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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!
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Casting Actors CastSpecial Announcement Show!
Unlock Your Path to Acting Success On today's incredibly special episode of Casting Actors Cast, I am going to share with you the coolest, newest thing that's…
Casting Actors CastCoping With Celebrity
The allure of fame, with its promise of adoration and wealth, often captivates aspiring actors. Yet, the reality of celebrity status is a double-edged sword…
Casting Actors CastMaking A Move
Choosing where to live is a significant decision for any actor. The right location can greatly impact an actor’s career opportunities, lifestyle, and overall…
Casting Actors CastLifting A Script
Interpreting a script is at the heart of an actor’s craft. It is through this process that words on a page are transformed into compelling performances that…
Casting Actors CastWhat's in a Name
The glitz and glamour of Hollywood often come with the pressure of maintaining a persona that resonates with audiences worldwide. For many actors, their name…
Casting Actors CastWriting Your Bio
There may be times when you are asked to provide a bio or a biography of your accomplishments. It might be for a Playbill for a show you are in or it could be…
Casting Actors CastSurvival Gigs for Actors
Part-time jobs for actors need to be flexible enough to accommodate their irregular schedules and offer opportunities for skill development or networking…
Casting Actors CastFear Knot
Episode # 311 Air Date: 4/25/24 FEAR KNOT Actors, like any artists or professionals, often grapple with various fears as they pursue their craft. Let’s reveal…
Casting Actors CastTake Stock of Summer
Welcome back to Casting Actors Cast your go-to destination for all things theatre and acting. I'm your host, casting Partner with McCorkle Casting, Jeffrey…
Casting Actors CastActing with Authenticity
Staying authentic in performances is a constant pursuit for actors. Here are several ways they work to maintain authenticity! Learn more about your ad choices…
Casting Actors CastSecrets to Acting Success
Episode # 305 Secrets to Acting Success Air Date: April 5, 2024 Let's chat about the secret sauce that successful actors sprinkle on their careers Learn more…
Casting Actors CastMission Impossible-Finding an Agent
Let's chat like we're grabbing coffee and talking about breaking into the acting scene. So, you're all pumped to get representation, right? Awesome. Here's the…
Casting Actors CastTurn Setbacks into Comebacks
Turning setbacks into comebacks is practically an art form in the acting world. Here are some savvy moves that actors often pull to rise from the ashes of…
Casting Actors CastThe Choice is Yours
I am often asked the following question. “How do I know if I'm making the right choice?” Actors would like to know how to play the character so that when they…
Casting Actors CastThe Truth About EPA's
Equity Principal Auditions (EPAs) are auditions organized by the Actors' Equity Association (AEA), the labor union representing actors and stage managers in…
Casting Actors CastWhat, Me Worry?
New actors often have several concerns as they enter the world of acting. It can seem quite daunting and stressful. Many of these concerns can be solved…
Casting Actors CastStrike Back!
How to get back to work after the strike STRIKE BACK! Air Date: February 22, 2024 So, every task we take on has its own set of challenges. We know this…
Casting Actors CastBecoming an Actor in NYC
Becoming an actor in NYC Air Date: February 15, 2024 Becoming an actor in New York City involves a combination of education, training, networking, and…
Casting Actors CastThe Callback
Air Date 2/8/2024 You got a call back? Now What! I find it quite humorous when I call an actor to offer a callback after their audition. Sometimes the actor…
Casting Actors CastWhich Acting Method?
Air Date: February 2, 2024 Episode #296 Which Acting Method? There are various acting techniques that actors use to approach their craft. Different techniques…
Casting Actors CastRejection Direction
Air Date: January 25, 2024 #295 Rejection Direction Handling rejection is an essential aspect of an actor's journey, and it's something that every actor faces…
Casting Actors CastCollege Showcase Breakdown
Air Date: 1/18/2024 #294 College Showcase Breakdown I’ve had a bunch of interactions with many actors in training from colleges, universities and professional…
Casting Actors CastSelf-Tape Tweaks
Air Date: 1/11/2024 #293 Self-Tape Tweaks We’ve seen a ton of self-tapes come in for our film and theatre projects of late. I have to say, the submissions are…
Casting Actors CastOh No! Another New Year?
Air Date: 1/4/2024 #292 Oh No! Another New Year? I think every time we bring in a new year, we have the best of intensions to make the upcoming year even…
Casting Actors CastBeing Punctual
Air Date: 12/28/2023 #291 Being Punctual In case you haven’t noticed, many episodes of this podcast have been about acting choices we can use to create our…
Casting Actors CastPerfect Pitch
Air Date: 12/21/2023 #290 Perfect Pitch Of all the tools actors can draw upon when working on playing a role, the voice is possibly the least thought of yet…
Casting Actors CastChange of Pace
Air Date: 12/14/2023 #289 Change of Pace Here’s a question for you; Have you ever had a director or teacher tell you to slow down? Maybe it’s something like…
Casting Actors CastRight Place-Right Time
Air Date: 12/7/2023 #288 Right Place, Right Time “Some people have all the luck”. Is that something you’ve said? I know I have. Even in my young acting career…
Casting Actors CastGet More Auditions
Air Date: 11/30/2023 #287 Get More Auditions We’ve talked a ton on this podcast about the many layers of being a successful actor. Sometimes it’s tips about…
Casting Actors CastTurkey Day!
