Casting Actors Cast

Are 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, author and for

Agent 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 Actors Cast,

Emotion 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 director,

Empathy 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 know? In thi

Who 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, actors often

The 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 director, act

Why 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 directors, a

The 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

Success 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 how actors

You 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 you. Learn

It'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 healthier,

Why 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 misunderstood aspect

Stop 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 effectiv

Memorization 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 believed tha

Stop 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 me out.

You'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 auditions? W

You'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 we’re talkin

THE 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 Dreisbach ex

The 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 Episode, we

Stop 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 doing somethi