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The Self-tape Trap-Are Your Choices Helping or Hurting You
Episode 400
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 als…
2 months, 1 week ago
Stop Overthinking the Moment-Start Owning it
Episode 399
We’re talking about overthinking.
That mental spiral where suddenly your brain is narrating your audition like it’s doing play-by-play commentary dur…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
How to be the Actor Everyone Wants to Work With
Episode 398
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 u…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
The Confidence Gap: What Casting Directors Wish You Knew
Episode 396
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 absolute…
3 months ago
Your Acting Career Called...It Wants You to Relax
Episode 396
You ever notice that actors can make anything stressful? Audition? Stressful. Callback? Stressful. Self-tape? Stressful. Meeting someone who might kn…
3 months, 1 week ago
The Myth of the Perfect Take-(and Other Fairy Tales)
Episode 394
Today’s episode
is part pep-talk, part reality check, and part comedic intervention.
Actors obsess over getting it right — especially on self-tapes. …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
What Your Self-Tape Says About You
Episode 394
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…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Stop Trying to be Good- Be Specific
Episode 393
Welcome to Casting Actors Cast, where we turn good intentions into great auditions. I’m Jeffrey Dreisbach — casting director, teacher, and today, you…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
What Do Casting Directors Really Remember About You?
Episode 392
What Do Casting Directors REALLY Remember about You
“Hey there, actor friends! Welcome back to Casting Actors Cast, the podcast that helps you prepa…
4 months ago
Acting Goals That Aren't Cringe
Episode 391
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…
4 months, 1 week ago