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Casting Actors Cast
Welcome to ”CASTING ACTORS CAST ” the podcast with an inside look at acting as a profession from master teacher and casting director, Jeffrey Dreisbach, a casting partner for McCorkle Casting Ltd in New York City. This podcast is for talent wanting to know more about casting, acting and the business of show!
Episodes
Casting Actors CastWhat If: The secret to Making Memorable Choices
What If? The Secret to Memorable Acting Choices | Casting Actors Cast #445 Why do some actors deliver technically excellent auditions that are quickly…
Casting Actors CastStop Judging Yourself on Camera
Do you hate watching yourself on camera? You're not alone—but for today's actor, learning how to review your own work is an essential professional skill. In…
Casting Actors CastAre You Getting the Training You Actually Need?
How do you know whether an acting class, workshop or teacher is actually right for you? In Episode #443 of Casting Actors Cast, casting director, teacher…
Casting Actors CastAgent Matters
Getting an agent can feel like one of the biggest milestones in an actor's career—but what happens after you get representation? In Episode #442 of Casting…
Casting Actors CastEmotion Comes Last
Actors are often taught to explore emotion—but what if emotion is actually the last part of scene preparation? In Episode #441 of Casting Actors Cast, casting…
Casting Actors CastEmpathy Casting
What do casting directors actually think when you're auditioning? Are they judging you? Do they already know who they want? Do they only call in actors they…
Casting Actors CastWho Are You When Nobody Is Asking You to Act?
What happens to an actor when nobody is asking them to act? When the auditions slow down, the callbacks disappear, or the next job simply isn’t happening…
Casting Actors CastThe Eyes Have it...Or Do They
Actors are constantly told that film acting is "all about the eyes." But what does that really mean? In this episode of Casting Actors Cast, veteran casting…
Casting Actors CastThe Confidence Myth
Actors hear it all the time: "Just be confident." But what does confidence actually look like—and can it really be created on demand? In this episode of…
Casting Actors CastWhy Networking Feels so Awkward
Networking is one of the most misunderstood—and uncomfortable—parts of an acting career. Why do so many actors feel awkward introducing themselves to casting…
Casting Actors CastSuccess Isn't What You Think it Is
What if your definition of success has been making your acting career harder than it needs to be? In this episode, casting director Jeffrey Dreisbach explores…
Casting Actors CastYou Already Have Everything You Need
Every actor has wondered, "How do I become this character?" In this episode, casting director Jeffrey Dreisbach reveals why the answer may already be inside…
Casting Actors CastIt's Just Tuesday
Why do actors often give their weakest performances in the auditions they want the most? In this episode, veteran casting director Jeffrey Dreisbach shares a…
Casting Actors CastWhy Great Actors Never "Try" to Concentrate
Why do some actors command attention even when they're barely speaking? In this episode, casting director Jeffrey Dreisbach explores one of the most…
Casting Actors CastStop Networking Like You Need Something
Networking shouldn't feel awkward or transactional. In this episode of Casting Actors Cast, veteran casting director Jeffrey Dreisbach shares a healthier, more…
Casting Actors CastMemorization Isn't the Job Ubtil it is
For years I told actors something that may surprise you. I used to say: "Being completely memorized isn't the most important thing." And for a long time I…
Casting Actors CastStop Making Acting Your Entire Identity
What if one of the best things you could do for your acting career... was spend less time thinking about acting? Now before anyone drives off the road... hear…
Casting Actors CastYou're Not Being Graded Anymore
What if I told you one of the biggest obstacles in your acting career isn't your talent... isn't your training... isn't your agent... and isn't even your…
Casting Actors CastYou're Not Playing Emotion-You're Trying to Get Something
Every scene is basically: “Please love me… forgive me… hire me… believe me… or text me back.” Congratulations. You now understand human civilization. Today…
Casting Actors CastTHE Audition Killer Actors Don't Realize They're Doing
Why do talented actors sometimes walk into auditions and completely disconnect from themselves? In this episode, casting director and acting teacher Jeffrey…
Casting Actors CastThe Secret Rhythm of Great Acting
Some actors perform every script exactly the same way. Which is fascinating… because sitcoms and crime dramas are not emotionally identical species. In this…
Casting Actors CastStop Trying to Feel Something
What if your obsession with “feeling the emotion”… is actually hurting your acting? Today we’re talking about the difference between feeling something… and…
Casting Actors CastWhy Actor Training Doesn't Always Get You Cast
What if the very thing your acting class praised… is the exact thing hurting your auditions? Today we’re talking about the disconnect between acting training……
Casting Actors CastAudition Sides are not the Script
If you’ve ever created a 10-page backstory for a 2-page audition… If you’ve ever decided your character had a childhood trauma… that no one asked for… Or if…
Casting Actors CastYour Brand Without Buzz Words
What if I told you that most actors don’t lose jobs because they’re not talented… They lose jobs because no one knows where to put them. Today, we fix…
Casting Actors CastYour Demo is Costing You Work!
