Kahleen Crawford (Interview)
Kahleen’s childhood love of black and white films and the actors in them, and obsession with Danny Boyle’s Shallow Grave and Trainspotting, were the start of what led her graduate from Glasgow University with a degree in Film and Television with Theatre Studies.
Shortly after her graduation in 2000, Kahleen applied for a job as an agent’s assistant, but a lengthy telephone conversation led to the agent (Maryam Hunwick) instead telling her about a casting company set up a few months earlier by Gillian Berrie of Sigma Films. Kahleen started in casting the next day.
Kahleen went on to set up KCC in 2006, and in 2014 relocated down south to open the London office. Kahleen is a member of the CDG, and was proud to win the 2019 CDG Award for Casting in a Feature Film for her work on ‘Wild Rose’.
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A Conversation With Casting Director, Kahleen Crawford
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
Glasgow based casting director Kahleen Crawford is responsible for casting such films as The Angels’ Share, Weekend, and Red Road, upcoming releases Filth and Under the Skin, as well as TV’s River City.
After she finished her Film and Theatre Studies degree a...
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Kahleen Crawford: Rapid Fire
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director (Outlaw/King; I, Daniel Blake)Where 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?
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What Do You See Seasoned Actors Do Differently To New Actors In Auditions?
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director | Outlaw/King; I, Daniel BlakeWhat 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 Is Your Advice For Newcomers To Your Audition Room?
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director (Outlaw/King; I, Daniel Blake)Do you have advice for newcomer to auditions?
How can newcomers stay calm in an audition room?
How can a beginner actor stay calm in the audition room?
How do I impress as a beginner actor?
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Where Do You Find Readers For Your Audition Sessions?
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director (Outlaw/King; I, Daniel Blake)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 off... -
When, If Ever, Can Actors Improvise Or Paraphrase In Auditions?
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director (Outlaw/King; I, Daniel Blake)Can 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?
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Where Do You Post Auditions?
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director (Outlaw/King; I, Daniel Blake)Where does casting post auditions?
Where does my agent look at audition?
Where can I find auditions?
Where are the auditions you post?
What site do you use to post auditions?
What website do you use f... -
Storytime: The One About Over Learning Your Audition
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director (Outlaw/King; I, Daniel Blake)Can I overlearn an audition?
Can I be too prepared for an audition?
How prepared should I be for an audition?
How well should I know the lines?
How locked in to my choices should I be at an audition?
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How Important Is It To Be Off Book In An Audition?
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director (Outlaw/King; I, Daniel Blake)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... -
Do You Like When Actors Send Thank You Notes After An Audition?
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director (Outlaw/King; I, Daniel Blake)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?
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If An Actor Truly Bombs An Audition, Should They Reach Out To Apologize?
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director (Outlaw/King; I, Daniel Blake)I 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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Which Props (If Any) Are Appropriate In Auditions?
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director | Outlaw/King; I, Daniel BlakeShould I bring props to an audition?
Are props OK to bring to an audition?
Can actors bring props to auditions?
What kind of props can I bring to a casting?
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How Do You Feel About Actors Shaking Hands At An Audition?
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director | Outlaw/King; I, Daniel BlakeDo you expect actors to shake hands with you at an audition?
Should actors shake hands with you at an audition?
Should actors avoid shaking hands with you at an audition?
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Do You Like Actors To Wear Costumes Or Dress The Part?
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director (Outlaw/King; I, Daniel Blake)Should I dress in full costume at a casting?
Can I costume for an audition?
Should I wear full costume at a casting?
At a casting, can I go full costume?
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Do You Ever Watch Unsolicited Self Tapes Sent By Actors?
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director | Outlaw/King; I, Daniel BlakeWould 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?
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Have You Hired An Actor From An Unsolicited Self Tape?
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director (Outlaw/King; I, Daniel Blake)Do 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?
Would you ever book m... -
Do You Ever Watch Unsolicited Self Tapes Sent By Representation?
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director (Outlaw/King; I, Daniel Blake)Do 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?
Would you ever book m... -
Has A Bad Self-Tape Reader Ever Cost An Actor A Job?
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director (Outlaw/King; I, Daniel Blake)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 rea... -
What Is Your Preferred Delivery Method For Self Tapes?
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director (Outlaw/King; I, Daniel Blake)What 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?
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Do You Like A Second Option For Each Scene When Actors Send Self Tapes?
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director (Outlaw/King; I, Daniel Blake)Should 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?
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director (Outlaw/King; I, Daniel Blake)What 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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If I Can't Find A Reader, Can I Pre-Record The Other Character's Lines Myself?
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director (Outlaw/King; I, Daniel Blake)Can 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?
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Do You Teach Any Classes For Actors?
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director (Outlaw/King; I, Daniel Blake)Is Kahleen Crawford teaching any classes at this time?
Is Kahleen Crawford teaching actors at this time?
Any classes with Kahleen Crawford coming up?
Is Kahleen Crawford teaching soon?
What Classes Ar... -
Do You Ask For Headshots & Resumes In Hardcopy?
Kahleen Crawford, Casting Director
CDGA Winning Casting Director (Outlaw/King; I, Daniel Blake)Do I need a hard cop of a headshot at Kahleen Crawford's office?
Do I need hard copy of a resume when I go to Kahleen Crawford's office?
Does Kahleen Crawford require hard copies of photo and resume?
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