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It's Just Tuesday
Episode 433
Why do actors often give their weakest performances in the auditions they want the most?
In this episode, veteran casting director Jeffrey Dreisbach …
10 hours ago
Why Great Actors Never "Try" to Concentrate
Episode 432
Why do some actors command attention even when they're barely speaking?
In this episode, casting director Jeffrey Dreisbach explores one of the most …
1 week ago
Stop Networking Like You Need Something
Episode 431
Networking shouldn't feel awkward or transactional. In this episode of Casting Actors Cast, veteran casting
director Jeffrey Dreisbach shares a heal…
2 weeks ago
Memorization Isn't the Job Ubtil it is
Episode 428
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 t…
3 weeks ago
Stop Making Acting Your Entire Identity
Episode 427
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 roa…
4 weeks ago
You're Not Being Graded Anymore
Episode 426
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 …
1 month ago
You're Not Playing Emotion-You're Trying to Get Something
Episode 424
Every scene is basically: “Please love me… forgive me… hire me… believe me… or text me back.”
Congratulations. You now understand human civilization.…
1 month, 1 week ago
THE Audition Killer Actors Don't Realize They're Doing
Episode 424
Why do talented actors sometimes walk into auditions and completely disconnect from themselves?
In this episode, casting director and acting teacher …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
The Secret Rhythm of Great Acting
Episode 423
Some actors perform every script exactly the same way.
Which is fascinating… because sitcoms and crime dramas are not emotionally identical species.
…1 month, 3 weeks ago
Stop Trying to Feel Something
Episode 422
What if your obsession with “feeling the emotion”… is actually hurting your acting?
Today we’re talking about the difference between feeling somethi…
2 months ago