Air Date: 11/23/2023 #286 Turkey Day I am not a huge fan of turkey-the bird I mean. I have it at Thanksgiving because it is there. But usually, the rest of the…
Casting Actors CastThe Agent Interview
Air Date: 11/16/2023 #285 The Agent Interview You’ve done it. After months of emails, invitations, and research, you’ve just received a call that the agent…
Casting Actors CastFinding Flaws
Air Date: 11/9/2023 #284 Finding the Flaws I think we can all agree with the following statement, “nobody’s perfect”. As much as we like to think of ourselves…
Casting Actors CastActors Survival Gear
Air Date: 11/2/2023 #283 Actor’s Survival Gear There’s a lot of stress going on right now. It feels like more than the usual, “Day to Day” issues we are…
Casting Actors Cast#282 Improvise and Realize
Air Date: 10/26/2023 #282 Improvise and Realize I was asked to workshop a scripted reality show pilot last week. A sort of send-up on actors in an acting…
Casting Actors Cast#281-Scents of Humor
Air Date: 10/21/2023 #281 Scents of Humor How much importance do we really place on using our five senses? Most of us know the value of smell, taste, sight…
Casting Actors Cast#280 Acting on Purpose
Air Date: 10/12/2023 #280 Acting on Purpose For some reason, I happen to like double meanings for the same phrase. It can be in the form of a pun or a double…
Casting Actors CastDefining Your Character Part 2
Air Date: 10/5/2023 #279 Defining your character Part 2 of 2 On our last episode, we talked about the external choices you can make when defining a character…
Casting Actors CastDefining Your Character
Air Date: 9/18/2023 Defining your character Part 1 of 2 When we are blessed with playing a part in a film, tv, or stage production, you have probably done most…
Casting Actors CastMemo for Demos
When putting a demo of your acting together, do you know how to decide what should be on it? Demo reels are often asked for by talent reps and casting…
Casting Actors CastComing to Terms
Television and Film credit rolls at the end of a project can sometimes lack real understanding of the actual job. Here are the most important "players" on the…
Casting Actors Cast#275 Beats Me
#275 Air Date: 9/7/2023 “Beats Me” It’s kind of a slang phrase that I don’t really hear anymore. “It beats me” is usually a response to a question when you…
Casting Actors Cast#274 How to Remain Teachable
#274 How to Remain Teachable Air Date: 8/31/2023 I can't believe I'm saying this, but. Here it goes. It's that time of year again. It's almost Fall. And that…
Casting Actors CastWorking With a Partner
#273 Working With a Partner Air Date: 8/24/2023 Whether it’s a class, a chemistry read or on the set, working with a partner can sometimes be fraught with…
Casting Actors Cast#272-Making the Best Choice
#272 Making the Best Choice Air Date: 8/17/2023 In a recent class I was teaching, an actor timidly raised their hand and asked, “How do I now if I am making…
Casting Actors Cast#271 You Need New Pictures!
#271 You Need New Pictures! Air Date: 8/10/2023 I really love working with actors. It is a rare opportunity for me to share my professional feedback and advice…
Casting Actors Cast#270-Back Into It!
#270 Back Into It Air Date: 8/3/2023 So, everything we undertake has its own set of challenges. We know this. Everything worth doing contains the “what if’s”…
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Encore-Back To Business
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Encore- Lighten Up!
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Encore_ Your Top 5 Questions Answered
Jeffrey Answers your top 5 questions about being an actor! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Encore: Get Curious With PAW
The secret to a successful acting career is...wait for it...being curious! Not just your everyday curiosity but a deep dive into three facets of professional…
Casting Actors Cast#269 Representation Regrets
#269-Representation regrets Air Date: 6/29/2023 I hear this quite frequently, “I like my agent, but they are not sending me out much” or “My agent doesn’t see…
Casting Actors Cast#268 Act As If
#268-Act As If Air Date: 6/22/2023 Repeat after me, “I have NO Problems…I have situations”. When we can reframe any issue that we face, we are shifting our…
Casting Actors CastSelf-Tape Power Tips
#267 Self-Tape Power Tips Air Date: 6/15/2023 Are you sick of doing self-tape auditions with nothing or little to show for it? Do you stress over how your…
Casting Actors CastGive Time, Time
Give Time, Time Air Date: 6/8/2023 Have you ever noticed how fast the time goes when you are focused on something important? Or how slow it feels when you are…
Casting Actors CastCasting Actors Cast LIVE!
Recorded May 25 2023 with a first ever LIVE studio audience at Pearl Studios in New York City, Jeffrey Dreisbach shares some insider information and tips for…
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Live promotion EventAnnouncement
This week we take a 1 episode break so we can prepare for the live recording of the podcast! Today you can check out a past episode or tune-in next week for…
Casting Actors CastThe Actor ”On-Hold” #263
The Actor “On Hold” Air Date: 5/18/2023 Do you know what “on Hold” means? Well, it can mean many things for actors. It can mean you are being requested and…
Casting Actors CastThe Organized Actor #262
The Organized Actor Air Date: 5/11/2023 Creating an organized workflow is often difficult for actors, I think. The reason has something to do with being an…
Casting Actors CastCreate Your Content
Create Your Content Air Date: 5/3/2023 A growing number of actors are finding that creating their own content is a front footed approach to advancing their…
Casting Actors CastKeep It Conversational
Keep it Conversational! Air Date: 4/27/2023 Can I tell you something? It may be difficult to hear but when I watch a Zoom audition or Self -tape submission or…