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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 CastResume Revamp
Resume Revamp Air Date: 4/20/2023 Your acting resume is like your business card. It serves to make a first-Impression tell people the type of work you do and…
Casting Actors CastZoom Auditions; Here to Stay?
ZOOM Auditions; Here to Stay? Air Date: 4/13/2023 OK, so just because I thought Zoom was a designer drug from France three years ago doesn’t make me naïve. I…
Casting Actors CastAudition Mistakes and How to Correct Them
Audition mistakes and how to correct them! Air Date 4/6/2023 You get nervous before your audition. There is a “fight or flight” response that makes you want to…
Casting Actors CastInvestment Strategy...Classes!
The importance of classes as an investment strategy Air Date: 3/30/2023 As the “CEO” of your own company, making the right investments is a good business…
Casting Actors CastBusiness or Pleasure?
Business or Pleasure? Air Date: March 23, 2023 Whenever you cross the border, a security person behind the counter often asks, “Business or pleasure?”. Isn’t…
Casting Actors CastMarketing Mistakes Actors Make
Marketing Mistakes Actors Make Air Date: March 16, 2023 I’ve heard this statement from actors many times; “I have tried doing (whatever) and it doesn’t seem to…
Casting Actors CastSpring in Your Step!
Air Date: March 9, 2023 Spring In Your Step I love the following catch phrases, “Make your mark, Jump at the chance, you do you, It’s aint over till it’s over…
Casting Actors CastStage or Screen-What’s the Difference?
Stage or Screen, What’s the Difference? Air Date: March 2, 2023 Here’s the thing. Actors are often told that there is no real difference between acting on…
Casting Actors CastLegal Matters
Legal Matters Air Date: February 23, 2023 I’ve received many requests from you about legal matters that actors are confronted with during their careers. Being…
Casting Actors CastThe Importance of Being Ernest
The Importance of Being Ernest Air Date: February 16, 2023 With apologies to Oscar Wilde, I like to think that being earnest means having sincere intensions…
Casting Actors CastMaterial That Fits!
Material That Fits Air Date: February 9, 2023 So, how do you look in Spandex? You know, that tight fitting stretchy stuff usually worn in the gym or dance…
Casting Actors CastIt’s All Greek to Me
It’s All Greek to Me Air Date: February 2, 2023 An ancient Greek proverb states that, “Fortune favors the young”. Although this may seem harsh to those of us…
Casting Actors CastRandom Thoughts on an Acting Career
Random Thoughts on an Acting Career Air Date: January 26,2023 Every once in a while, I decide to not have a central theme for this podcast. Sometimes it is…
Casting Actors CastUncomplicate Your Acting
Uncomplicate Your Acting Air Date: January 19,2023 Having had a very successful year with the multiple projects we’ve cast at McCorkle Casting, I have come to…
Casting Actors CastEncore Presentation-The Callback
Encore Presentation-We take a "second look" in the form of a comment from a viewer/listener about last week's podcast on Resilience. Next a second look refers…
Casting Actors CastBest of ”What to Say at an Agent Meeting
Congratulations! Your hard work has paid off. You just got a call or email from the agent you’ve been wanting to meet. This could be a crazy great turning…
Casting Actors CastAudition Checkup
Audition Check-up Air Date: December 29, 2022 The New Year can mean a new you! I know, maybe you don’t need a makeover. The new you I am speaking of is a…
Casting Actors CastYour Holiday Acting
Your Holiday Acting Air Date: December 22, 2022 If you are fortunate to be working over the holidays, then you have been given a gift. Your talent is you…
Casting Actors CastThe Significance of #243
The Significance of 243 Air Date: December 15, 2022 So, when I say the number 243, does that have any relevance to you? Maybe it was an address you remember or…
Casting Actors CastThe Actor Factor
The Actor Factor Air Date: December 8, 2022 I don’t think we understand what is involved when we decide to become an actor. Driven by our rich, creative…
Casting Actors CastBrake for Scripts
Brake for Scripts Air Date: December 1, 2022 I had a hard time coming up with a juicy title for what might be perceived as a boring subject for today’s show…
Casting Actors CastGiving Thanks for Your Questions
Giving Thanks for Your Questions Air Date: November 24, 2022 If you are a regular listener to Casting Actors Cast, you know that occasionally, I answer your…
Casting Actors CastOrganizations Worth Knowing
Organizations Worth Knowing Air Date: November 17, 2022 In this episode of Casting Actors Cast, we’ll talk about some very cool resources that you should be…
Casting Actors CastJust Show Up!