Today we are talking about something that every actor has… every actor worries about… and almost every actor gets wrong. Your demos. Your video reel. Your…
Casting Actors CastWhy You Didn't Book
Did you ever walk out of an audition thinking: “I nailed that.” You felt connected. Prepared. Alive in the scene. And then… You didn’t book it. So the actor…
Casting Actors CastAdjustments are Not Criticisms
We’re breaking down why redirects exist, what casting is actually testing, and how learning to adjust with ease can make you unforgettable in the room. Because…
Casting Actors CastStop Apologizing
Let me tell you something that might sound unfair—but it’s true. Casting starts forming impressions within the first 15 seconds of watching you. And no, it’s…
Casting Actors CastThe First 15 Seconds Decide Everything
Actors: here’s casting insights from Casting Actors Cast with casting director Jeff Dreisbach: "Let me tell you something that might sound unfair—but it’s…
Casting Actors CastWhen Nothing's Happening
Today we’re talking about something every actor experiences but almost no one talks about honestly enough. The slow period. The quiet stretch. The stretch…
Casting Actors CastReal Beats Perfect
Today we’re talking about a subject that sits right at the heart of what makes performances compelling, memorable, and bookable. Today’s episode is called…
Casting Actors CastThe Self-Tape Trap
Today we are diving into one of the most important audition skills in today’s industry. Self-tapes. Specifically, we’re talking about something most actors…
Casting Actors CastThe Overthinking Trap
Today we are talking about something that quietly sabotages more auditions than lack of talent, lack of training, or lack of experience combined. Overthinking…
Casting Actors CastThe Actor Everyone Hires
Today’s episode is called: How to Be the Actor Everyone Wants to Work With. Notice I didn’t say “best actor.” I didn’t say “most talented actor.” I didn’t say…
Casting Actors CastThe Best Secrets of very Successful Actor
Today’s episode is called: “The Best Secrets of Every Successful Actor.” And I want to start by disappointing you — just a little. There is no secret…
Casting Actors CastBest Methods to Uncover Your Brand
Welcome back to Casting Actors Cast — the podcast for actors, from a casting director, who wants to help you stop fighting the word brand and start using it…
Casting Actors CastHow to Act With Irony
Today’s episode is called: “How to Act with Irony.” And I want to start with a warning: Irony is one of the fastest ways actors sabotage themselves. Not…
Casting Actors CastFive Ways to Network with Industry Pros
Hello, fellow actors. Welcome back to Casting Actors Cast — the podcast for actors, from a casting director, who wants you to stop doing weird things in the…
Casting Actors CastGetting Fired by Your Agent-What Next?
Today’s episode is called: “Getting Fired by Your Agent… What Next?” And if that title made your stomach drop just a little — congratulations. You’re human…
Casting Actors Cast400 Episodes-A Celebration of you!
Some people can’t even commit to a gym membership for four weeks — and you and I have been meeting here since 2020. Through lockdowns, through self-tape…
Casting Actors CastThe Self-tape Trap-Are Your Choices Helping or Hurting You
Self-tapes are where careers happen today. They’re the front door of the business. And like any front door — there’s a welcome mat… and there are also banana…
Casting Actors CastStop Overthinking the Moment-Start Owning it
We’re talking about overthinking. That mental spiral where suddenly your brain is narrating your audition like it’s doing play-by-play commentary during the…
Casting Actors CastHow to be the Actor Everyone Wants to Work With
Hey my amazing, wonderful actor friends! Welcome back to Casting Actors Cast — where you and I get to hang out, learn a little, laugh a little, and uncover the…
Casting Actors CastThe Confidence Gap: What Casting Directors Wish You Knew
Have you ever walked into an audition and thought, “Okay… I’m confident. I’m confident. I’m confident,” while your body is screaming, “We’re absolutely not…
Casting Actors CastYour Acting Career Called...It Wants You to Relax
You ever notice that actors can make anything stressful? Audition? Stressful. Callback? Stressful. Self-tape? Stressful. Meeting someone who might know someone…
Casting Actors CastThe Myth of the Perfect Take-(and Other Fairy Tales)
Today’s episode is part pep-talk, part reality check, and part comedic intervention. Actors obsess over getting it right — especially on self-tapes. You know…
Casting Actors CastWhat Your Self-Tape Says About You
First Impressions in a Digital World When your self-tape hits my inbox, it’s your first — and sometimes only — chance to make an impression. Before I even hit…
Casting Actors CastStop Trying to be Good-Be Specific
Welcome to Casting Actors Cast, where we turn good intentions into great auditions. I’m Jeffrey Dreisbach — casting director, teacher, and today, your guide…
Casting Actors CastWhat Do Casting Directors Really Remember About You?
What Do Casting Directors REALLY Remember about You “Hey there, actor friends! Welcome back to Casting Actors Cast, the podcast that helps you prepare smarter…
Casting Actors CastActing Goals That Aren't Cringe
Okay, let’s be honest. We’ve all seen those New Year posts from actors that sound something like —“This is my year! Manifesting series regular energy!” Or “Big…
Casting Actors CastSecret Audition Skill- Listening Without Reacting
You know that moment in an audition when your scene partner says their line… and you feel pressure to do something? You nod. You blink. You shift your face…
Casting Actors CastShould You Take That Role?
You finally get the message: “We’d love to offer you the part. Congratulations!” And you freeze. Do you take it? Do you need to ask your agent? Do you even…
Casting Actors CastThe Actors Almost-Getting Close but Not Cast
Every actor knows the sting of being “so close” to booking a role. You nailed the audition, maybe even got a callback, but in the end, the role went to someone…
Casting Actors CastWhat Famous Actors Aren't Telling You
Ever wonder what it’s really like when your acting career starts to take off? We tend to imagine red carpets, magazine covers, and endless applause—but there’s…
Casting Actors CastThe Art of Listening
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Casting Actors CastWhen The Script is Bad
“Not every audition comes with sparkling dialogue. But casting isn’t just about the script—it’s about you. So how do you shine, even when the writing is…
Casting Actors CastEmotional Access on Demand
“Directors want it, casting directors expect it—you need to access emotion instantly. But how do you do it without faking, forcing, or frying yourself…
Casting Actors CastThe Silent Scene-Acting Without Words
“Sometimes the most powerful acting happens when you’re not speaking at all. Silent moments can make or break your performance, and today we’re going to…
Casting Actors CastThe Hallmarks of Rom-Com Acting
Welcome back to Casting Actors Cast, the podcast for actors who want to sharpen their audition skills, book more roles, and understand the industry from the…