Josh Einsohn (Interview)
Josh Einsohn grew up in Dallas and then went to Washington University in St. Louis, where he graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Drama.
After several years working in Production, he decided to start all over again and commit to a career in Casting. From his first feature as a Casting Assistant, The Polar Express, he was hooked! It was his experience working on The West Wing, however, that particularly sparked his interest in casting TV series. After many Associate gigs on shows like Mad Men and Life, he was promoted to Casting Director on Community. After a few years out on his own, he started working with Telsey + Co. in July of 2016 and has been thankful to work on a creatively exciting variety of shows...from Atypical to One Day At A Time to Black Monday to the series spin-off of Love, Simon for Hulu called Love, Victor, to This Is Us.
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A Conversation With Casting Director Josh Einsohn
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityJosh Einsohn is a world renowned casting director with 25 years experience.
He grew up in Dallas and then went to Washington University in St. Louis, where he graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Drama.
He worked his way ...
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Josh Einsohn: Rapidfire
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityWhen casting, where do you post breakdowns for auditions?
Do you audition non-union actors?
Does SAG-AFTRA vs SAG-AFTRA Elligible make a difference in casting?
Where do you find readers for your audition sessions?
Do you a... -
What Do You See Seasoned Actors Do Differently To New Actors In Auditions?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityWhat 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 audition?
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What Would You Say To A Petrified Actor Auditioning For You For The First Time?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityWhy am I nervous in an audition?
Why are first time actors nervous at audition?
What makes an actor nervous in an audition room?
What does nerves mean for an actor in audition?
Why do I get nervous at casting?
What can cast... -
How Important Is It To Be Off Book In An Audition?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityDo I need to be off book?
Should I know all my lines for my auditions?
Can I read from the sides at my auditions?
How well should I know my lines at your office?
Can I hold the script and read my audition?
Do I need to lear... -
If An Actor Truly Bombs An Audition, Should They Reach Out To Apologize?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityI 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?
I... -
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, CommunityDo 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... -
When, If Ever, Can Actors Improvise Or Paraphrase In Auditions?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityCan 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 the script exactly in a... -
Which Props (If Any) Are Appropriate In Auditions?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityCan 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 too much in an auditio... -
Do You Audition Non-Union Actors?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityDo you see non-union actors?
Do you only see union actors?
Do you see union and non-union actors?
If I am non-union, will you see me?
Does Anya Colloff see non-union actors?
If I am non-union, can I still get auditions?
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Where Do You Find Readers For Your Audition Sessions?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityWhere 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 r... -
What Has Motivated You To Take A Chance On Auditioning An Actor You Don't Know?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityWhat motivates you to take a chance on auditioning actors you don't know?
What in the past has motivated you to take a chance on auditioning an actor you don't know?
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Where Have You Met Actors Outside The Audition Room?
Josh Einsohn, C.S.A
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityWhere can I meet Josh Einsohn outside audition rooms?
How do I meet casting directors outside the casting process?
Can actors meet casting directors in other places than audition rooms?
Where do actors meeting casting dir... -
How Do You Select Which Actors To Audition?
Josh Einsohn, C.S.A
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityHow do you choose auditioning actors?
How do actors get chosen to audition for you?
What makes your choose an actor to audition?
How do I get an audition with Josh Einsohn?
How can I snag an audition spot with Josh Einsoh... -
In An Audition, Should I Talk In A Character's Voice Before & After The Scene?
Josh Einsohn, C.S.A
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityShould I stay in accent the whole audition?
Should I arrive in character to an audition?
Should I stay in character during an audition?
Should I speak in the character's voice before and after my audition?
Should I break ... -
What Backdrop Colors Do You Prefer In A Self Tape?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityWhat 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?
What color is best for backdrops?
For my se... -
Do You Ever Watch Unsolicited Self Tapes Sent By Actors Or Representation?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityWould you watch a tape you didn't ask sent by agents?
Would you want a tape that you didn't ask for if it was sent by an agent you trusted?
Do you watch tapes sent by management if you didn't request them?
If an actor's re... -
Do You Like A Second Option For Each Scene When Actors Send Self Tapes?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityShould 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?
Do you suggest I post a second take on an audition?
Should I send m... -
What Is Your Preferred Delivery Method For Self Tapes?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityWhat 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 make my self tapes dow... -
Has A Bad Self-Tape Reader Ever Cost An Actor A Job?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityDo 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 bookin... -
How Long Do You Watch Self Tapes Before You Know An Actor Is Not Right?
Josh Einsohn, C.S.A
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityHow 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 tape off wh... -
What Are Some Do(s) & Dont(s) For Self Tapes?
Josh Einsohn, C.S.A
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityHow can I stand out in my self tape?
How do I make my self tape stand out?
Is my self tape going to pop?
What should I do before I send my self tape?
What are some tips for my self tape?
What do you love or hate in a self... -
If I Can't Find A Good Reader, Can I Pre-Record The Character's Lines Myself?
Josh Einsohn, CSA
Casting Director | Love Victor, This Is Us, CommunityCan I tape my own voice reading the other role's lines for a self tape?
When I can't find a reader can I record on my own?
Can I tape a self tape without a reader?
If I can't get another actor to read opposite, can I tape m... -
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, CommunityDoes 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...