Just Show Up Air Date: November 10, 2022 Why do we do it? Really? Why do we subject ourselves to the loud debate going on in our heads over every decision when…
Casting Actors CastYour Superpower
Your Superpower Air Date: November 3, 2022 Lately, I’ve been thinking that there is very little to celebrate. I’m not sure if it’s the post Covid world…
Casting Actors CastWhere Are The Acting Jobs?
Where are the Acting Jobs? Air Date: October 27, 2022 I am sure you’ve askes this question at some point. You’ve looked at Backstage, Actors Access and other…
Casting Actors CastActing Beats
Acting Beats Air Date: October 20, 2022 Many actors like to use beats in their work. Beats are the mini pauses, breaths, or silent holds which are used for a…
Casting Actors CastActing in the Mood
After thousands of auditions, I can say, with confidence, that there are thousands of talented actors. Each one brings their own brand of technique…
Casting Actors CastYour Acting Comeback
Are you an actor who has been away for a while? Are you thinking of jumping back in? Are you fearful that the profession has changed. Perhaps changed too much…
Casting Actors CastFall Back
Do you remember this classic acting alas exercise? You are partnered up with another actor and they stand in front of you. Then, without warning they fall back…
Casting Actors CastWhat Does Having Potential Mean?
Air Date: September 22, 2022 Have you ever heard someone say, “they have potential”? I remember a particular teacher say that to me in high school. At first, I…
Casting Actors CastNew Questions Answered
Air Date: September 15, 2022 Jeffrey responds to questions and comments from the audience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Casting Actors CastNew! Self-tape Evaluation
Mark from San Antonio writes: "...I had the help of my acting coach to tape this, but I’d really love to get your critique of this. In my opinion I think it…
Casting Actors CastHey, Hey, Hey, How’s Your Resume?
Hey, Hey, Hey, How’s Your Resume? Air Date: September 1, 2022 I know, I know. I can’t’ help a corny rhyme or alliteration opportunity! The resumes I’ve seen…
Casting Actors CastSo You Want To Be An Actor?
So, You want to be an Actor? Air Date: August 25, 2022 Occasionally, I receive an email or reply from the website form saying something like the following. “I…
Casting Actors CastHow Casting Watches Your Audition
How Casting Watches Your Audition Air Date: August 18, 2022 It happens all the time. An actor auditioning for a role (Zoom or in person) finished the scene and…
Casting Actors CastPlan, Prepare, Perform
Plan, prepare, perform Air Date: August 11, 2022 So, the dog days of summer are upon us. It’s had to get motivated much less excited about your acting career…
Casting Actors CastEncore presentation: Resilience
Special Encore presentation of Resilience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Casting Actors CastYour Top 5 Questions Answered
Jeffrey answers your top 5 questions about being an actor in the special Encore presentation! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Casting Actors CastStage A Comeback
Stage a Comeback Air Date: July 21, 2022 So, here’s a quote I heard from comedienne, Issa Rae: “Stop making excuses, you are the only one stopping you” I love…
Casting Actors CastOn Set Etiquette
On Set Etiquette Air Date: July 14, 2022 So, I just got back from 2 days on a film set. It was on location at a county fairground in South Jersey and was it…
Casting Actors CastHam on a Role
Ham on a Role Air Date: July 7, 2022 C’mon. Who doesn’t like a good pun? Ham on a R-O-L-E is the only way to talk about those times when you’ve been asked to…
Casting Actors Cast75K Downloads Celebration
75K Downloads Celebration Air Date: June 30, 2022 On today's episode of Casting Actors Cast, we're going to look back and find out the reasons why we now have…
Casting Actors CastBreathing Matters
Breathing Matters Air Date: June 23, 2022 One of the easiest ways actors can feel in control is to concentrate on breathing. When was the last time you thought…
Casting Actors CastCatch A Catchphrase
I don't know about you, but I love when I hear myself saying catch phrases. You know, those little statements or sayings that can get you through the day. For…
Casting Actors CastDoes Your Headshot Still Matter?
Given the current environment and the new technology actors are required to know like Zoom and self-tape, you might be wondering if the need for a headshot…