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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A Conversation with Casting Director Ronnie Yeskel
Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your EnthusiasmRonnie 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...
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Ronnie Yeskel: Rapidfire
Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your EnthusiasmWhere 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?
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Where Do You Post Breakdowns?
Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your EnthusiasmWhere 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 EnthusiasmHow 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?
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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 EnthusiasmDo 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?
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How Do You Feel About Actors Sending A Thank You Present?
Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your EnthusiasmDoes 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?
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Has A Bad Self-Tape Reader Ever Cost An Actor A Job?
Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your EnthusiasmDo 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 Like When Actors Send Thank You Notes After An Audition?
Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your EnthusiasmDo 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... -
Do You Ever Watch Unsolicited Self Tapes Sent By Representation?
Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your EnthusiasmWould 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?
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Which Props (If Any) Are Appropriate In Auditions?
Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your EnthusiasmCan 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 EnthusiasmI 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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Where Do you Post Auditions?
Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your EnthusiasmWhere does Ronnie Yeskel post auditions?
Where can I find auditions for Ronnie Yeskel?
What website can I find Ronnie Yeskel auditions?
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When, If Ever, Can Actors Improvise Or Paraphrase In Auditions?
Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your EnthusiasmCan 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 EnthusiasmIs 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... -
Have You Ever Hired Someone From An Unsolicited Self Tape?
Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your EnthusiasmDo 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... -
Where Do You Find Readers For Your Audition Sessions?
Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your EnthusiasmWhere 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?
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What Backdrop Colors Do You Prefer In A Self Tape?
Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Pulp Fiction, The Sessions, Curb your EnthusiasmWhat 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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Does SAG-AFTRA Vs SAG-AFTRA Eligible Make A Difference?
Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your EnthusiasmDoes 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... -
Do You Ask For Headshots & Resumes In Hardcopy?
Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your EnthusiasmDo I need a hard copy of a headshot at Ronnie Yeskel’s office?
Do I need hard copy of a resume when I go to Ronnie Yeskel’s office?
Does Ronnie Yeskel require hard copies of photo and resume?
Does Ronnie Ye... -
Do You Audition Non-Union Actors?
Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your EnthusiasmDo 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... -
Do You Like Actors To Wear Costumes Or Dress The Part?
Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your EnthusiasmShould 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 audition?
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What Gifts Do You Love & Not Love?
Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your EnthusiasmWhat 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 POV?
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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 EnthusiasmCan 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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What Are Some Do(s) & Don't(s) For Demoreels?
Ronnie Yeskel, CSA
Artios Award Winner | Pulp Fiction, The Session, Curb Your EnthusiasmWhat makes an effective demo reel?
What should I not do in my demo reel?
What should I avoid in my demo reel?
What makes a great demo reel?
Is my demo reel good enough?
Is my demo reel effective?
How can I ...