Ronnie Yeskel (Interview)

Ronnie Yeskel (Interview)

Ronnie Yeskel has had a prolific career casting film and television since 1989. Her list is iconic film and television include Pulp Fiction (1994), Bean (1997), Hope Floats (1998), Atlas Shrugged: Part 1 (2011), and The Sessions (2012), which won the Audience Award at Sundance in 2012. This merely scratches the surface of her extensive resume. Ronnie’s many awards over the years include 2 CSA Artios award wins and 7 nominations, an Emmy nomination and a Method Festival Heart of Performance Award win. She brings to the table her wealth of experience and love of independent film.

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Ronnie Yeskel (Interview)
  • A Conversation with Casting Director Ronnie Yeskel

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    Ronnie Yeskel has had a prolific career casting film and television since 1989.

    Her list of iconic films and television series include Pulp Fiction, Bean, Hope Floats, Atlas Shrugged: Part 1 and The Sessio...

  • Ronnie Yeskel: Rapidfire

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    Where do you post auditions?
    Where do you post breakdowns?
    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?
    D...

  • Has A Bad Self-Tape Reader Ever Cost An Actor A Job?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    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 reader st...

  • Do You Ever Watch Unsolicited Self Tapes Sent By Representation?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    Would 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? ...

  • Have You Ever Hired Someone From An Unsolicited Self Tape?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    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 me if m...

  • What Backdrop Colors Do You Prefer In A Self Tape?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Pulp Fiction, The Sessions, Curb your Enthusiasm

    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?
    What col...

  • How Long Do You Watch A Self Tape Before You Know They're Not Right?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

  • If I Can't Find A Reader, Can I Pre-Record The Other Characters Lines Myself?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    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?
    If I can't get another actor to read oppos...

  • Do You Like When Actors Send Thank You Notes After An Audition?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    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?
    Do casting directors expect an actor to follow up with a thank y...

  • Which Props (If Any) Are Appropriate In Auditions?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    Can 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 mu...

  • If An Actor Truly Bombs An Audition, Should They Reach Out To Apologize?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    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?
    I bombed an audit...

  • Where Do you Post Auditions?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    Where does Ronnie Yeskel post auditions?
    Where can I find auditions for Ronnie Yeskel?
    What website can I find Ronnie Yeskel auditions?
    Where am I able to find auditions for Ronnie Yeskel?

  • When, If Ever, Can Actors Improvise Or Paraphrase In Auditions?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    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?
    Do I have to follow the sc...

  • How Important Is It To Be Off Book In An Audition?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    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 the l...

  • Where Do You Find Readers For Your Audition Sessions?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    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 offices?
    ...

  • Do You Audition Non-Union Actors?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    Do 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 John Frank Levey see non-union actors?
    If I am non-union, can I sti...

  • How Do You Select Which Actors To Audition?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    How 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 choosing...

  • In An Audition, Should I Talk In The Character's Voice Before & After The Scene?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    Should 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?
    ...

  • What Has Motivated You To Take A Chance On Auditioning An Actor You Don't Know?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    What Made You Take A Chance On An Actor You Don't Know?
    When do you take a chance on new actors?
    Why would you take a chance on a new actor?
    Would you ever take a chance on a new actor?
    What would a new act...

  • Where Do You Post Breakdowns?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    Where can I find auditions for Ronnie Yeskel?
    How does my agent see auditions from Ronnie Yeskel?
    Where can I find auditions notices from Ronnie Yeskel Casting?
    Does Ronnie Yeskel post publicly when looking...

  • What Are Some Do-s & Don't-s For Actor’s Headshots?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    How do I shoot a winning headshot?
    What do you look for in a great headshot?
    What is the recipe for success of an effective actor headshot?
    How do I make my face stand out in my headshot?
    Any tips on how to...

  • What Are Some Tips For Actors When They Are On A Film Or TV Set?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    Do you have tips for actors when they are working on set?
    What can I do to be a better actor when I'm on set?
    Do the casting directors have some tips on what I can do to be rebooked after working on set?
    Ho...

  • How Do You Feel About Actors Sending A Thank You Present?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    Does Ronnie Yeskel 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 expec...

  • Does SAG-AFTRA Vs SAG-AFTRA Eligible Make A Difference?

    Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
    Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your Enthusiasm

    Does 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 eligibilit...