Meg Morman (Interview)
Meg Morman has cast over 300 tv episodes and 120 films. Her first gig was as casting Associate for 20th Century Fox's Feature Casting Dept, she soon became Manager of Casting where she oversaw epic films such as ‘From Hell’, Ice Age, The Banger Sisters, The Italian Job and Be Cool.
In 2004 she ventured into the independent world joining forces with Sunday Boling to start Morman/Boling Casting. As a casting director she took her career to new heights casting the Sundance Film Festival darling ‘Waitress. The film was so successful that ten years later it became a hit Broadway Musical. She’s also known for ‘Hello, My Name is Doris’ , ‘Cardboard Boxer’ and ‘The Ballad of Lefty Brown’.
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A Conversation With Casting Director Meg Morman
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisMeg Morman is a top casting director with 20 years experience and the winner of two Artios Awards.
Her first gig was as Casting Associate for 20th Century Fox's feature casting dept, she soon beca...
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Meg Morman: Rapid Fire
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisWhere 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 headshot... -
How Many Actors Do Casting Directors Present To Filmmakers For Each Role?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisHow many actors per role are seen by the director?
How many actors go to producer session?
What is the number tapes that you pass onto a filmmaker per role?
How many actors will you see and then pas... -
Do You Watch Slate Shots & Can They Affect Bookings?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisDo slate shots matter?
Can a good slate shot convince a casting director to take a chance?
If I am charming enough on my slate shot, can I get to call back?
Should I bring tons of personality to my ... -
How Much Input Do You Feel You Have In The Final Casting Decisions?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisHow much say do you have in the final casting decision?
Do you get a say in the final casting decision?
Does casting have a say in the final decision?
Do casting directors get a say in the final dec... -
What Are Some Tips For Actors When They Are On A Film Or TV Set?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisDo 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 Lisa Zambetti have any tips for talent when on set?
Do you have any tips for ... -
Should Actors Use The Character's Accent When Talking Before An Audition?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisShould an actor use the characters accent while talking in the room before an audition?
Do you think an actor should use the character's accent while talking in the room before an audition?
Should... -
What Are Some Do(s) & Dont'(s) For Self Tapes?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisWhat 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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How Many Actors Do You See In The Room & On Tape For Each Role?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisHow many actors do you see for a co-star?
How many actors do you see for a guest star?
How many actors do you see for a lead role?
How many actors to you see per role?
What is the number of actors y... -
What % Of Actors Auditioned Are Working Actors vs New Talent?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisWhat percentage of actors you audition are working actors with impressive resumes?
What percentage of actors do you know?
Do you ever seen unknown actors?
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Do You Audition Non-Union Actors?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisDo 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 Meg Morman see non-union actors?
If I am non-union, can I s... -
How Long Do You Watch A Tape Before You Know They're Not Right For The Role?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisHow 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 ... -
How Do You Select Which Actors To Audition?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisHow do you select actors?
What makes you choose an actor to audition?
What inspires you to pick an actor to come in for an audition?
How do I choose who self tapes for a role?
What's the process of ... -
Do You Like A Second Option For Each Scene When Actors Sends A Self Tape?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisShould 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 ... -
Do You Like When Actors Send Thank You Notes After An Audition?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisDo 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... -
Do You Ask For Headshots & Resumes In Hardcopy?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisDo I need a hard copy of a headshot at Meg Morman's office?
Do I need hard copy of a resume when I go to Meg Morman's office?
Does Meg Morman require hard copies of photo and resume?
Does Meg Morman... -
Do You Audition Non-Union Actors?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisDo 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 Meg Morman see non-union actors?
If I am non-union, can I s... -
What Do You See Seasoned Actors Do Differently To New Actors In Auditions?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisWhat 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 a... -
Do You Ever Watch Unsolicited Self Tapes Sent By Representation?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisWill you watch a tape randomly sent by a management company to you?
If an agency sends you a tape you didn't ask, will you watch it?
Would you watch a tape you didn't ask sent by agents?
Would you w... -
Does SAG-AFTRA vs SAG-AFTRA Eligible Make A Difference?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisDoes SAG-AFTRA eligible carry the same weight as SAG-AFTRA membership?
Do you view SAG-AFTRA eligible differently to SAG-AFTRA membership?
What does SAG-AFTRA eligible mean?
Do you view SAG-AFTRA el... -
Do You Like Actors To Wear Costumes Or Dress The Part?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisShould 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?
Would you recommend, full costume at an audi... -
Has A Bad Self-Tape Reader Ever Cost An Actor A Job?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisDo 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 r... -
How Do You Feel About Actors Sending A Thank You Present When You Hire Them?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisDo 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?... -
If An Actor Truly Bombs An Audition, Should They Reach Out To Apologize?
with Meg Morman, CSA
CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisI 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 ...
