can I book by sending an unasked for tape to casting?
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Has A Bad Self-Tape Reader Ever Cost An Actor A Job?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandDo 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 reade... -
Do You Like A Second Option For Each Scene When Actors Send Self Tapes?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandShould I send a second option on a self tape?
Does casting watch second takes on self tapes?
Should my self tapes have a take 2?
Should I include a take 2?
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What Backdrop Colors Do You Prefer In A Self Tape?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandWhat backdrop colors are best for self tapes?
For self tapes, what backdrop color should I choose?
Is blue best for self tapes?
Is a grey background best for self tapes auditions?
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What Are Some Do(s) & Dont(s) For Self Tapes?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandWhat are the do's and don't's of self tapes?
Can you tell me the dos and don't of self tapes?
Are there some dos and don'ts of self tapes?
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Do You Allow Unrepresented Actors To Submit On Your Projects?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandDo you let unrepresented actors to submit on your projects?
Would you allow unrepresented actors to submit on your projects?
Do you bring in unrepresented actors into castings?
Are you open to actors wi... -
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?
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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 See In The Room & On Tape For Each Role?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandHow many actors do you see for a role?
How many do you see in the casting room and on tape for each role?
How many will you see on tape for each role?
How many actors go on tape for each role?
How ma... -
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...
