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... -
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... -
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... -
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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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 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... -
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 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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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?
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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... -
What Can An Actor Do In The First Few Beats Of A Scene To Keep You Engaged?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandHow do I stop the casting director from turning my tape off?
What can I do keep a CD engaged?
What can I do in my self tapes to maintain the viewer's attention?
What do actors do on self tapes in the be... -
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... -
How Long Do You Watch A Tape Before You Know They're Not Right For The Role?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandHow 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... -
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?
How do you choose a... -
Do You Ask For Headshots & Resumes In Hardcopy?
Gayle Pillsbury, CSA
Casting Director | 3rd Rock From The Sun, Pretty Little Liars, GracelandDo I need a hard cop of a headshot at Gayle Pillsbury’s office?
Do I need hard copy of a resume when I go to Gayle Pillsbury’s office?
Does Gayle Pillsbury require hard copies of photo and resume?
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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...
