Sunny Boling (Interview)
Sunny Boling cut her teeth as casting assistant for Christian Kaplan in the feature casting office of Twentieth Century Fox, followed by assisting Shelia Jaffe on Just Married and Francine Maisler on The New World.
Then in late 2004 she ventured into the independent world joining forces with Meg Morman to start Morman/Boling Casting.
As a casting director she quickly put herself on the map casting the Sundance Film Festival darling Waitress. Ten years later it was a hit Broadway Musical. She’s also known for Hello, My Name is Doris, Cardboard Boxer and The Ballad of Lefty Brown.
Sunny is a 9 time CSA Artios Award Nominee and a two time winner
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A Conversation With Casting Director Sunny Boling
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CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is Doris, The BaxtersSunny Boling is a leading casting director with 20 years experience casting over 300 episodes of television, and 111 films.
Sunny has received two Artios awards.
She cut her te...
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Sunny Boling: Rapidfire
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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 headsh... -
Storytime: The One About The LAPD
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What Are Some Do-s & Don't-s For Actor’s Headshots?
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CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is Doris, The BaxtersHow 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 hea... -
Do You Like Actors To Wear Costumes Or Dress The Part?
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CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisShould 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 ... -
Do You Ever Watch Unsolicited Self Tapes Sent By Actors Or Representation?
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CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is Doris, The BaxtersWould 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 ... -
What Has Motivated You To Take A Chance On Auditioning An Actor You Don't Know?
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CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisWhat 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 wou... -
What Is Your Preferred Delivery Method For Self Tapes?
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CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisWhat 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?
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What Backdrop Colors Do You Prefer In A Self Tape?
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CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisWhat 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 ... -
Do You Like When Actors Send Thank You Notes After An Audition?
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CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisDo 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 wi... -
If I Can't Find A Reader, Can I Pre-Record The Other Characters Lines Myself?
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CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisCan 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 t... -
How Important Is It To Be Off Book In An Audition?
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CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisDo 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 m... -
What Do You See Seasoned Actors Do Differently To New Actors In An Audition?
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CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisWhat 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 n... -
How Do You Feel About Actors Sending A Thank You Present When You Hire Them?
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CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisDoes Sunny Boling 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 dire... -
Do You Like A Second Option For Each Scene When Actors Send Self Tapes?
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CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisShould 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 Would You Say To A Petrified Actor Auditioning For You For The First Time?
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CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisWhy 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?
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When, If Ever, Can Actors Improvise Or Paraphrase In Auditions?
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CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisCan 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 f... -
Where Do You Post Breakdowns For Roles You Are Casting?
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CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisWhat site do you use to post breakdowns?
Where do CDS post breakdowns?
Where are breakdowns viewed?
What site is used for breakdowns?
Where do you advertise auditions?
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What Are Some Do(s) & Don't(s) For Actor Demo Reels?
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CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisWhat 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?
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What Gifts Do You Love & Not Love?
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CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisIf you accepted gifts, what gifts would you like to receive?
What gifts do you like actors to give you after a booking?
What gifts should I buy casting directors?
What kind of presents should I ... -
Has A Bad Self-Tape Reader Ever Cost An Actor A Job?
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CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director | Waitress & Hello, My Name Is DorisDo 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?
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Do You Audition Non-Union Actors?
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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 Sunny Boling see non-union actors?
If I am non-union, can... -
Where Do You Find Readers For Your Audition Sessions?
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CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisWhere 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... -
Do You Ask For Headshots & Resumes In Hardcopy?
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CSA Artios Award Winning Casting Director
Waitress | Hello, My Name Is DavisDo I need a hard copy of a headshot at Sunny Boling‘s office?
Do I need hard copy of a resume when I go to Sunny Boling‘s office?
Does Sunny Boling require hard copies of photo and resume?
Does Su...
